Gakkyusha Co (TSE:9769) EV-to-FCF: 12.25 (As of Jul. 14, 2026) — 18% Below Median

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TSE:9769 Gakkyusha Co Ltd TSE:9769
84 GF Score
Price 円2,552.00
GF Value 円2,116.73
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Gakkyusha Co EV-to-FCF?

Gakkyusha Co TSE:9769 -0.12% 84 EV-to-FCF is 12.25 as of Jul. 14, 2026, which is 18% below its 10-year median of 15.03. GuruFocus rates TSE:9769 with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of 円2,116.73 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 197 Education companies, Gakkyusha Co ranks worse than 61.93% on this metric.

EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Gakkyusha Co's Enterprise Value is 円25,757 Mil. Gakkyusha Co's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was 円2,103 Mil. Therefore, Gakkyusha Co's EV-to-FCF for today is 12.25.

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

TSE:9769' s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 10.7   Med: 15.03   Max: 1607.71
Current: 12.26

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Gakkyusha Co was 1607.71. The lowest was 10.70. And the median was 15.03.

TSE:9769's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than
61.93% of 197 companies
in the Education industry
Industry Median: 9.34 vs TSE:9769: 12.26

EV-to-FCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. 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.

As of today (2026-07-14), Gakkyusha Co's stock price is 円2552.00. Gakkyusha Co's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was 円170.090. Therefore, Gakkyusha Co's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 15.00.


Gakkyusha Co  (TSE:9769) EV-to-FCF Explanation

EV-to-FCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. 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.

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

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=2552.00/170.090
=15.00

Gakkyusha Co's share price for today is 円2552.00.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Gakkyusha Co's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was 円170.090.

* 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.

Enterprise Value is used because it is a more complete measure in reflecting how much an investor pays when buying a company. Free Cash Flow is an important financial metric because it represents the actual amount of cash at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-FCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.


Gakkyusha Co EV-to-FCF Related Terms


Gakkyusha Co EV-to-FCF Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Gakkyusha Co's EV-to-FCF 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.

Gakkyusha Co EV-to-FCF Chart

Gakkyusha Co Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
EV-to-FCF
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 13.69 12.43 12.01 13.65 11.18

Gakkyusha Co Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
EV-to-FCF 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 12.01 0.00 13.65 0.00 11.18

TSE:9769 vs EDU, TAL, LAUR: EV-to-FCF Comparison

For the Education & Training Services subindustry, Gakkyusha Co's EV-to-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-FCF 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.


Gakkyusha Co EV-to-FCF vs Education Industry

For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Gakkyusha Co's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Gakkyusha Co EV-to-FCF Calculation

Gakkyusha Co's EV-to-FCF for today is calculated as:

EV-to-FCF=Enterprise Value (Today)/Free Cash Flow (TTM)
=25757.275/2102.651
=12.25

Gakkyusha Co's current Enterprise Value is 円25,757 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Gakkyusha Co's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was 円2,103 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-FCF →
What does a EV-to-FCF of 12.25 mean?
Gakkyusha Co (TSE:9769) has a EV-to-FCF of 12.25 as of Jul. 14, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Gakkyusha Co and its competitors. This is 18% below median its historical median of 15.03. Over the past decade, Gakkyusha Co's EV-to-FCF has ranged from 10.70 to 1,607.71. According to the industry distribution chart, Gakkyusha Co ranks #122 out of 197 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 61.9%.
Is Gakkyusha Co's EV-to-FCF too high?
Gakkyusha Co's current EV-to-FCF of 12.25 is 18% below median its 10-year median of 15.03. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 10.70 to a high of 1,607.71. The Education industry median EV-to-FCF is 9.34. Gakkyusha Co's value of 12.25 is 31.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Gakkyusha Co ranks #122 out of 197 companies in the Education industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Gakkyusha Co has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Gakkyusha Co's EV-to-FCF compare to EDU and TAL?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, Gakkyusha Co ranks #122 out of 197 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places Gakkyusha Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 9.34. Gakkyusha Co's value of 12.25 is 31.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Gakkyusha Co's own EV-to-FCF has ranged from 10.70 to 1,607.71 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 15.03 vs. the industry median of 9.34, Gakkyusha 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-FCF for an Education company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Education companies is 9.34, based on 197 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-FCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-FCF should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Gakkyusha Co's current EV-to-FCF of 12.25 is 31.2% 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-FCF mean?
A high EV-to-FCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Gakkyusha Co and its competitors. For the Education industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 9.34 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Gakkyusha Co's current EV-to-FCF is 12.25, which is 18% below median its own 10-year median of 15.03. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Gakkyusha Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gakkyusha Co (TSE:9769) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円2,116.73, compared to a current price of 円2,552.00 — trading 20.6% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is 12.25, which is 18% below median its 10-year median of 15.03 and 31.2% above the Education industry median of 9.34. Gakkyusha Co's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-FCF calculated?
EV-to-FCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Gakkyusha Co (TSE:9769), the current EV-to-FCF is 12.25 as of Jul. 14, 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 Gakkyusha Co (TSE:9769) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gakkyusha Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円2,552.00 is trading 20.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円2,116.73. GuruFocus considers Gakkyusha Co to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:9769:

  • EV-to-FCF: 12.25 (18% below median its 10-year median of 15.03)
  • GF Value™: 円2,116.73 vs. price of 円2,552.00 (20.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 84/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 31.2% above the Education median (#122 of 197)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:9769 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Gakkyusha Co Business Description

Address 2-7-1 Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 163 0722
Gakkyusha Co Ltd manages and administers middle schools, high schools and universities.
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