Far East Hotels & Entertainment (HKSE:00037) EBIT: HK$-8.38 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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HKSE:00037 Far East Hotels & Entertainment Ltd HKSE:00037
36 GF Score
Price HK$0.50
GF Value HK$0.38
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Far East Hotels & Entertainment EBIT?

Far East Hotels & Entertainment HKSE:00037 36 EBIT is HK$-8.38 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates HKSE:00037 with a GF Score™ of 36/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$0.38 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

Far East Hotels & Entertainment's earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was HK$-2.27 Mil. Its earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was HK$-8.38 Mil.

EBIT or Operating Income is linked to Return on Capital for both regular definition and Joel Greenblatt's definition. Far East Hotels & Entertainment's annualized ROC % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -2.39%. Far East Hotels & Entertainment's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -15.05%.

EBIT is also linked to Joel Greenblatt's definition of earnings yield. Far East Hotels & Entertainment's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -2.31%.


Far East Hotels & Entertainment  (HKSE:00037) EBIT Explanation

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

Far East Hotels & Entertainment'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 )
=-7.062 * ( 1 - 0% )/( (293.641 + 296.798)/ 2 )
=-7.062/295.2195
=-2.39 %

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:

Far East Hotels & Entertainment'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 )
=-4.546/( ( (28.289 + max(3.711, 0)) + (28.402 + max(-4.161, 0)) )/ 2 )
=-4.546/( ( 32 + 28.402 )/ 2 )
=-4.546/30.201
=-15.05 %

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)
=(0.822 + 0.298 + 13.931) - (10.897 + 0 + 0.443)
=3.711

Working Capital(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(0.802 + 0.256 + -3.5527136788005E-15) - (4.762 + 0 + 0.457)
=-4.161

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:

Far East Hotels & Entertainment's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for today is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %=EBIT (TTM)/Enterprise Value (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-8.376/362.171
=-2.31 %

* 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.


Far East Hotels & Entertainment EBIT Related Terms


Far East Hotels & Entertainment EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Far East Hotels & Entertainment'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.

Far East Hotels & Entertainment EBIT Chart

Far East Hotels & Entertainment Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
EBIT
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Far East Hotels & Entertainment Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
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HKSE:00037 vs CBRE, BEKE, JLL: EBIT Comparison

For the Real Estate Services subindustry, Far East Hotels & Entertainment'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.


Far East Hotels & Entertainment EV-to-EBIT vs Real Estate Industry

For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, Far East Hotels & Entertainment's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Far East Hotels & Entertainment's EV-to-EBIT falls into.


HKSE:00037
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Far East Hotels & Entertainment 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 HK$-8.38 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 HK$-8.38 Mil mean?
Far East Hotels & Entertainment (HKSE:00037) has a EBIT of HK$-8.38 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Earnings before interest and taxes is the difference between operating revenue and operating expenses. View historical data on Far East Hotels & Entertainment.
Is Far East Hotels & Entertainment's EBIT too high?
Far East Hotels & Entertainment's current EBIT is HK$-8.38 Mil. Overall, Far East Hotels & Entertainment has a GF Score™ of 36/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Far East Hotels & Entertainment's EBIT compare to CBRE and BEKE?
Far East Hotels & Entertainment's EBIT of HK$-8.38 Mil can be compared against companies in the Real Estate 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 Real Estate company?
A good EBIT depends on the Real Estate 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 Far East Hotels & Entertainment. Far East Hotels & Entertainment's current EBIT is HK$-8.38 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Far East Hotels & Entertainment stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Far East Hotels & Entertainment (HKSE:00037) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.38, compared to a current price of HK$0.50 — trading 30.3% above its estimated fair value. The current EBIT is HK$-8.38 Mil. Far East Hotels & Entertainment's overall GF Score™ is 36/100 with 2 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 Far East Hotels & Entertainment (HKSE:00037), the current EBIT is HK$-8.38 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 Far East Hotels & Entertainment (HKSE:00037) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Far East Hotels & Entertainment stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of HK$0.50 is trading 30.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.38. GuruFocus considers Far East Hotels & Entertainment to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for HKSE:00037:

  • EBIT: HK$-8.38 Mil
  • GF Value™: HK$0.38 vs. price of HK$0.50 (30.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 36/100 with 2 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:00037 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Far East Hotels & Entertainment Business Description

Address 200 Gloucester Road, Suite 1902, 19th Floor, The Sun’s Group Centre, Wanchai, Hong Kong, HKG
Far East Hotels & Entertainment Ltd is a Hong Kong-based investment holding company. Through its subsidiaries, the company operates in the following reportable segments: Hotel operation in Hong Kong, Property investment in Hong Kong, Property investment overseas, and Securities investment and trading. The majority of the group's revenue is generated from the Hotel operation in Hong Kong segment, which operates the Cheung Chau Warwick Hotel in Hong Kong. Geographically, it generates maximum revenue from Hong Kong, and the rest from overseas markets.
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