Upbest Group (HKSE:00335) EBIT: HK$101.73 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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HKSE:00335 Upbest Group Ltd HKSE:00335
52 GF Score
Price HK$0.67
GF Value HK$0.50
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Upbest Group EBIT?

Upbest Group HKSE:00335 52 EBIT is HK$101.73 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates HKSE:00335 with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$0.50 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Upbest Group's earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was HK$72.91 Mil. Its earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was HK$101.73 Mil.

EBIT or Operating Income is linked to Return on Capital for both regular definition and Joel Greenblatt's definition. Upbest Group's annualized ROC % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.33%. Upbest Group's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 37.23%.

EBIT is also linked to Joel Greenblatt's definition of earnings yield. Upbest Group's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 6.33%.


Upbest Group  (HKSE:00335) EBIT Explanation

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

Upbest Group'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 )
=39.982 * ( 1 - 9.88% )/( (2674.326 + 2732.159)/ 2 )
=36.0317784/2703.2425
=1.33 %

where

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))
=3157.894 - 241.393 - ( 242.175 - max(0, 324.939 - 882.024+242.175))
=2674.326

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))
=3200.682 - 210.481 - ( 258.042 - max(0, 299.778 - 879.346+258.042))
=2732.159

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:

Upbest Group'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 )
=145.826/( ( (2.071 + max(387.763, 0)) + (2.305 + max(391.343, 0)) )/ 2 )
=145.826/( ( 389.834 + 393.648 )/ 2 )
=145.826/391.741
=37.23 %

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)
=(534.655 + 3.011 + 102.183) - (241.393 + 0 + 10.693)
=387.763

Working Capital(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(544.179 + 3.011 + 74.114) - (210.481 + 0 + 19.48)
=391.343

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:

Upbest Group's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for today is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %=EBIT (TTM)/Enterprise Value (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=101.73/1607.842
=6.33 %

* 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.


Upbest Group EBIT Related Terms


Upbest Group EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Upbest Group'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.

Upbest Group EBIT Chart

Upbest Group Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
EBIT
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Upbest Group 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:00335 vs MS, GS, SCHW: EBIT Comparison

For the Capital Markets subindustry, Upbest Group'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.


Upbest Group EV-to-EBIT vs Capital Markets Industry

For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, Upbest Group's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

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


HKSE:00335
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Upbest Group 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$101.73 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$101.73 Mil mean?
Upbest Group (HKSE:00335) has a EBIT of HK$101.73 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Earnings before interest and taxes is the difference between operating revenue and operating expenses. View historical data on Upbest Group.
Is Upbest Group's EBIT too high?
Upbest Group's current EBIT is HK$101.73 Mil. Overall, Upbest Group has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Upbest Group's EBIT compare to MS and GS?
Upbest Group's EBIT of HK$101.73 Mil can be compared against companies in the Capital Markets 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 Capital Markets company?
A good EBIT depends on the Capital Markets 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 Upbest Group. Upbest Group's current EBIT is HK$101.73 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Upbest Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Upbest Group (HKSE:00335) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.50, compared to a current price of HK$0.67 — trading 34% above its estimated fair value. The current EBIT is HK$101.73 Mil. Upbest Group's overall GF Score™ is 52/100 with 6 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 Upbest Group (HKSE:00335), the current EBIT is HK$101.73 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 Upbest Group (HKSE:00335) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Upbest Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of HK$0.67 is trading 34% above its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.50. GuruFocus considers Upbest Group to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for HKSE:00335:

  • EBIT: HK$101.73 Mil
  • GF Value™: HK$0.50 vs. price of HK$0.67 (34% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 52/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:00335 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Upbest Group Business Description

Address 300 Des Voeux Road Central, 2nd Floor, Wah Kit Commercial Centre, Hong Kong, HKG
Upbest Group Ltd is an investment holding company. Through its subsidiaries, it is engaged in securities broking, futures broking, securities margin financing, money lending, corporate finance advisory, assets management, precious metal trading, and property investment. The company's operating segment includes Broking, Financing, Corporate Finance, Assets Management, Properties Investment, and Precious Metal Trading. The maximum revenue for the company is generated from its Financing segment which represents its securities margin financing and money lending business. Geographically, the company derives its key revenue from Hong Kong and the rest from Macau and the People's Republic of China.
52GF Score

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