Kozo Holdings Co (TSE:9973) EV-to-EBITDA: -11.94 (As of Sep. 15, 2026)

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TSE:9973 Kozo Holdings Co Ltd TSE:9973
66 GF Score
Price 円20.00
GF Value 円20.66
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Kozo Holdings Co EV-to-EBITDA?

Kozo Holdings Co TSE:9973 66 EV-to-EBITDA is -11.94 as of Sep. 15, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:9973 with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of 円20.66 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 312 Restaurants companies, Kozo Holdings Co ranks worse than 320512.5% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Kozo Holdings Co's enterprise value is 円6,121 Mil. Kozo Holdings Co's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was 円-513 Mil. Therefore, Kozo Holdings Co's EV-to-EBITDA for today is -11.94.

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

TSE:9973' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -147.89   Med: -8.26   Max: 252.12
Current: -11.94

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Kozo Holdings Co was 252.12. The lowest was -147.89. And the median was -8.26.

TSE:9973's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
100% of 312 companies
in the Restaurants industry
Industry Median: 9.64 vs TSE:9973: -11.94

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 (2026-09-15), Kozo Holdings Co's stock price is 円20.00. Kozo Holdings Co's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was 円-2.490. Therefore, Kozo Holdings 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).


Kozo Holdings Co  (TSE:9973) 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.

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

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=20.00/-2.490
=At Loss

Kozo Holdings Co's share price for today is 円20.00.
Kozo Holdings Co's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was 円-2.490.

* 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?


Kozo Holdings Co EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Kozo Holdings Co EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Kozo Holdings 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.

Kozo Holdings Co EV-to-EBITDA Chart

Kozo Holdings Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBITDA
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -14.94 -5.09 -25.45 -7.80 -16.34

Kozo Holdings Co Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Dec24 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 -11.76 -15.22 -17.88 -15.06 -12.43

TSE:9973 vs MCD, SBUX, CMG: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Restaurants subindustry, Kozo Holdings 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.


Kozo Holdings Co EV-to-EBITDA vs Restaurants Industry

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

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


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Kozo Holdings Co EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=6120.882/-512.567
=-11.94

Kozo Holdings Co's current Enterprise Value is 円6,121 Mil.
Kozo Holdings Co's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was 円-513 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 -11.94 mean?
Kozo Holdings Co (TSE:9973) has a EV-to-EBITDA of -11.94 as of Sep. 15, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Kozo Holdings Co. According to the industry distribution chart, Kozo Holdings Co ranks #999999 out of 312 companies in the Restaurants industry.
Is Kozo Holdings Co's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Kozo Holdings Co's current EV-to-EBITDA is -11.94. Based on the distribution chart, Kozo Holdings Co ranks #999999 out of 312 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Kozo Holdings Co has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kozo Holdings Co's EV-to-EBITDA compare to MCD and SBUX?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Kozo Holdings Co ranks #999999 out of 312 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Kozo Holdings Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.64. 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 9.64, based on 312 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. 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 Kozo Holdings Co. For the Restaurants industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.64 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kozo Holdings Co's current EV-to-EBITDA is -11.94. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kozo Holdings Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kozo Holdings Co (TSE:9973) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円20.66, compared to a current price of 円20.00 — trading 3.2% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is -11.94. Kozo Holdings Co's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 2 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 Kozo Holdings Co (TSE:9973), the current EV-to-EBITDA is -11.94 as of Sep. 15, 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 Kozo Holdings Co (TSE:9973) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kozo Holdings Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円20.00 is trading 3.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円20.66. GuruFocus considers Kozo Holdings Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:9973:

  • EV-to-EBITDA: -11.94
  • GF Value™: 円20.66 vs. price of 円20.00 (3.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 66/100 with 2 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:9973 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Kozo Holdings Co Business Description

Address 1-5-6 Morita Building 6th Floor, Kakigaracho, Nihonbashi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 103-0014
Kozo Holdings Co Ltd is engaged in manufacture and sale of sushi and bento boxes, as well as supplying raw materials and providing guidance to franchisees as a franchisor of Kozo Sushi.
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