Japan TobaccoJAPAF 75 EBIT per Share is $3.69 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates JAPAF with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of $31.40 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 42 Tobacco Products companies, Japan Tobacco ranks better than 64.29% on this metric.
Japan Tobacco's EBIT per Share for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $1.14.
Its EBIT per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $3.69.
During the past 12 months, the average EBIT per Share Growth Rate of Japan Tobacco was 172.40% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EBIT per Share Growth Rate was 9.80% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EBIT per Share Growth Rate was 4.60% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average EBIT per Share Growth Rate was 0.40% per year.
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The historical rank and industry rank for Japan Tobacco's EBIT per Share or its related term are showing as below:
JAPAF'
s 3-Year EBIT Growth Rate Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -15.3 Med: 8 Max: 21.7
Current: 9.8
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average EBIT per Share Growth Rate of Japan Tobacco was 21.70% per year. The lowest was -15.30% per year. And the median was 8.00% per year.
JAPAF's 3-Year EBIT Growth Rate is ranked better than 64.29% of 42
companies
in the Tobacco Products industry
Industry Median: 5.45
vs JAPAF: 9.80
Japan Tobacco's EBIT for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $2,029 Mil.
Japan Tobacco (OTCPK:JAPAF) 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.
Japan Tobacco EBIT per Share Related Terms
Japan Tobacco EBIT per Share Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Japan Tobacco'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 $3.69
* 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 (JAPAF) has a EBIT per Share of $3.69 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 Japan Tobacco and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Japan Tobacco ranks #15 out of 42 companies in the Tobacco Products industry, placing it in the top 35.7%.
Is Japan Tobacco's EBIT per Share too high?
Japan Tobacco's current EBIT per Share is $3.69. The Tobacco Products industry median EBIT per Share is 5.45. Japan Tobacco's value of $3.69 is 32.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Japan Tobacco ranks #15 out of 42 companies in the Tobacco Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Japan Tobacco has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Japan Tobacco's EBIT per Share compare to PM and MO?
According to the Tobacco Products industry distribution chart, Japan Tobacco ranks #15 out of 42 companies for EBIT per Share. This puts Japan Tobacco in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EBIT per Share is 5.45. Japan Tobacco's value of $3.69 is 32.3% 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 Tobacco Products company?
The median EBIT per Share among Tobacco Products companies is 5.45, based on 42 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. Japan Tobacco's current EBIT per Share of $3.69 is 32.3% 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 Japan Tobacco and its competitors. For the Tobacco Products industry, the median EBIT per Share is 5.45 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Japan Tobacco's current EBIT per Share is $3.69. 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 Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $31.40, compared to a current price of $37.74 — trading 20.2% above its estimated fair value. The current EBIT per Share is $3.69 and 32.3% below the Tobacco Products industry median of 5.45. Japan Tobacco's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 7 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 Japan Tobacco (JAPAF), the current EBIT per Share is $3.69 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 Japan Tobacco (JAPAF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Japan Tobacco stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $37.74 is trading 20.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $31.40.
GuruFocus considers Japan Tobacco to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for JAPAF:
EBIT per Share: $3.69
GF Value™: $31.40 vs. price of $37.74 (20.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 32.3% below the Tobacco Products median (#15 of 42)
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 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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