Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co (TSE:9978) EV-to-EBITDA: 76.92 (As of Sep. 01, 2026) — 325% Above Median

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TSE:9978 Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co Ltd TSE:9978
50 GF Score
Price 円45.00
GF Value 円47.87
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co EV-to-EBITDA?

Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co TSE:9978 +2.27% 50 EV-to-EBITDA is 76.92 as of Sep. 01, 2026, which is 325% above its 10-year median of 18.12. GuruFocus rates TSE:9978 with a GF Score™ of 50/100 and a GF Value™ of 円47.87 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 952 Retail - Cyclical companies, Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co ranks worse than 95.17% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co's enterprise value is 円4,340 Mil. Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was 円56 Mil. Therefore, Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 76.92.

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

TSE:9978' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -254.89   Med: 18.12   Max: 441.09
Current: 76.93

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co was 441.09. The lowest was -254.89. And the median was 18.12.

TSE:9978's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
95.17% of 952 companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 8.78 vs TSE:9978: 76.93

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 (2026-09-01), Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co's stock price is 円45.00. Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was 円-3.280. Therefore, Bunkyodo Group 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).


Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co  (TSE:9978) 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.

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

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=45.00/-3.280
=At Loss

Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co's share price for today is 円45.00.
Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was 円-3.280.

* 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?


Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Bunkyodo Group 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.

Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co EV-to-EBITDA Chart

Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co Annual Data
Trend Aug16 Aug17 Aug18 Aug19 Aug20 Aug21 Aug22 Aug23 Aug24 Aug25
EV-to-EBITDA
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Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co Quarterly Data
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TSE:9978 vs CASY, WSM, ULTA: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Specialty Retail subindustry, Bunkyodo Group 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.


Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co EV-to-EBITDA vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

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

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


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Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=4340.065/56.421
=76.92

Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co's current Enterprise Value is 円4,340 Mil.
Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was 円56 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 76.92 mean?
Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co (TSE:9978) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 76.92 as of Sep. 01, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co. This is 325% above median its historical median of 18.12. According to the industry distribution chart, Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co ranks #906 out of 952 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 95.2%.
Is Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co's current EV-to-EBITDA of 76.92 is 325% above median its 10-year median of 18.12. The Retail - Cyclical industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.78. Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co's value of 76.92 is 776.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co ranks #906 out of 952 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co has a GF Score™ of 50/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co's EV-to-EBITDA compare to CASY and WSM?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co ranks #906 out of 952 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.78. Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co's value of 76.92 is 776.1% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 18.12 vs. the industry median of 8.78, Bunkyodo Group Holdings 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Retail - Cyclical companies is 8.78, based on 952 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. Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co's current EV-to-EBITDA of 76.92 is 776.1% 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 Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.78 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co's current EV-to-EBITDA is 76.92, which is 325% above median its own 10-year median of 18.12. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co (TSE:9978) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円47.87, compared to a current price of 円45.00 — trading 6% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 76.92, which is 325% above median its 10-year median of 18.12 and 776.1% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 8.78. Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co's overall GF Score™ is 50/100 with 3 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 Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co (TSE:9978), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 76.92 as of Sep. 01, 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 Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co (TSE:9978) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円45.00 is trading 6% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円47.87. GuruFocus considers Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:9978:

  • EV-to-EBITDA: 76.92 (325% above median its 10-year median of 18.12)
  • GF Value™: 円47.87 vs. price of 円45.00 (6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 50/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 776.1% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#906 of 952)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:9978 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co Business Description

Address 3-1-28 Kumoto Bunkyodo Mizonokuchi Main Store 5F, Takatsu-ku, Kanagawa, Kawasaki, JPN
Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co Ltd through its subsidiaries operates a chain of bookstores directly and through franchise stores in Tokyo. It sells books, magazines, CDs and DVDs, stationery, games, and hobby goods, as well as rent video products.
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