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H2O Retailing's EBIT per Share for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-0.11.
Its EBIT per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $1.99.
During the past 12 months, the average EBIT per Share Growth Rate of H2O Retailing was -4.90% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EBIT per Share Growth Rate was 42.70% per year.
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The historical rank and industry rank for H2O Retailing's EBIT per Share or its related term are showing as below:
HTOCF'
s 3-Year EBIT Growth Rate Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -66.9 Med: -0.7 Max: 263.8
Current: 42.7
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average EBIT per Share Growth Rate of H2O Retailing was 263.80% per year. The lowest was -66.90% per year. And the median was -0.70% per year.
HTOCF's 3-Year EBIT Growth Rate is ranked better than 89.69% of 262
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 11.45
vs HTOCF: 42.70
H2O Retailing's EBIT for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-13 Mil.
H2O Retailing (OTCPK:HTOCF) 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.
H2O Retailing EBIT per Share Related Terms
H2O Retailing EBIT per Share Historical Data
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The historical data trend for H2O Retailing's EBIT per Share 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.
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 $1.99
* 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.
H2O Retailing (HTOCF) has a EBIT per Share of $1.99 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 H2O Retailing and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, H2O Retailing ranks #27 out of 262 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 10.3%.
Is H2O Retailing's EBIT per Share too high?
H2O Retailing's current EBIT per Share is $1.99. The Retail - Defensive industry median EBIT per Share is 11.45. H2O Retailing's value of $1.99 is 82.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, H2O Retailing ranks #27 out of 262 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, H2O Retailing has a GF Score™ of 69/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does H2O Retailing's EBIT per Share compare to KR?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, H2O Retailing ranks #27 out of 262 companies for EBIT per Share. This places H2O Retailing in the top 10% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EBIT per Share is 11.45. H2O Retailing's value of $1.99 is 82.6% below this benchmark. 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 Retail - Defensive company?
The median EBIT per Share among Retail - Defensive companies is 11.45, based on 262 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. H2O Retailing's current EBIT per Share of $1.99 is 82.6% below 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 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 H2O Retailing and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median EBIT per Share is 11.45 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. H2O Retailing's current EBIT per Share is $1.99. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is H2O Retailing stock overvalued right now?
H2O Retailing (HTOCF) has a current EBIT per Share of $1.99. The stock's GF Value™ is $7.44, compared to a current price of $10.00 — trading 34.4% above its estimated fair value. The current EBIT per Share is $1.99 and 82.6% below the Retail - Defensive industry median of 11.45. H2O Retailing's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 5 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 H2O Retailing (HTOCF), the current EBIT per Share is $1.99 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 H2O Retailing (HTOCF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, H2O Retailing stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $10.00 is trading 34.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $7.44.
Key valuation signals for HTOCF:
EBIT per Share: $1.99
GF Value™: $7.44 vs. price of $10.00 (34.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 82.6% below the Retail - Defensive median (#27 of 262)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HTOCF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
H2O Retailing Corp is a Japan-based retailer that provides a broad range of merchandise to meet consumers' needs, from daily needs to special products. The company's core business is the department store business, which includes both the Hankyu and Hanshin department store chains. Superstore business is the company's another major business arm, including the Izumiya and Hankyu Oasis store chains. H2O Retailing also runs a specialty store business, engaged in providing cosmetics, ladies' footwear, and other products and services. In addition to retail businesses, the company operates other businesses as well, such as hotels and restaurants.
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