JAPAF (Japan Tobacco) YoY EBITDA Growth: 14.70% (As of Jun. 2026)

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JAPAF Japan Tobacco Inc JAPAF
82 GF Score
Price $43.32
GF Value $33.17
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Japan Tobacco YoY EBITDA Growth?

Japan Tobacco JAPAF 82 YoY EBITDA Growth is 14.70% as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates JAPAF with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of $33.17 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

YoY EBITDA Growth is the percentage change of EBITDA per Share over the past twelve months. Japan Tobacco's YoY EBITDA Growth for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 14.70%.

Japan Tobacco's EBITDA per Share for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $1.43.

Japan Tobacco YoY EBITDA Growth Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Japan Tobacco's YoY EBITDA Growth 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.

Japan Tobacco YoY EBITDA Growth Chart

Japan Tobacco Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
YoY EBITDA Growth
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Japan Tobacco YoY EBITDA Growth Calculation

YoY EBITDA Growth is the percentage change of EBITDA per Share over the past twelve months.

Japan Tobacco's YoY EBITDA Growth for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

YoY EBITDA Growth (A: Dec. 2025 )
=(EBITDA per Share (A: Dec. 2025 )-EBITDA per Share (A: Dec. 2024 ))/ | EBITDA per Share (A: Dec. 2024 ) |
=(4.085-2.061)/ | 2.061 |
=98.20 %

Japan Tobacco's YoY EBITDA Growth for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

YoY EBITDA Growth (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=(EBITDA per Share (Q: Jun. 2026 )-EBITDA per Share (Q: Jun. 2025 )) / | EBITDA per Share (Q: Jun. 2025 )) |
=(1.428-1.245)/ | 1.245 |
=14.70 %

* 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 YoY EBITDA Growth →
What does a YoY EBITDA Growth of 14.70% mean?
Japan Tobacco (JAPAF) has a YoY EBITDA Growth of 14.70% as of Jun. 2026. YoY EBITDA Growth is the percentage change of EBITDA per share over the past 12-month. View historical data for Japan Tobacco and its competitors.
Is Japan Tobacco's YoY EBITDA Growth too high?
Japan Tobacco's current YoY EBITDA Growth is 14.70%. Overall, Japan Tobacco has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Japan Tobacco's YoY EBITDA Growth compare to PM and MO?
Japan Tobacco's YoY EBITDA Growth of 14.70% can be compared against companies in the Tobacco Products industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good YoY EBITDA Growth for a Tobacco Products company?
A good YoY EBITDA Growth depends on the Tobacco Products industry context. However, YoY EBITDA Growth 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 YoY EBITDA Growth mean?
A high YoY EBITDA Growth can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. YoY EBITDA Growth is the percentage change of EBITDA per share over the past 12-month. View historical data for Japan Tobacco and its competitors. Japan Tobacco's current YoY EBITDA Growth is 14.70%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Japan Tobacco stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Japan Tobacco (JAPAF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $33.17, compared to a current price of $43.32 — trading 30.6% above its estimated fair value. The current YoY EBITDA Growth is 14.70%. Japan Tobacco's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is YoY EBITDA Growth calculated?
YoY EBITDA Growth is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Japan Tobacco (JAPAF), the current YoY EBITDA Growth is 14.70% as of Jun. 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 Japan Tobacco (JAPAF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Japan Tobacco stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $43.32 is trading 30.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $33.17. GuruFocus considers Japan Tobacco to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for JAPAF:

  • YoY EBITDA Growth: 14.70%
  • GF Value™: $33.17 vs. price of $43.32 (30.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 82/100 with 7 warning signs

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

Japan Tobacco Business Description

Address 4-1-1 Toranomon, Minato-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 105-6927
Japan Tobacco primarily sells cigarettes and reduced-risk products, organized in three clusters consisting of Asia (which includes its home market and countries in Asia Pacific), Western Europe, and EMA (which includes Eastern Europe, the Middle East North Africa, Turkey, Americas, and duty-free). Its leading cigarette brands include Winston (non-US), Camel (non-US), Mevius, and LD. Its reduced-risk brands include Logic in vaping, Ploom in heated tobacco, and Nordic Spirit in nicotine pouches, though these generates less than 5% of tobacco sales.
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