China Literature (FRA:C2X) EBIT: €-74.4 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)


FRA:C2X China Literature Ltd FRA:C2X
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What is China Literature EBIT?

China Literature FRA:C2X +1.92% 78 EBIT is €-74.4 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates FRA:C2X with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of €3.49. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

China Literature's earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was €-195.4 Mil. Its earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was €-74.4 Mil.

EBIT or Operating Income is linked to Return on Capital for both regular definition and Joel Greenblatt's definition. China Literature's annualized ROC % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 1.54%. China Literature's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was -1,244.48%.

EBIT is also linked to Joel Greenblatt's definition of earnings yield. China Literature's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was -5.90%.


China Literature  (FRA:C2X) EBIT Explanation

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

China Literature's annualized ROC % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

ROC % (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=NOPAT/Average Invested Capital
=Operating Income * ( 1 - Tax Rate % )/( (Invested Capital (Q: Jun. 2025 ) + Invested Capital (Q: Dec. 2025 ))/ count )
=24.058 * ( 1 - 0% )/( (1692.958 + 1422.965)/ 2 )
=24.058/1557.9615
=1.54 %

where

Invested Capital(Q: Jun. 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))
=2801.657 - 257.987 - ( 850.712 - max(0, 452.334 - 1323.824+850.712))
=1692.958

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))
=2616.988 - 257.652 - ( 936.371 - max(0, 458.128 - 1472.126+936.371))
=1422.965

Note: The Operating Income data used here is two times the semi-annual (Dec. 2025) data.

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

China Literature's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %(Q: Dec. 2025 )
=EBIT/Average of (Net fixed Assets + Net Working Capital)
=EBIT/Average of (Property, Plant and Equipment+Net Working Capital)
     Q: Jun. 2025  Q: Dec. 2025
=EBIT/( ( (Property, Plant and Equipment + Net Working Capital) + (Property, Plant and Equipment + Net Working Capital) )/ count )
=-390.848/( ( (33.547 + max(-28.73, 0)) + (29.266 + max(-22.545, 0)) )/ 2 )
=-390.848/( ( 33.547 + 29.266 )/ 2 )
=-390.848/31.4065
=-1,244.48 %

where Working Capital is:

Working Capital(Q: Jun. 2025 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(159.32 + 81.661 + 174.077) - (257.987 + 0 + 185.801)
=-28.73

Working Capital(Q: Dec. 2025 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(228.226 + 69.917 + 129.617) - (257.652 + 0 + 192.653)
=-22.545

When net working capital is negative, 0 is used.

Note: The EBIT data used here is two times the semi-annual (Dec. 2025) EBIT data.

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

China Literature's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for today is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %=EBIT (TTM)/Enterprise Value (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=-74.363/1260.297
=-5.90 %

* 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.


China Literature EBIT Related Terms


China Literature EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for China Literature'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.

China Literature EBIT Chart

China Literature Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EBIT
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China Literature Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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FRA:C2X vs GOOGL, META, SPOT: EBIT Comparison

For the Internet Content & Information subindustry, China Literature'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.


China Literature EV-to-EBIT vs Interactive Media Industry

For the Interactive Media industry and Communication Services sector, China Literature's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

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


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China Literature 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 Dec. 2025 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €-74.4 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 €-74.4 Mil mean?
China Literature (FRA:C2X) has a EBIT of €-74.4 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Earnings before interest and taxes is the difference between operating revenue and operating expenses. View historical data on China Literature.
Is China Literature's EBIT too high?
China Literature's current EBIT is €-74.4 Mil. Overall, China Literature has a GF Score™ of 78/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Literature's EBIT compare to GOOGL and META?
China Literature's EBIT of €-74.4 Mil can be compared against companies in the Interactive Media 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 an Interactive Media company?
A good EBIT depends on the Interactive Media 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 China Literature. China Literature's current EBIT is €-74.4 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Literature stock overvalued right now?
China Literature (FRA:C2X) has a current EBIT of €-74.4 Mil. The stock's GF Value™ is €3.49, compared to a current price of €2.12 — trading 39.3% below its estimated fair value. The current EBIT is €-74.4 Mil. China Literature's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 5 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 China Literature (FRA:C2X), the current EBIT is €-74.4 Mil as of Dec. 2025. 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 China Literature (FRA:C2X) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Literature stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €2.12 is trading 39.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of €3.49.

Key valuation signals for FRA:C2X:

  • EBIT: €-74.4 Mil
  • GF Value™: €3.49 vs. price of €2.12 (39.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 78/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:C2X stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


China Literature Business Description

Other Exchanges CHLLF:USA00772:Hong Kong
Address No. 5169 Binjiang Avenue, N3 Lujiazui Binjiang Center, Pudong New Area, Shanghai, CHN, 200135
China Literature Ltd is an investment holding company. The company, along with its subsidiaries, provides online reading services, copyright commercialization, writer cultivation and brokerage, and operation of text work reading. It generates its revenue from Online reading through self-owned platform products. It operates in two segments: Online business, Intellectual property operations, and others. The Online business segment that derives the majority of revenue comprises online paid reading, online advertising, and game publishing. The Intellectual property operations and other segment include licensing and distribution of film and television properties, copyrights licensing, sales of adaptation rights and scripts, sales of physical books, and in-house online games operations.
78GF Score

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