China Metal Resources Utilization (HKSE:01636) EBIT: HK$-295.2 Mil (TTM As of Jun. 2025)

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HKSE:01636 China Metal Resources Utilization Ltd HKSE:01636
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Price HK$0.31
GF Value HK$0.11
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What is China Metal Resources Utilization EBIT?

China Metal Resources Utilization HKSE:01636 21 EBIT is HK$-295.2 Mil as of Jun. 2025. GuruFocus rates HKSE:01636 with a GF Score™ of 21/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$0.11. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

China Metal Resources Utilization's earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) for the six months ended in Jun. 2025 was HK$-49.8 Mil. Its earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2025 was HK$-295.2 Mil.

EBIT or Operating Income is linked to Return on Capital for both regular definition and Joel Greenblatt's definition. China Metal Resources Utilization's annualized ROC % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2025 was -2.53%. China Metal Resources Utilization's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2025 was -21.03%.

EBIT is also linked to Joel Greenblatt's definition of earnings yield. China Metal Resources Utilization's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2025 was -14.38%.


China Metal Resources Utilization  (HKSE:01636) EBIT Explanation

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

China Metal Resources Utilization's annualized ROC % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2025 is calculated as:

ROC % (Q: Jun. 2025 )
=NOPAT/Average Invested Capital
=Operating Income * ( 1 - Tax Rate % )/( (Invested Capital (Q: Dec. 2024 ) + Invested Capital (Q: Jun. 2025 ))/ count )
=-104.858 * ( 1 - 0% )/( (2809.239 + 5492.059)/ 2 )
=-104.858/4150.649
=-2.53 %

where

Invested Capital(Q: Dec. 2024 )
=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))
=1156.417 - 3376.99 - ( 3.857 - max(0, 5599.537 - 569.725+3.857))
=2809.239

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))
=1166.852 - 1027.555 - ( 0.962 - max(0, 5934.63 - 581.868+0.962))
=5492.059

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

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

China Metal Resources Utilization's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2025 is calculated as:

ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %(Q: Jun. 2025 )
=EBIT/Average of (Net fixed Assets + Net Working Capital)
=EBIT/Average of (Property, Plant and Equipment+Net Working Capital)
     Q: Dec. 2024  Q: Jun. 2025
=EBIT/( ( (Property, Plant and Equipment + Net Working Capital) + (Property, Plant and Equipment + Net Working Capital) )/ count )
=-99.582/( ( (434.73 + max(-3330.116, 0)) + (512.133 + max(-4033.757, 0)) )/ 2 )
=-99.582/( ( 434.73 + 512.133 )/ 2 )
=-99.582/473.4315
=-21.03 %

where Working Capital is:

Working Capital(Q: Dec. 2024 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(14.151 + 41.861 + 434.268) - (3376.99 + 0 + 443.406)
=-3330.116

Working Capital(Q: Jun. 2025 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(14.892 + 45.359 + 35.129) - (1027.555 + 0 + 3101.582)
=-4033.757

When net working capital is negative, 0 is used.

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

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

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

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %=EBIT (TTM)/Enterprise Value (Q: Jun. 2025 )
=-295.159/2052.196
=-14.38 %

* 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 Metal Resources Utilization EBIT Related Terms


China Metal Resources Utilization EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for China Metal Resources Utilization'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 Metal Resources Utilization EBIT Chart

China Metal Resources Utilization Annual Data
Trend Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24
EBIT
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -243.47 204.14 -5,062.96 -581.62 -319.75

China Metal Resources Utilization Semi-Annual Data
Dec15 Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25
EBIT Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -394.14 -187.48 -75.00 -245.37 -49.79

HKSE:01636 vs SCCO, FCX: EBIT Comparison

For the Copper subindustry, China Metal Resources Utilization'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 Metal Resources Utilization EV-to-EBIT vs Metals & Mining Industry

For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, China Metal Resources Utilization's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

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


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China Metal Resources Utilization 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 Jun. 2025 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was HK$-295.2 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$-295.2 Mil mean?
China Metal Resources Utilization (HKSE:01636) has a EBIT of HK$-295.2 Mil as of Jun. 2025. Earnings before interest and taxes is the difference between operating revenue and operating expenses. View historical data on China Metal Resources Utilization.
Is China Metal Resources Utilization's EBIT too high?
China Metal Resources Utilization's current EBIT is HK$-295.2 Mil. Overall, China Metal Resources Utilization has a GF Score™ of 21/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Metal Resources Utilization's EBIT compare to SCCO and FCX?
China Metal Resources Utilization's EBIT of HK$-295.2 Mil can be compared against companies in the Metals & Mining 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 Metals & Mining company?
A good EBIT depends on the Metals & Mining 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 Metal Resources Utilization. China Metal Resources Utilization's current EBIT is HK$-295.2 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Metal Resources Utilization stock overvalued right now?
China Metal Resources Utilization (HKSE:01636) has a current EBIT of HK$-295.2 Mil. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.11, compared to a current price of HK$0.31 — trading 181.8% above its estimated fair value. The current EBIT is HK$-295.2 Mil. China Metal Resources Utilization's overall GF Score™ is 21/100 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 China Metal Resources Utilization (HKSE:01636), the current EBIT is HK$-295.2 Mil as of Jun. 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 Metal Resources Utilization (HKSE:01636) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Metal Resources Utilization stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of HK$0.31 is trading 181.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.11.

Key valuation signals for HKSE:01636:

  • EBIT: HK$-295.2 Mil
  • GF Value™: HK$0.11 vs. price of HK$0.31 (181.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 21/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:01636 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


China Metal Resources Utilization Business Description

Address She Nos 1, 3 and 8, Shunhe Village, Shunhe Village Xiaojiangou Town, Youxian District, Sichuan Province, Mianyang, CHN
China Metal Resources Utilization Ltd is a manufacturer of recycled copper products, also known as copper semis, in Southwest China. The company's majority revenue-earning segment is recycled copper products, in which it processes recycled scrap and electrolytic copper to manufacture a various product, including copper wire rods, copper wires, copper plates, and copper granules. The power transmission and distribution cables segment include manufacturing and sales of power transmission and distribution cables, and the Communication cables segment engages in manufacturing and sales of communication cables.
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