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Asterisk's EBIT per Share for the
six
months ended in Feb. 2026 was 円-0.21.
Its EBIT per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was 円-18.49.
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The historical rank and industry rank for Asterisk's EBIT per Share or its related term are showing as below:
During the past 7 years, the highest 3-Year average EBIT per Share Growth Rate of Asterisk was 76.90% per year. The lowest was 76.90% per year. And the median was 76.90% per year.
TSE:6522's 3-Year EBIT Growth Rate is not ranked *
in the Hardware industry.
Industry Median: 2.9 * Ranked among companies with meaningful 3-Year EBIT Growth Rate only.
Asterisk's EBIT for the
six
months ended in Feb. 2026 was 円-2 Mil.
Asterisk (TSE:6522) 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.
Asterisk EBIT per Share Related Terms
Asterisk EBIT per Share Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Asterisk'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 Feb. 2026 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was 円-18.49
* 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.
Asterisk (TSE:6522) has a EBIT per Share of 円-18.49 as of Feb. 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 Asterisk and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Asterisk ranks #999999 out of 1961 companies in the Hardware industry.
Is Asterisk's EBIT per Share too high?
Asterisk's current EBIT per Share is 円-18.49. Based on the distribution chart, Asterisk ranks #999999 out of 1961 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Asterisk has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Asterisk's EBIT per Share compare to CSCO and CIEN?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Asterisk ranks #999999 out of 1961 companies for EBIT per Share. This places Asterisk in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EBIT per Share is 2.90. 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 Hardware company?
The median EBIT per Share among Hardware companies is 2.90, based on 1,961 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 Asterisk and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median EBIT per Share is 2.90 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Asterisk's current EBIT per Share is 円-18.49. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Asterisk stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Asterisk (TSE:6522) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円407.31, compared to a current price of 円1,899.00 — trading 366.2% above its estimated fair value. The current EBIT per Share is 円-18.49. Asterisk's overall GF Score™ is 55/100 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 Asterisk (TSE:6522), the current EBIT per Share is 円-18.49 as of Feb. 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 Asterisk (TSE:6522) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Asterisk stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円1,899.00 is trading 366.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円407.31.
GuruFocus considers Asterisk to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:6522:
EBIT per Share: 円-18.49
GF Value™: 円407.31 vs. price of 円1,899.00 (366.2% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:6522 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Asterisk Inc is predominantly engaged in the manufacturing, development, and sales of RFID readers and barcode scanners that utilize mobile smartphones, as well as the development and sales of management systems that utilize image recognition technologies. The company's reportable segments are AsReader Business, System Integration Business, and Rental Business. The majority of its revenue is generated from the AsReader Business, which develops and sells hardware and software products and offers services that utilize its proprietary image recognition and AI technologies. The various products offered under this segment include barcode readers, RFID readers, image recognition products, wireless communication and infrared products, and others under the brand name AsReader (Asterisk Reader).
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