Hofseth BioCare ASA (FRA:HBQ) EBIT per Share: €-0.02 (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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FRA:HBQ Hofseth BioCare ASA FRA:HBQ
51 GF Score
Price €0.10
GF Value €0.16
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Hofseth BioCare ASA EBIT per Share?

Hofseth BioCare ASA FRA:HBQ -7.87% 51 EBIT per Share is €-0.02 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:HBQ with a GF Score™ of 51/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.16 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,586 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Hofseth BioCare ASA ranks better than 50.88% on this metric.

Hofseth BioCare ASA's EBIT per Share for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €-0.01. Its EBIT per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €-0.02.

During the past 3 years, the average EBIT per Share Growth Rate was 7.30% per year. During the past 5 years, the average EBIT per Share Growth Rate was 1.90% per year. During the past 10 years, the average EBIT per Share Growth Rate was 4.40% per year. Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the EBIT per Share growth rate using EBIT per Share data.

The historical rank and industry rank for Hofseth BioCare ASA's EBIT per Share or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:HBQ' s 3-Year EBIT Growth Rate Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -75.6   Med: -3   Max: 58.1
Current: 7.3

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average EBIT per Share Growth Rate of Hofseth BioCare ASA was 58.10% per year. The lowest was -75.60% per year. And the median was -3.00% per year.

FRA:HBQ's 3-Year EBIT Growth Rate is ranked better than
50.88% of 1586 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 6.9 vs FRA:HBQ: 7.30

Hofseth BioCare ASA's EBIT for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €-2.63 Mil.


Hofseth BioCare ASA  (FRA:HBQ) EBIT per Share Explanation

EBIT is a company's earnings before interest and tax expenses are deducted. It measures a company's profit generates from operating, ignoring tax burden and capital structure. As the tax expense are not deducted, EBIT is helpful when comparing companies in the same industry but with different tax situations. Also, the interest expense are included in EBIT, making it useful to compare companies that have high interest expenses due to large amount of debt.


Hofseth BioCare ASA EBIT per Share Related Terms


Hofseth BioCare ASA EBIT per Share Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Hofseth BioCare ASA's EBIT per Share can be seen below:

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* 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.

Hofseth BioCare ASA EBIT per Share Chart

Hofseth BioCare ASA Annual Data
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EBIT per Share
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Hofseth BioCare ASA Quarterly Data
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Hofseth BioCare ASA EBIT per Share Calculation

EBIT per Share is the amount of Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT) per outstanding share of the company's stock.

Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT) is what the company earns before it expenses interest and taxes.

Hofseth BioCare ASA's EBIT per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

EBIT per Share(A: Dec. 2025 )
=EBIT/Shares Outstanding (Diluted Average)
=-9.453/411.081
=-0.02

Hofseth BioCare ASA's EBIT per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

EBIT per Share(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=EBIT/Shares Outstanding (Diluted Average)
=-2.627/426.081
=-0.01

EBIT per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €-0.02

* 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 EBIT per Share →
What does a EBIT per Share of €-0.02 mean?
Hofseth BioCare ASA (FRA:HBQ) has a EBIT per Share of €-0.02 as of Mar. 2026. EBIT per Share is the amount of Earnings Before Interest and Taxes per outstanding share of the company's stock. View historical data on Hofseth BioCare ASA and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Hofseth BioCare ASA ranks #779 out of 1586 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 49.1%.
Is Hofseth BioCare ASA's EBIT per Share too high?
Hofseth BioCare ASA's current EBIT per Share is €-0.02. Based on the distribution chart, Hofseth BioCare ASA ranks #779 out of 1586 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Hofseth BioCare ASA has a GF Score™ of 51/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hofseth BioCare ASA's EBIT per Share compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Hofseth BioCare ASA ranks #779 out of 1586 companies for EBIT per Share. This puts Hofseth BioCare ASA in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EBIT per Share is 6.90. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EBIT per Share for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median EBIT per Share among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 6.90, based on 1,586 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EBIT per Share significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EBIT per Share 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 EBIT per Share mean?
A high EBIT per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EBIT per Share is the amount of Earnings Before Interest and Taxes per outstanding share of the company's stock. View historical data on Hofseth BioCare ASA and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median EBIT per Share is 6.90 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hofseth BioCare ASA's current EBIT per Share is €-0.02. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hofseth BioCare ASA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hofseth BioCare ASA (FRA:HBQ) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.16, compared to a current price of €0.10 — trading 39.3% below its estimated fair value. The current EBIT per Share is €-0.02. Hofseth BioCare ASA's overall GF Score™ is 51/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EBIT per Share calculated?
EBIT per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Hofseth BioCare ASA (FRA:HBQ), the current EBIT per Share is €-0.02 as of Mar. 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 Hofseth BioCare ASA (FRA:HBQ) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hofseth BioCare ASA stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €0.10 is trading 39.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of €0.16. GuruFocus considers Hofseth BioCare ASA to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for FRA:HBQ:

  • EBIT per Share: €-0.02
  • GF Value™: €0.16 vs. price of €0.10 (39.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 51/100 with 6 warning signs

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


Hofseth BioCare ASA Business Description

Address Keiser Wilhelmsgate 24, Aalesund, NOR, 6003
Hofseth BioCare ASA is a Norway-based company engaged in the business of developing, manufacturing, marketing, and selling marine ingredients such as oil, calcium, and protein products. Its brands, which also generate revenue, include salmon oil (OmeGo), water-soluble protein (ProGo), calcium/collagen (CalGo and NT-II), and non-soluble protein (PetGo), all of which are produced in the Midsund plant. The firm sells its products to various segments of the human nutrition market, such as sports nutrition, supplements, and health foods, as well as to the market within nutrition for the pet and feed industry. Geographically, the company generates maximum revenue from Europe, followed by North America and Asia.
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