Yamazawa Co (TSE:9993) EV-to-EBITDA: 2.55 (As of Aug. 30, 2026) — 50% Below Median

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TSE:9993 Yamazawa Co Ltd TSE:9993
67 GF Score
Price 円1,167.00
GF Value 円1,316.27
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Yamazawa Co EV-to-EBITDA?

Yamazawa Co TSE:9993 -2.42% 67 EV-to-EBITDA is 2.55 as of Aug. 30, 2026, which is 50% below its 10-year median of 5.09. GuruFocus rates TSE:9993 with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,316.27 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 270 Retail - Defensive companies, Yamazawa Co ranks better than 94.44% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Yamazawa Co's enterprise value is 円13,855 Mil. Yamazawa Co's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was 円5,444 Mil. Therefore, Yamazawa Co's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 2.55.

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

TSE:9993' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.55   Med: 5.09   Max: 11.65
Current: 2.55

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Yamazawa Co was 11.65. The lowest was 2.55. And the median was 5.09.

TSE:9993's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked better than
94.44% of 270 companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 8.635 vs TSE:9993: 2.55

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 (2026-08-30), Yamazawa Co's stock price is 円1167.00. Yamazawa Co's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was 円142.000. Therefore, Yamazawa Co's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 8.22.

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


Yamazawa Co  (TSE:9993) 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.

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

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=1167.00/142.000
=8.22

Yamazawa Co's share price for today is 円1167.00.
Yamazawa 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142.000.

* 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?


Yamazawa Co EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Yamazawa Co EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Yamazawa 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.

Yamazawa Co EV-to-EBITDA Chart

Yamazawa Co Annual Data
Trend Feb17 Feb18 Feb19 Feb20 Feb21 Feb22 Feb23 Feb24 Feb25 Feb26
EV-to-EBITDA
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Yamazawa Co Quarterly Data
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TSE:9993 vs KR: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Grocery Stores subindustry, Yamazawa 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.


Yamazawa Co EV-to-EBITDA vs Retail - Defensive Industry

For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Yamazawa Co's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

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


TSE:9993
67GF Score
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Yamazawa Co EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=13855.413/5444
=2.55

Yamazawa Co's current Enterprise Value is 円13,855 Mil.
Yamazawa 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5,444 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 2.55 mean?
Yamazawa Co (TSE:9993) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 2.55 as of Aug. 30, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Yamazawa Co. This is 50% below median its historical median of 5.09. Over the past decade, Yamazawa Co's EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 2.55 to 11.65. According to the industry distribution chart, Yamazawa Co ranks #15 out of 270 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 5.6%.
Is Yamazawa Co's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Yamazawa Co's current EV-to-EBITDA of 2.55 is 50% below median its 10-year median of 5.09. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.55 to a high of 11.65. The Retail - Defensive industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.64. Yamazawa Co's value of 2.55 is 70.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Yamazawa Co ranks #15 out of 270 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Yamazawa Co has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Yamazawa Co's EV-to-EBITDA compare to KR?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Yamazawa Co ranks #15 out of 270 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Yamazawa Co in the top 6% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.64. Yamazawa Co's value of 2.55 is 70.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Yamazawa Co's own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 2.55 to 11.65 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.09 vs. the industry median of 8.64, Yamazawa Co has consistently been below 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 - Defensive company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Retail - Defensive companies is 8.64, based on 270 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. Yamazawa Co's current EV-to-EBITDA of 2.55 is 70.5% below 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 Yamazawa Co. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.64 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Yamazawa Co's current EV-to-EBITDA is 2.55, which is 50% below median its own 10-year median of 5.09. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Yamazawa Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Yamazawa Co (TSE:9993) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,316.27, compared to a current price of 円1,167.00 — trading 11.3% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 2.55, which is 50% below median its 10-year median of 5.09 and 70.5% below the Retail - Defensive industry median of 8.64. Yamazawa Co's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 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 Yamazawa Co (TSE:9993), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 2.55 as of Aug. 30, 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 Yamazawa Co (TSE:9993) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Yamazawa Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円1,167.00 is trading 11.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,316.27. GuruFocus considers Yamazawa Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:9993:

  • EV-to-EBITDA: 2.55 (50% below median its 10-year median of 5.09)
  • GF Value™: 円1,316.27 vs. price of 円1,167.00 (11.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 67/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 70.5% below the Retail - Defensive median (#15 of 270)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:9993 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Yamazawa Co Business Description

Address 3-8-9 Akoyacho, Yamagata, JPN, 990-8585
Yamazawa Co Ltd is a Japan-based retail company. It is engaged in the sales of dairy foods, sundry goods, and clothes through its stores. The company is also engaged in the retail of pharmaceutical products and cosmetic products. Its stores are located throughout Japan.
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