Creal (TSE:2998) Earnings Power Value (EPV): 円156.45 (As of Mar26)

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TSE:2998 Creal Inc TSE:2998
70 GF Score
Price 円544.00
GF Value 円1,088.33
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Creal Earnings Power Value (EPV)?

Creal TSE:2998 -0.18% 70 Earnings Power Value (EPV) is 円156.45 as of Mar26. GuruFocus rates TSE:2998 with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,088.33 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

As of Mar26, Creal's earnings power value is 円156.45. *

* GuruFocus does not store EPV value into our database if Average Maintenance CAPEX is 0.

Margin of Safety is -247.72

The basic concept of EPV is that one should value a stock based on the current free cash flow of a company and not on future projections which may, or may not, come true. It is arguably a better way to analyze stocks than Discounted Cash Flow analysis that relies on highly speculative growth assumptions many years into the future. Assumption: Current profitability is sustainable.


Creal  (TSE:2998) Earnings Power Value (EPV) Explanation

Assumption: Current profitability is sustainable.

Earnings power value (EPV) uses a very basic equation which assumes no growth, although it does rely on an assumption about the cost of capital as well as the fact that current earnings are sustainable. It also involves several adjustments to clean up the underlying Earnings figures.


Be Aware

Though using today's earnings in calculating Earnings Power Value, GuruFocus is normalizing these earnings to the business cycle. This eliminates the effects on profitability of valuing the firm at different points in the business cycle. This means that we are considering the average earnings over 5 years.


Creal Earnings Power Value (EPV) Related Terms


Creal Earnings Power Value (EPV) Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Creal's Earnings Power Value (EPV) 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.

Creal Earnings Power Value (EPV) Chart

Creal Annual Data
Trend Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Earnings Power Value (EPV)
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 0.00 0.00 146.74 521.66 464.78

Creal Quarterly Data
Mar20 Mar21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Earnings Power Value (EPV) 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 521.66 0.00 0.00 0.00 464.78

TSE:2998 vs BLK, BX, KKR: Earnings Power Value (EPV) Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Creal's Earnings Power Value (EPV), along with its competitors' market caps and Earnings Power Value (EPV) 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.


Creal Earnings Power Value (EPV) vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Creal's Earnings Power Value (EPV) distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Creal's Earnings Power Value (EPV) falls into.


TSE:2998
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Creal Earnings Power Value (EPV) Calculation

Earnings Power Value also known as just Earnings Power is a valuation technique popularised by Bruce Greenwald, an authority on value investing at Columbia University. It is arguably a better way to analyze stocks than Discounted Cash Flow analysis that relies on highly speculative growth assumptions many years into the future.

The basic concept of EPV is that one should value a stock based on the current free cash flow of a company and not on future projections which may, or may not, come true. This valuation tool excludes the potential growth that a company may have so that needs to be looked at separately. Since future growth is excluded from the analysis, only the maintenance capital expenditures are subtracted from after-tax EBIT (earnings before interest and taxes) and growth capex is ignored.

What does a Earnings Power Value (EPV) of 円156.45 mean?
Creal (TSE:2998) has a Earnings Power Value (EPV) of 円156.45 as of Mar26. Bruce Greenwald's earnings power value focuses on current earnings without factoring in future growth. View historical data on Creal and its competitors.
Is Creal's Earnings Power Value (EPV) too high?
Creal's current Earnings Power Value (EPV) is 円156.45. Overall, Creal has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Creal's Earnings Power Value (EPV) compare to BLK and BX?
Creal's Earnings Power Value (EPV) of 円156.45 can be compared against companies in the Asset Management industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Earnings Power Value (EPV) for an Asset Management company?
A good Earnings Power Value (EPV) depends on the Asset Management industry context. However, Earnings Power Value (EPV) 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 Earnings Power Value (EPV) mean?
A high Earnings Power Value (EPV) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Bruce Greenwald's earnings power value focuses on current earnings without factoring in future growth. View historical data on Creal and its competitors. Creal's current Earnings Power Value (EPV) is 円156.45. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Creal stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Creal (TSE:2998) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,088.33, compared to a current price of 円544.00 — trading 50% below its estimated fair value. The current Earnings Power Value (EPV) is 円156.45. Creal's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Earnings Power Value (EPV) calculated?
Earnings Power Value (EPV) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Creal (TSE:2998), the current Earnings Power Value (EPV) is 円156.45 as of Mar26. 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 Creal (TSE:2998) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Creal stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円544.00 is trading 50% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,088.33. GuruFocus considers Creal to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for TSE:2998:

  • Earnings Power Value (EPV): 円156.45
  • GF Value™: 円1,088.33 vs. price of 円544.00 (50% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 70/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:2998 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Creal Business Description

Address 12-11 Shinbashi 2-chome, 8th floor, Shinbashi 27MT Building, Minato-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 105-0004
Creal Inc is engaged in Asset management platform business, Real estate fund online market CREAL, Real estate investment management service for individuals CREAL PB, and Asset management service for institutional investors and the ultra-high net worth individuals CREAL PRO.
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