Southeast Asia Properties & Finance (HKSE:00252) EBIT: HK$-21.5 Mil (TTM As of Sep. 2025)

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HKSE:00252 Southeast Asia Properties & Finance Ltd HKSE:00252
17 GF Score
Price HK$1.60
GF Value HK$2.84
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Southeast Asia Properties & Finance EBIT?

Southeast Asia Properties & Finance HKSE:00252 17 EBIT is HK$-21.5 Mil as of Sep. 2025. GuruFocus rates HKSE:00252 with a GF Score™ of 17/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$2.84. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Southeast Asia Properties & Finance's earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) for the six months ended in Sep. 2025 was HK$-22.2 Mil. Its earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Sep. 2025 was HK$-21.5 Mil.

EBIT or Operating Income is linked to Return on Capital for both regular definition and Joel Greenblatt's definition. Southeast Asia Properties & Finance's annualized ROC % for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 was 0.38%. Southeast Asia Properties & Finance's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 was -11.90%.

EBIT is also linked to Joel Greenblatt's definition of earnings yield. Southeast Asia Properties & Finance's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 was -3.55%.


Southeast Asia Properties & Finance  (HKSE:00252) EBIT Explanation

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

Southeast Asia Properties & Finance's annualized ROC % for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as:

ROC % (Q: Sep. 2025 )
=NOPAT/Average Invested Capital
=Operating Income * ( 1 - Tax Rate % )/( (Invested Capital (Q: Mar. 2025 ) + Invested Capital (Q: Sep. 2025 ))/ count )
=5.87 * ( 1 - 0% )/( (1690.036 + 1406.622)/ 2 )
=5.87/1548.329
=0.38 %

where

Invested Capital(Q: Mar. 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))
=1616.443 - 52.41 - ( 74.469 - max(0, 367.954 - 241.951+74.469))
=1690.036

Invested Capital(Q: Sep. 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))
=1607.63 - 120.055 - ( 85.494 - max(0, 138.884 - 219.837+85.494))
=1406.622

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

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

Southeast Asia Properties & Finance's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as:

ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %(Q: Sep. 2025 )
=EBIT/Average of (Net fixed Assets + Net Working Capital)
=EBIT/Average of (Property, Plant and Equipment+Net Working Capital)
     Q: Mar. 2025  Q: Sep. 2025
=EBIT/( ( (Property, Plant and Equipment + Net Working Capital) + (Property, Plant and Equipment + Net Working Capital) )/ count )
=-44.342/( ( (304.64 + max(89.877, 0)) + (340.484 + max(10.548, 0)) )/ 2 )
=-44.342/( ( 394.517 + 351.032 )/ 2 )
=-44.342/372.7745
=-11.90 %

where Working Capital is:

Working Capital(Q: Mar. 2025 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(57.359 + 44.757 + 64.437) - (52.41 + 0 + 24.266)
=89.877

Working Capital(Q: Sep. 2025 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(45.926 + 39.991 + 45.671) - (120.055 + 0 + 0.98499999999999)
=10.548

When net working capital is negative, 0 is used.

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

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

Southeast Asia Properties & Finance's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for today is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %=EBIT (TTM)/Enterprise Value (Q: Sep. 2025 )
=-21.478/605.106
=-3.55 %

* 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.


Southeast Asia Properties & Finance EBIT Related Terms


Southeast Asia Properties & Finance EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Southeast Asia Properties & Finance'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.

Southeast Asia Properties & Finance EBIT Chart

Southeast Asia Properties & Finance Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
EBIT
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Southeast Asia Properties & Finance 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:00252 vs IP, SW, AMCR: EBIT Comparison

For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, Southeast Asia Properties & Finance'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.


Southeast Asia Properties & Finance EV-to-EBIT vs Packaging & Containers Industry

For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Southeast Asia Properties & Finance's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Southeast Asia Properties & Finance's EV-to-EBIT falls into.


HKSE:00252
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Southeast Asia Properties & Finance 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. 2025 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was HK$-21.5 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$-21.5 Mil mean?
Southeast Asia Properties & Finance (HKSE:00252) has a EBIT of HK$-21.5 Mil as of Sep. 2025. Earnings before interest and taxes is the difference between operating revenue and operating expenses. View historical data on Southeast Asia Properties & Finance.
Is Southeast Asia Properties & Finance's EBIT too high?
Southeast Asia Properties & Finance's current EBIT is HK$-21.5 Mil. Overall, Southeast Asia Properties & Finance has a GF Score™ of 17/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Southeast Asia Properties & Finance's EBIT compare to IP and SW?
Southeast Asia Properties & Finance's EBIT of HK$-21.5 Mil can be compared against companies in the Packaging & Containers 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 Packaging & Containers company?
A good EBIT depends on the Packaging & Containers 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 Southeast Asia Properties & Finance. Southeast Asia Properties & Finance's current EBIT is HK$-21.5 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Southeast Asia Properties & Finance stock overvalued right now?
Southeast Asia Properties & Finance (HKSE:00252) has a current EBIT of HK$-21.5 Mil. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$2.84, compared to a current price of HK$1.60 — trading 43.7% below its estimated fair value. The current EBIT is HK$-21.5 Mil. Southeast Asia Properties & Finance's overall GF Score™ is 17/100 with 4 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 Southeast Asia Properties & Finance (HKSE:00252), the current EBIT is HK$-21.5 Mil as of Sep. 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 Southeast Asia Properties & Finance (HKSE:00252) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Southeast Asia Properties & Finance stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of HK$1.60 is trading 43.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of HK$2.84.

Key valuation signals for HKSE:00252:

  • EBIT: HK$-21.5 Mil
  • GF Value™: HK$2.84 vs. price of HK$1.60 (43.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 17/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:00252 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Southeast Asia Properties & Finance Business Description

Address Silvercord, No. 30 Canton Road, Units 407-410, 4th Floor, Tower 2, Tsimshatsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong, HKG
Southeast Asia Properties & Finance Ltd is engaged in property, packaging materials, and brokerage businesses. It operates in the segments of Property investment, development, and leasing/hotel operation; Manufacturing and distribution of plastic packaging materials; and Broking and securities margin financing. It derives the majority of its revenue from the Manufacturing and distribution of plastic packaging materials. It has a geographical presence in Hong Kong, the Philippines, the PRC, Oceania, Europe, and North America.
17GF Score

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