Chothani Foods (BOM:540681) EBIT: ₹3.82 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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BOM:540681 Chothani Foods Ltd BOM:540681
55 GF Score
Price ₹8.30
GF Value ₹16.43
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Chothani Foods EBIT?

Chothani Foods BOM:540681 55 EBIT is ₹3.82 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates BOM:540681 with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹16.43 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Chothani Foods's earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹0.93 Mil. Its earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹3.82 Mil.

EBIT or Operating Income is linked to Return on Capital for both regular definition and Joel Greenblatt's definition. Chothani Foods's annualized ROC % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.77%. Chothani Foods's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.30%.

EBIT is also linked to Joel Greenblatt's definition of earnings yield. Chothani Foods's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.85%.


Chothani Foods  (BOM:540681) EBIT Explanation

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

Chothani Foods'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: Sep. 2025 ) + Invested Capital (Q: Mar. 2026 ))/ count )
=1.55 * ( 1 - 15% )/( (170.959 + 171.728)/ 2 )
=1.3175/171.3435
=0.77 %

where

Note: The Operating Income data used here is two times the semi-annual (Mar. 2026) data.

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

Chothani Foods'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: Sep. 2025  Q: Mar. 2026
=EBIT/( ( (Property, Plant and Equipment + Net Working Capital) + (Property, Plant and Equipment + Net Working Capital) )/ count )
=1.862/( ( (6.869 + max(135.948, 0)) + (6.663 + max(137.645, 0)) )/ 2 )
=1.862/( ( 142.817 + 144.308 )/ 2 )
=1.862/143.5625
=1.30 %

where Working Capital is:

Working Capital(Q: Sep. 2025 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(62.987 + 119.724 + 2.306) - (46.904 + 0 + 2.165)
=135.948

Working Capital(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(52.289 + 121.555 + 0.48999999999998) - (34.968 + 0 + 1.721)
=137.645

When net working capital is negative, 0 is used.

Note: The EBIT data used here is two times the semi-annual (Mar. 2026) EBIT data.

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

Chothani Foods's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for today is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %=EBIT (TTM)/Enterprise Value (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=3.815/99.168
=3.85 %

* 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.


Chothani Foods EBIT Related Terms


Chothani Foods EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Chothani Foods'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.

Chothani Foods EBIT Chart

Chothani Foods Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
EBIT
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 3.20 3.77 3.97 3.81 3.82

Chothani Foods Semi-Annual Data
Mar16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
EBIT Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.73 2.12 1.69 2.88 0.93

BOM:540681 vs KHC, GIS: EBIT Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Chothani Foods'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.


Chothani Foods EV-to-EBIT vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Chothani Foods's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Chothani Foods's EV-to-EBIT falls into.


BOM:540681
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Chothani Foods 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 semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was ₹3.82 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 ₹3.82 Mil mean?
Chothani Foods (BOM:540681) has a EBIT of ₹3.82 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Earnings before interest and taxes is the difference between operating revenue and operating expenses. View historical data on Chothani Foods.
Is Chothani Foods' EBIT too high?
Chothani Foods' current EBIT is ₹3.82 Mil. Overall, Chothani Foods has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Chothani Foods' EBIT compare to KHC and GIS?
Chothani Foods' EBIT of ₹3.82 Mil can be compared against companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good EBIT depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods 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 Chothani Foods. Chothani Foods's current EBIT is ₹3.82 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Chothani Foods stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chothani Foods (BOM:540681) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹16.43, compared to a current price of ₹8.30 — trading 49.5% below its estimated fair value. The current EBIT is ₹3.82 Mil. Chothani Foods' overall GF Score™ is 55/100 with 6 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 Chothani Foods (BOM:540681), the current EBIT is ₹3.82 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 Chothani Foods (BOM:540681) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chothani Foods stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₹8.30 is trading 49.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹16.43. GuruFocus considers Chothani Foods to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for BOM:540681:

  • EBIT: ₹3.82 Mil
  • GF Value™: ₹16.43 vs. price of ₹8.30 (49.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 55/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:540681 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Chothani Foods Business Description

Address Office No. 408, B Wing, Dhamji Shamji Corporate Square, Laxmi Nagar, Ghatkopar East, Mumbai, MH, IND, 400075
Chothani Foods Ltd is engaged in manufacturing and supplying different types of spices. The company has two brands APPU MASALA and GAYATRI MASALA. With more than 30 types of Spices and Masalas like Pav Bhaji Masala, Chaat Masala, Tea Masala, Garam Masala, Sambhar Masala, Punjabi Chole Masala, Biryani and Pulav Masala, Kitchen King Masala and various Powders like Red Chilli Powder, Jeera Powder, White Pepper Powder, Turmeric Powder, etc.
55GF Score

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