Kyoshin Co (TSE:4735) Earnings Power Value (EPV): 円-409.13 (As of May26)

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TSE:4735 Kyoshin Co Ltd TSE:4735
52 GF Score
Price 円304.00
GF Value 円196.48
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Kyoshin Co Earnings Power Value (EPV)?

Kyoshin Co TSE:4735 +0.33% 52 Earnings Power Value (EPV) is 円-409.13 as of May26. GuruFocus rates TSE:4735 with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of 円196.48 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

As of May26, Kyoshin Co's earnings power value is 円-409.13. *

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

Margin of Safety is N/A.

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.


Kyoshin Co  (TSE:4735) 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.


Kyoshin Co Earnings Power Value (EPV) Related Terms


Kyoshin Co Earnings Power Value (EPV) Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Kyoshin Co'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.

Kyoshin Co Earnings Power Value (EPV) Chart

Kyoshin Co Annual Data
Trend May16 May17 May18 May19 May20 May21 May22 May23 May24 May25
Earnings Power Value (EPV)
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Kyoshin Co Quarterly Data
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TSE:4735 vs EDU, TAL, LAUR: Earnings Power Value (EPV) Comparison

For the Education & Training Services subindustry, Kyoshin Co'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.


Kyoshin Co Earnings Power Value (EPV) vs Education Industry

For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Kyoshin Co's Earnings Power Value (EPV) distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Kyoshin Co 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.

Kyoshin Co's "Earning Power" Calculation:

Average of Last 20 Quarters Last Quarter
Revenue 21,616
DDA 0
Operating Margin % 1.32
SGA * 25% 62
Tax Rate % 44.28
Maintenance Capex 0
Cash and Cash Equivalents 5,541
Short-Term Debt 5,225
Long-Term Debt 5,607
Shares Outstanding (Diluted) 8

1. Start with "Earnings" not including accounting adjustments (one-time charges not excluded unless policy has changed). "Earnings" are "Operating Income.

2. Look at average margins over a business/Industry cycle: Average Operating Margin = 1.32%

To normalize margins and eliminate the effects on profitability of valuing the firm at different points in the business cycle, it is usually best to take a long-term average of operating margins. Ideally this would be as long as 10 years and include at least one economic downturn. However, since most of companies do not have as long as 10-year history, here GuruFocus uses the latest 5 years data to do the calculation. To smooth out unusual years but reflect recent developments, we take an average of the 5 year margin.

3. Multiply average margins by sustainable revenues and then adjust for maintenance SGA. This yields "normalized" EBIT:

To be conservative, GuruFocus uses an average of the 5 year revenues as the sustainable revenue.
EPV analysis recognises that part of SG&A expenditure is made to maintain and replace the existing assets, while part is made to grow sales. Since EPV is only interested in what it costs a going concern to maintain its existing asset base, it adds back a percentage of SG&A (between 15% and 50% - this is a matter of judgment and industry knowledge) to make up for the fact that some of this expenditure went to fund growth and shouldn't be accounted for. To start off, we assume 25% for the sake of prudence.
Sustainable Revenue = 円21,616 Mil, Average Operating Margin = 1.32%, Average Adjusted SGA = 62,
therefore "Normalized" EBIT = Sustainable Revenue * Average Operating Margin + Average Adjusted SGA = 21,616 * 1.32% +62 = 円346.605591696 Mil.

4. Multiply by one minus Average Tax Rate (NOPAT):

Same as average operating margin calculation, GuruFocus takes an average of the 5 years tax rates.
Average Tax Rate = 44.28%, and "Normalized" EBIT = 円346.605591696 Mil,
therefore After-tax "Normalized" EBIT = "Normalized" EBIT * ( 1 - Average Tax Rate ) = 346.605591696 * ( 1 - 44.28% ) = 円193.12863569301 Mil.

5. Add back Excess Depreciation (after tax at 1/2 average tax rate). This yields "normalized" Earnings:

Excess Depreciation = Average DDA * % of Excess Depreciation (after tax at 1/2 average tax rate) = 0 * 0.5 * 44.28% = 円0 Mil.
"Normalized" Earnings = After-tax "Normalized" EBIT + Excess Depreciation = 193.12863569301 + 0 = 円193.12863569301 Mil.

6. Adjusted for Maintenance Capital Expenditure:

First, calculate the revenue change regarding to the previous year. If the revenue decreased from the previous year, then the Maintenance Capital Expenditure = Capital Expenditure (positive).
Second, if the revenue increased from the previous year, then calculate the percentage of Net PPE as of corresponding Revenue.
Third, calculate Capital Expenditure (positive) - percentage of Net PPE as of corresponding Revenue * revenue increase.
If [Capital Expenditure (positive) - percentage of Net PPE as of corresponding Revenue * revenue increase] was negative, then the Maintenance Capital Expenditure = Capital Expenditure (positive).
If [Capital Expenditure (positive) - percentage of Net PPE as of corresponding Revenue * revenue increase] was positive, then the Maintenance Capital Expenditure = Capital Expenditure (positive) - percentage of Net PPE as of corresponding Revenue * revenue increase.
Fourth, GuruFocus uses an average of the 5 year maintenance capital expenditures as maintenance CAPEX.
Kyoshin Co's Average Maintenance CAPEX = 円0 Mil *.
* GuruFocus does not store EPV value into our database if Average Maintenance CAPEX is 0.

7. Investors require a return of "WACC" for the risk they are taking: WACC = 9%

8. Kyoshin Co's current cash and cash equivalent = 円5,541 Mil.
Kyoshin Co's current interest bearing debt = Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation = 5,607 + 5,225 = 円10831.511 Mil.
Kyoshin Co's current Shares Outstanding (Diluted Average) = 8 Mil.

Kyoshin Co's Earnings Power Value (EPV) for May26 is calculated as:

EPV = ( ( Norm. Earnings-Maint. CAPEX *) / WACC + CashandEquiv - Int. Bearing Debt ) / Shares Outstanding (Diluted Average)
= ( ( 193.12863569301 - 0)/ 9%+5,541-10831.511 )/8
=-409.13

Margin of Safety (EPV)=( Earnings Power Value (EPV)-Current Price )/Earnings Power Value (EPV)
=( -409.12610851908-304.00 )/-409.12610851908
= N/A

* 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.

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

What does a Earnings Power Value (EPV) of 円-409.13 mean?
Kyoshin Co (TSE:4735) has a Earnings Power Value (EPV) of 円-409.13 as of May26. Bruce Greenwald's earnings power value focuses on current earnings without factoring in future growth. View historical data on Kyoshin Co and its competitors.
Is Kyoshin Co's Earnings Power Value (EPV) too high?
Kyoshin Co's current Earnings Power Value (EPV) is 円-409.13. Overall, Kyoshin Co has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kyoshin Co's Earnings Power Value (EPV) compare to EDU and TAL?
Kyoshin Co's Earnings Power Value (EPV) of 円-409.13 can be compared against companies in the Education 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 Education company?
A good Earnings Power Value (EPV) depends on the Education 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 Kyoshin Co and its competitors. Kyoshin Co's current Earnings Power Value (EPV) is 円-409.13. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kyoshin Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kyoshin Co (TSE:4735) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円196.48, compared to a current price of 円304.00 — trading 54.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Earnings Power Value (EPV) is 円-409.13. Kyoshin Co's overall GF Score™ is 52/100 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 Kyoshin Co (TSE:4735), the current Earnings Power Value (EPV) is 円-409.13 as of May26. 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 Kyoshin Co (TSE:4735) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kyoshin Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円304.00 is trading 54.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円196.48. GuruFocus considers Kyoshin Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:4735:

  • Earnings Power Value (EPV): 円-409.13
  • GF Value™: 円196.48 vs. price of 円304.00 (54.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 52/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4735 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Kyoshin Co Business Description

Address Shimogyo-ku Karasuma Street Gojo 382-1, Kyoto Prefecture, Osaka-cho, down Kyoto, Yubinbango, Kyoto, JPN, 600-8177
Kyoshin Co Ltd operates cram schools and offers guidance services for students appearing for elementary, junior, & high school entrance examinations. It also operates specialty schools for Japanese students abroad & offers tutorial & related services. It has franchise classes for individual guidance and English conversation classes for children from elementary school to infants. The company operates in three segments, which include cram school business, Language-related businesses, and the childcare and elderly care business segment.
52GF Score

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