City Online Services (BOM:538674) EBIT: ₹-2.40 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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BOM:538674 City Online Services Ltd BOM:538674
47 GF Score
Price ₹8.16
GF Value ₹5.01
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is City Online Services EBIT?

City Online Services BOM:538674 47 EBIT is ₹-2.40 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates BOM:538674 with a GF Score™ of 47/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹5.01 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

City Online Services's earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹0.41 Mil. Its earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹-2.40 Mil.

EBIT or Operating Income is linked to Return on Capital for both regular definition and Joel Greenblatt's definition. City Online Services's annualized ROC % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.00%. City Online Services's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 16.12%.

EBIT is also linked to Joel Greenblatt's definition of earnings yield. City Online Services's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -6.84%.


City Online Services  (BOM:538674) EBIT Explanation

1. EBIT or Operating Income is linked to Return on Capital for both regular definition and Joel Greenblatt's definition.

City Online Services's annualized ROC % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

ROC % (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=NOPAT/Average Invested Capital
=Operating Income * ( 1 - Tax Rate % )/( (Invested Capital (Q: Dec. 2025 ) + Invested Capital (Q: Mar. 2026 ))/ count )
=-10.624 * ( 1 - 100% )/( (0 + 45.96)/ 1 )
=-0/45.96
=0.00 %

where

Note: The Operating Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) data.

2. Joel Greenblatt's definition of Return on Capital:

City Online Services's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=EBIT/Average of (Net fixed Assets + Net Working Capital)
=EBIT/Average of (Property, Plant and Equipment+Net Working Capital)
     Q: Dec. 2025  Q: Mar. 2026
=EBIT/( ( (Property, Plant and Equipment + Net Working Capital) + (Property, Plant and Equipment + Net Working Capital) )/ count )
=1.652/( ( (0 + max(0, 0)) + (10.247 + max(-30.231, 0)) )/ 1 )
=1.652/( ( 0 + 10.247 )/ 1 )
=1.652/10.247
=16.12 %

where Working Capital is:

Working Capital(Q: Dec. 2025 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(0 + 0 + 0) - (0 + 0 + 0)
=0

Working Capital(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(10.203 + 0.582 + 7.531) - (22.054 + 0 + 26.493)
=-30.231

When net working capital is negative, 0 is used.

Note: The EBIT data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) EBIT data.

3. It is also linked to Joel Greenblatt's definition of Earnings Yield:

City Online Services's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for today is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %=EBIT (TTM)/Enterprise Value (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-2.399/35.073
=-6.84 %

* 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.


City Online Services EBIT Related Terms


City Online Services EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for City Online Services's EBIT 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.

City Online Services EBIT Chart

City Online Services Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
EBIT
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City Online Services Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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BOM:538674 vs VZ, TMUS, T: EBIT Comparison

For the Telecom Services subindustry, City Online Services's EV-to-EBIT, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBIT data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


City Online Services EV-to-EBIT vs Telecommunication Services Industry

For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, City Online Services's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where City Online Services's EV-to-EBIT falls into.


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City Online Services EBIT Calculation

EBIT, sometimes also called Earnings Before Interest and Taxes, is a measure of a firm's profit that includes all expenses except interest and income tax expenses. It is the difference between operating revenues and operating expenses. When a firm does not have non-operating income, then Operating Income is sometimes used as a synonym for EBIT and operating profit.

EBIT 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 ₹-2.40 Mil.

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about EBIT →
What does a EBIT of ₹-2.40 Mil mean?
City Online Services (BOM:538674) has a EBIT of ₹-2.40 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Earnings before interest and taxes is the difference between operating revenue and operating expenses. View historical data on City Online Services.
Is City Online Services' EBIT too high?
City Online Services' current EBIT is ₹-2.40 Mil. Overall, City Online Services has a GF Score™ of 47/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does City Online Services' EBIT compare to VZ and TMUS?
City Online Services' EBIT of ₹-2.40 Mil can be compared against companies in the Telecommunication Services industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EBIT for a Telecommunication Services company?
A good EBIT depends on the Telecommunication Services industry context. However, EBIT 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 mean?
A high EBIT can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Earnings before interest and taxes is the difference between operating revenue and operating expenses. View historical data on City Online Services. City Online Services's current EBIT is ₹-2.40 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is City Online Services stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, City Online Services (BOM:538674) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹5.01, compared to a current price of ₹8.16 — trading 62.9% above its estimated fair value. The current EBIT is ₹-2.40 Mil. City Online Services' overall GF Score™ is 47/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EBIT calculated?
EBIT is calculated from a company's financial statements. For City Online Services (BOM:538674), the current EBIT is ₹-2.40 Mil 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 City Online Services (BOM:538674) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, City Online Services stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ₹8.16 is trading 62.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹5.01. GuruFocus considers City Online Services to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for BOM:538674:

  • EBIT: ₹-2.40 Mil
  • GF Value™: ₹5.01 vs. price of ₹8.16 (62.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 47/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:538674 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


City Online Services Business Description

Address Aditya Trade Cente, 701, 7th Floor, Ameerpet, Hyderabad, TG, IND, 500 038
City Online Services Ltd provides internet-based services, including internet bandwidth, digital television, data center solutions, Voice over Internet Protocol services, WiFi, and real-time data, voice, and video solutions. The company serves diverse sectors such as corporate clients, media companies, hospitality, and residential complexes. Its operations focus on both wired and wireless internet connectivity, web hosting, server co-location, video streaming, and webcasting services. With a presence prominently in India across states like Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka, it generates revenue through subscription and service fees for its internet and digital communication offerings. The company also delivers triple play services that combine internet, telephone, and direct-to-home television.
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