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Kobe Bussan Co's EBIT per Share for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was $0.44.
Its EBIT per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was $1.47.
During the past 12 months, the average EBIT per Share Growth Rate of Kobe Bussan Co was 17.10% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EBIT per Share Growth Rate was 12.60% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EBIT per Share Growth Rate was 9.90% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average EBIT per Share Growth Rate was 16.10% per year.
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The historical rank and industry rank for Kobe Bussan Co's EBIT per Share or its related term are showing as below:
KOBNF'
s 3-Year EBIT Growth Rate Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -18.3 Med: 16.6 Max: 91.3
Current: 12.6
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average EBIT per Share Growth Rate of Kobe Bussan Co was 91.30% per year. The lowest was -18.30% per year. And the median was 16.60% per year.
KOBNF's 3-Year EBIT Growth Rate is ranked better than 51.91% of 262
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 11.45
vs KOBNF: 12.60
Kobe Bussan Co's EBIT for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was $98 Mil.
Kobe Bussan Co (OTCPK:KOBNF) 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.
Kobe Bussan Co EBIT per Share Related Terms
Kobe Bussan Co EBIT per Share Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kobe Bussan Co'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 Apr. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $1.47
* 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.
Kobe Bussan Co (KOBNF) has a EBIT per Share of $1.47 as of Apr. 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 Kobe Bussan Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Kobe Bussan Co ranks #126 out of 262 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 48.1%.
Is Kobe Bussan Co's EBIT per Share too high?
Kobe Bussan Co's current EBIT per Share is $1.47. The Retail - Defensive industry median EBIT per Share is 11.45. Kobe Bussan Co's value of $1.47 is 87.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kobe Bussan Co ranks #126 out of 262 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Kobe Bussan Co has a GF Score™ of 89/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kobe Bussan Co's EBIT per Share compare to KR?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Kobe Bussan Co ranks #126 out of 262 companies for EBIT per Share. This puts Kobe Bussan Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EBIT per Share is 11.45. Kobe Bussan Co's value of $1.47 is 87.2% 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. Kobe Bussan Co's current EBIT per Share of $1.47 is 87.2% 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 Kobe Bussan Co 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. Kobe Bussan Co's current EBIT per Share is $1.47. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kobe Bussan Co stock overvalued right now?
Kobe Bussan Co (KOBNF) has a current EBIT per Share of $1.47. The stock's GF Value™ is $40.24, compared to a current price of $24.10 — trading 40.1% below its estimated fair value. The current EBIT per Share is $1.47 and 87.2% below the Retail - Defensive industry median of 11.45. Kobe Bussan Co's overall GF Score™ is 89/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Kobe Bussan Co (KOBNF), the current EBIT per Share is $1.47 as of Apr. 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 Kobe Bussan Co (KOBNF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kobe Bussan Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $24.10 is trading 40.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $40.24.
Key valuation signals for KOBNF:
EBIT per Share: $1.47
GF Value™: $40.24 vs. price of $24.10 (40.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 87.2% below the Retail - Defensive median (#126 of 262)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KOBNF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kobe Bussan Co Ltd is a Japan-based company that operates through four business divisions: Business Supermarket, Restaurant and Ready-Meal, Eco-Renewable Energy, and Others. The Business Supermarket segment runs Gyomu Super stores offering affordable domestic and imported food products. The Restaurant and Ready-Meal segment operates buffet and delicatessen chains such as Kobe Cook World Buffet, Premium Karubi, and Chisouna. The Eco-Renewable Energy segment generates electricity from nineteen solar and one woody biomass power plant. The Others segment includes tourism and related businesses. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Business Supermarket segment.
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