Lojas Quero-Quero (BSP:LJQQ3) EBIT: R$-40 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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BSP:LJQQ3 Lojas Quero-Quero SA BSP:LJQQ3
68 GF Score
Price R$1.14
GF Value R$2.90
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is Lojas Quero-Quero EBIT?

Lojas Quero-Quero BSP:LJQQ3 -4.20% 68 EBIT is R$-40 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates BSP:LJQQ3 with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of R$2.90 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review.

Lojas Quero-Quero's earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was R$-18 Mil. Its earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was R$-40 Mil.

EBIT or Operating Income is linked to Return on Capital for both regular definition and Joel Greenblatt's definition. Lojas Quero-Quero's annualized ROC % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -1.64%. Lojas Quero-Quero's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -5.76%.

EBIT is also linked to Joel Greenblatt's definition of earnings yield. Lojas Quero-Quero's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -7.45%.


Lojas Quero-Quero  (BSP:LJQQ3) EBIT Explanation

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

Lojas Quero-Quero'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 )
=-34.816 * ( 1 - 0% )/( (2072.439 + 2174.892)/ 2 )
=-34.816/2123.6655
=-1.64 %

where

Invested Capital(Q: Dec. 2025 )
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - Excess Cash
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - ( Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities - max(0, Total Current Liabilities - Total Current Assets+Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities))
=3771.234 - 1098.92 - ( 599.875 - max(0, 1727.801 - 2773.364+599.875))
=2072.439

Invested Capital(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - Excess Cash
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - ( Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities - max(0, Total Current Liabilities - Total Current Assets+Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities))
=3903.081 - 955.086 - ( 773.103 - max(0, 1575.015 - 2931.438+773.103))
=2174.892

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

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

Lojas Quero-Quero'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 )
=-73.816/( ( (614.628 + max(593.11, 0)) + (600.544 + max(753.744, 0)) )/ 2 )
=-73.816/( ( 1207.738 + 1354.288 )/ 2 )
=-73.816/1281.013
=-5.76 %

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)
=(1477.665 + 535.669 + 129.73) - (1098.92 + 0 + 451.034)
=593.11

Working Capital(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(1484.307 + 519.481 + 121.008) - (955.086 + 0 + 415.966)
=753.744

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:

Lojas Quero-Quero's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for today is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %=EBIT (TTM)/Enterprise Value (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-39.997/536.781
=-7.45 %

* 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.


Lojas Quero-Quero EBIT Related Terms


Lojas Quero-Quero EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Lojas Quero-Quero'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.

Lojas Quero-Quero EBIT Chart

Lojas Quero-Quero Annual Data
Trend Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EBIT
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Lojas Quero-Quero 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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BSP:LJQQ3 vs CASY, WSM, DKS: EBIT Comparison

For the Specialty Retail subindustry, Lojas Quero-Quero'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.


Lojas Quero-Quero EV-to-EBIT vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Lojas Quero-Quero's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Lojas Quero-Quero 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 R$-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 R$-40 Mil mean?
Lojas Quero-Quero (BSP:LJQQ3) has a EBIT of R$-40 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Earnings before interest and taxes is the difference between operating revenue and operating expenses. View historical data on Lojas Quero-Quero.
Is Lojas Quero-Quero's EBIT too high?
Lojas Quero-Quero's current EBIT is R$-40 Mil. Overall, Lojas Quero-Quero has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lojas Quero-Quero's EBIT compare to CASY and WSM?
Lojas Quero-Quero's EBIT of R$-40 Mil can be compared against companies in the Retail - Cyclical 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
A good EBIT depends on the Retail - Cyclical 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 Lojas Quero-Quero. Lojas Quero-Quero's current EBIT is R$-40 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lojas Quero-Quero stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lojas Quero-Quero (BSP:LJQQ3) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is R$2.90, compared to a current price of R$1.14 — trading 60.7% below its estimated fair value. The current EBIT is R$-40 Mil. Lojas Quero-Quero's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 8 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 Lojas Quero-Quero (BSP:LJQQ3), the current EBIT is R$-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 Lojas Quero-Quero (BSP:LJQQ3) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lojas Quero-Quero stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of R$1.14 is trading 60.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of R$2.90. GuruFocus considers Lojas Quero-Quero to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for BSP:LJQQ3:

  • EBIT: R$-40 Mil
  • GF Value™: R$2.90 vs. price of R$1.14 (60.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 68/100 with 8 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:LJQQ3 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Lojas Quero-Quero Business Description

Address Avenida General Flores da Cunha, 1943, Vila Cachoeirinha, Cachoeirinha, RS, BRA, 94910-003
Lojas Quero-Quero SA is mainly engaged in retail trade activities in general, offering building materials, household appliances and furniture, and related activities such as import, rendering of correspondent bank services and intermediation of extended warranty sales. It currently has stores distributed in the states of Rio Grande do Sul, Santa Cataria, Parana, Mato Grosso do Sul, and Sao Paulo, in addition to three distribution centers. The company has one operating segment, which consists of revenues obtained from retail activities, financial services, and credit cards on a segregated basis.
68GF Score

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