Shokubun Co (TSE:9969) EV-to-EBITDA: 38.86 (As of Aug. 25, 2026) — 59% Above Median

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TSE:9969 Shokubun Co Ltd TSE:9969
58 GF Score
Price 円234.00
GF Value 円238.26
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is Shokubun Co EV-to-EBITDA?

Shokubun Co TSE:9969 +0.43% 58 EV-to-EBITDA is 38.86 as of Aug. 25, 2026, which is 59% above its 10-year median of 24.41. GuruFocus rates TSE:9969 with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of 円238.26 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 309 Restaurants companies, Shokubun Co ranks worse than 90.94% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Shokubun Co's enterprise value is 円4,255 Mil. Shokubun Co's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was 円109 Mil. Therefore, Shokubun Co's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 38.86.

The historical rank and industry rank for Shokubun Co's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

TSE:9969' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -641.82   Med: 24.41   Max: 150.43
Current: 38.86

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Shokubun Co was 150.43. The lowest was -641.82. And the median was 24.41.

TSE:9969's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
90.94% of 309 companies
in the Restaurants industry
Industry Median: 10.02 vs TSE:9969: 38.86

EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio to determine the fair market value of a company.

As of today (2026-08-25), Shokubun Co's stock price is 円234.00. Shokubun Co's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was 円-5.570. Therefore, Shokubun Co's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is At Loss.

The "classic" EV-to-EBITDA is much better in capturing debt and net cash than the PE Ratio (TTM).


Shokubun Co  (TSE:9969) EV-to-EBITDA Explanation

EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.

Shokubun Co's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=234.00/-5.570
=At Loss

Shokubun Co's share price for today is 円234.00.
Shokubun Co's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was 円-5.570.

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Study has found that the companies with the lowest EV-to-EBITDA outperforms companies measured as cheap by other ratios such as PE Ratio (TTM).

Please read Which price ratio outperforms the enterprise multiple?


Shokubun Co EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Shokubun Co EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Shokubun Co's EV-to-EBITDA can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Shokubun Co EV-to-EBITDA Chart

Shokubun Co Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
EV-to-EBITDA
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Shokubun Co Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
EV-to-EBITDA Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 62.33 33.91 47.87 27.93 0.00

TSE:9969 vs MCD, SBUX, YUM: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Restaurants subindustry, Shokubun Co's EV-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBITDA data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Shokubun Co EV-to-EBITDA vs Restaurants Industry

For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Shokubun Co's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Shokubun Co's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.


TSE:9969
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Shokubun Co EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

Shokubun Co's EV-to-EBITDA for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=4254.764/109.477
=38.86

Shokubun Co's current Enterprise Value is 円4,255 Mil.
Shokubun Co's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was 円109 Mil.

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about EV-to-EBITDA →
What does a EV-to-EBITDA of 38.86 mean?
Shokubun Co (TSE:9969) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 38.86 as of Aug. 25, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Shokubun Co. This is 59% above median its historical median of 24.41. According to the industry distribution chart, Shokubun Co ranks #281 out of 309 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 90.9%.
Is Shokubun Co's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Shokubun Co's current EV-to-EBITDA of 38.86 is 59% above median its 10-year median of 24.41. The Restaurants industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 10.02. Shokubun Co's value of 38.86 is 287.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Shokubun Co ranks #281 out of 309 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Shokubun Co has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Shokubun Co's EV-to-EBITDA compare to MCD and SBUX?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Shokubun Co ranks #281 out of 309 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Shokubun Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 10.02. Shokubun Co's value of 38.86 is 287.8% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 24.41 vs. the industry median of 10.02, Shokubun Co has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EV-to-EBITDA for a Restaurants company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Restaurants companies is 10.02, based on 309 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Shokubun Co's current EV-to-EBITDA of 38.86 is 287.8% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high EV-to-EBITDA mean?
A high EV-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Shokubun Co. For the Restaurants industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 10.02 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Shokubun Co's current EV-to-EBITDA is 38.86, which is 59% above median its own 10-year median of 24.41. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Shokubun Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shokubun Co (TSE:9969) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円238.26, compared to a current price of 円234.00 — trading 1.8% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 38.86, which is 59% above median its 10-year median of 24.41 and 287.8% above the Restaurants industry median of 10.02. Shokubun Co's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-EBITDA calculated?
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Shokubun Co (TSE:9969), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 38.86 as of Aug. 25, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Shokubun Co (TSE:9969) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shokubun Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円234.00 is trading 1.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円238.26. GuruFocus considers Shokubun Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:9969:

  • EV-to-EBITDA: 38.86 (59% above median its 10-year median of 24.41)
  • GF Value™: 円238.26 vs. price of 円234.00 (1.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 58/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 287.8% above the Restaurants median (#281 of 309)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:9969 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Shokubun Co Business Description

Address 1807 3-chome Takadai 3 Moriyama-ku, Nagoya, JPN, 463-8536
Shokubun Co Ltd is a Japan-based company mainly engaged in the delivery of home-use comprehensive food, commercial grocery sales, and consultation management of business meals. It offers various services including menu planning, product development, purchasing business, quality management, delivery of household foodstuffs, balanced nutrition box lunch delivery, and sale of souvenir dishes, gift planning, and tailored dishes according to the season.
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