ELST (Electronic Systems Technology) EBIT: $-0.33 Mil (TTM As of Sep. 2024)

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What is Electronic Systems Technology EBIT?

Electronic Systems Technology ELST 12 EBIT is $-0.33 Mil as of Sep. 2024. GuruFocus rates ELST with a GF Score™ of 12/100.

Electronic Systems Technology's earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) for the three months ended in Sep. 2024 was $-0.07 Mil. Its earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Sep. 2024 was $-0.33 Mil.

EBIT or Operating Income is linked to Return on Capital for both regular definition and Joel Greenblatt's definition. Electronic Systems Technology's annualized ROC % for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2024 was -35.31%. Electronic Systems Technology's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2024 was -36.52%.

EBIT is also linked to Joel Greenblatt's definition of earnings yield. Electronic Systems Technology's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2024 was 71.18%.


Electronic Systems Technology  (OTCPK:ELST) EBIT Explanation

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

Electronic Systems Technology's annualized ROC % for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2024 is calculated as:

ROC % (Q: Sep. 2024 )
=NOPAT/Average Invested Capital
=Operating Income * ( 1 - Tax Rate % )/( (Invested Capital (Q: Jun. 2024 ) + Invested Capital (Q: Sep. 2024 ))/ count )
=-0.292 * ( 1 - 0% )/( (0.784 + 0.87)/ 2 )
=-0.292/0.827
=-35.31 %

where

Note: The Operating Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Sep. 2024) data.

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

Electronic Systems Technology's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2024 is calculated as:

ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %(Q: Sep. 2024 )
=EBIT/Average of (Net fixed Assets + Net Working Capital)
=EBIT/Average of (Property, Plant and Equipment+Net Working Capital)
     Q: Jun. 2024  Q: Sep. 2024
=EBIT/( ( (Property, Plant and Equipment + Net Working Capital) + (Property, Plant and Equipment + Net Working Capital) )/ count )
=-0.292/( ( (0.028 + max(0.728, 0)) + (0.016 + max(0.827, 0)) )/ 2 )
=-0.292/( ( 0.756 + 0.843 )/ 2 )
=-0.292/0.7995
=-36.52 %

where Working Capital is:

Working Capital(Q: Jun. 2024 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(0.076 + 0.748 + 0.02) - (0.09 + 0 + 0.026)
=0.728

Working Capital(Q: Sep. 2024 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(0.059 + 0.786 + 0.029) - (0.023 + 0 + 0.024)
=0.827

When net working capital is negative, 0 is used.

Note: The EBIT data used here is four times the quarterly (Sep. 2024) EBIT data.

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

Electronic Systems Technology's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for today is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %=EBIT (TTM)/Enterprise Value (Q: Sep. 2024 )
=-0.331/-0.465
=71.18 %

* 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.


Electronic Systems Technology EBIT Related Terms


Electronic Systems Technology EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Electronic Systems Technology'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.

Electronic Systems Technology EBIT Chart

Electronic Systems Technology Annual Data
Trend Dec14 Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23
EBIT
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -0.21 -0.22 -0.19 0.08 -0.18

Electronic Systems Technology Quarterly Data
Dec19 Mar20 Jun20 Sep20 Dec20 Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24
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ELST vs AKTSQ, MLRT, CSCO: EBIT Comparison

For the Communication Equipment subindustry, Electronic Systems Technology'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.


Electronic Systems Technology EV-to-EBIT vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Electronic Systems Technology's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Electronic Systems Technology's EV-to-EBIT falls into.


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Electronic Systems Technology 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 Sep. 2024 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-0.33 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 $-0.33 Mil mean?
Electronic Systems Technology (ELST) has a EBIT of $-0.33 Mil as of Sep. 2024. Earnings before interest and taxes is the difference between operating revenue and operating expenses. View historical data on Electronic Systems Technology.
Is Electronic Systems Technology's EBIT too high?
Electronic Systems Technology's current EBIT is $-0.33 Mil. Overall, Electronic Systems Technology has a GF Score™ of 12/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Electronic Systems Technology's EBIT compare to AKTSQ and MLRT?
Electronic Systems Technology's EBIT of $-0.33 Mil can be compared against companies in the Hardware 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 Hardware company?
A good EBIT depends on the Hardware 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 Electronic Systems Technology. Electronic Systems Technology's current EBIT is $-0.33 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Electronic Systems Technology stock overvalued right now?
Electronic Systems Technology (ELST) has a current EBIT of $-0.33 Mil. The current EBIT is $-0.33 Mil. Electronic Systems Technology's overall GF Score™ is 12/100. 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 Electronic Systems Technology (ELST), the current EBIT is $-0.33 Mil as of Sep. 2024. 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.

Electronic Systems Technology Business Description

Address 415 N. Roosevelt Street, STE B1, Kennewick, WA, USA, 99336
Electronic Systems Technology Inc is engaged in the development and manufacturing of digital data (non-voice) radio transceivers for use in industrial wireless networking applications. It designs, develops, manufactures, and markets industrial wireless products and accessories. The company's products provide communication solutions for applications underutilized by conventional, commercial-grade communication systems. It offers product lines in markets for process automation in commercial, industrial, and government arenas domestically as well as internationally.
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