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First Steamship Co's EBIT per Share for the
three
months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$0.18.
Its EBIT per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$0.11.
During the past 12 months, the average EBIT per Share Growth Rate of First Steamship Co was -69.40% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EBIT per Share Growth Rate was -61.20% 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 First Steamship Co's EBIT per Share or its related term are showing as below:
TPE:2601'
s 3-Year EBIT Growth Rate Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -61.2 Med: -14.8 Max: 53.4
Current: -61.2
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average EBIT per Share Growth Rate of First Steamship Co was 53.40% per year. The lowest was -61.20% per year. And the median was -14.80% per year.
TPE:2601's 3-Year EBIT Growth Rate is ranked worse than 97.07% of 888
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 6.2
vs TPE:2601: -61.20
First Steamship Co (TPE:2601) 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.
First Steamship Co EBIT per Share Related Terms
First Steamship Co EBIT per Share Historical Data
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The historical data trend for First Steamship 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 Dec. 2025 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was NT$0.11
* 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.
First Steamship Co (TPE:2601) has a EBIT per Share of NT$0.11 as of Dec. 2025. EBIT per Share is the amount of Earnings Before Interest and Taxes per outstanding share of the company's stock. View historical data on First Steamship Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, First Steamship Co ranks #862 out of 888 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 97.1%.
Is First Steamship Co's EBIT per Share too high?
First Steamship Co's current EBIT per Share is NT$0.11. Based on the distribution chart, First Steamship Co ranks #862 out of 888 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, First Steamship Co has a GF Score™ of 50/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does First Steamship Co's EBIT per Share compare to DDS and M?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, First Steamship Co ranks #862 out of 888 companies for EBIT per Share. This places First Steamship Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EBIT per Share is 6.20. 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 - Cyclical company?
The median EBIT per Share among Retail - Cyclical companies is 6.20, based on 888 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 First Steamship Co and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median EBIT per Share is 6.20 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. First Steamship Co's current EBIT per Share is NT$0.11. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is First Steamship Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, First Steamship Co (TPE:2601) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$2.05, compared to a current price of NT$7.20 — trading 251.2% above its estimated fair value. The current EBIT per Share is NT$0.11. First Steamship Co's overall GF Score™ is 50/100 with 10 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 First Steamship Co (TPE:2601), the current EBIT per Share is NT$0.11 as of Dec. 2025. 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 First Steamship Co (TPE:2601) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, First Steamship Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of NT$7.20 is trading 251.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$2.05.
GuruFocus considers First Steamship Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:2601:
EBIT per Share: NT$0.11
GF Value™: NT$2.05 vs. price of NT$7.20 (251.2% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:2601 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
First Steamship Co Ltd is engaged in business management consultancy, domestic and international investments, as well as development, rental and sale of residential and commercial buildings. It operates in four segments the Shipping department, the Investing department, the Department Store department, and the Rental department. The Shipping department engages in domestic and international marine transportation and related businesses. The Investing department engages in domestic and international investment business. The Department Store department engages in department store retail industry, and the Rental department engages in automobile finance leasing company businesses. The majority of revenue is derived from the Department Store department segment.
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