Hephaestus Holdings (HKSE:08173) EBIT: HK$-7.30 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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HKSE:08173 Hephaestus Holdings Ltd HKSE:08173
32 GF Score
Price HK$0.12
GF Value HK$0.45
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Hephaestus Holdings EBIT?

Hephaestus Holdings HKSE:08173 32 EBIT is HK$-7.30 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates HKSE:08173 with a GF Score™ of 32/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$0.45 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Hephaestus Holdings's earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was HK$-3.87 Mil. Its earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was HK$-7.30 Mil.

EBIT or Operating Income is linked to Return on Capital for both regular definition and Joel Greenblatt's definition. Hephaestus Holdings's annualized ROC % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -3.68%. Hephaestus Holdings's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -1,628.18%.

EBIT is also linked to Joel Greenblatt's definition of earnings yield. Hephaestus Holdings's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -44.79%.


Hephaestus Holdings  (HKSE:08173) EBIT Explanation

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

Hephaestus Holdings'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 )
=-1.04 * ( 1 - 0% )/( (30.877 + 25.626)/ 2 )
=-1.04/28.2515
=-3.68 %

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:

Hephaestus Holdings'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 )
=-7.742/( ( (0.639 + max(-12.181, 0)) + (0.312 + max(-9.583, 0)) )/ 2 )
=-7.742/( ( 0.639 + 0.312 )/ 2 )
=-7.742/0.4755
=-1,628.18 %

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)
=(6.795 + 0 + 0) - (8.323 + 0 + 10.653)
=-12.181

Working Capital(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(6.215 + 0 + 0) - (2.922 + 0 + 12.876)
=-9.583

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:

Hephaestus Holdings's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for today is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %=EBIT (TTM)/Enterprise Value (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-7.298/16.295
=-44.79 %

* 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.


Hephaestus Holdings EBIT Related Terms


Hephaestus Holdings EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Hephaestus Holdings'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.

Hephaestus Holdings EBIT Chart

Hephaestus Holdings Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
EBIT
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Hephaestus Holdings 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:08173 vs VRSK, EFX, BAH: EBIT Comparison

For the Consulting Services subindustry, Hephaestus Holdings'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.


Hephaestus Holdings EV-to-EBIT vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Hephaestus Holdings's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

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


HKSE:08173
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Hephaestus Holdings 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$-7.30 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$-7.30 Mil mean?
Hephaestus Holdings (HKSE:08173) has a EBIT of HK$-7.30 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Earnings before interest and taxes is the difference between operating revenue and operating expenses. View historical data on Hephaestus Holdings.
Is Hephaestus Holdings' EBIT too high?
Hephaestus Holdings' current EBIT is HK$-7.30 Mil. Overall, Hephaestus Holdings has a GF Score™ of 32/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hephaestus Holdings' EBIT compare to VRSK and EFX?
Hephaestus Holdings' EBIT of HK$-7.30 Mil can be compared against companies in the Business Services 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 Business Services company?
A good EBIT depends on the Business Services 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 Hephaestus Holdings. Hephaestus Holdings's current EBIT is HK$-7.30 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hephaestus Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hephaestus Holdings (HKSE:08173) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.45, compared to a current price of HK$0.12 — trading 74.4% below its estimated fair value. The current EBIT is HK$-7.30 Mil. Hephaestus Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 32/100 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 Hephaestus Holdings (HKSE:08173), the current EBIT is HK$-7.30 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 Hephaestus Holdings (HKSE:08173) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hephaestus Holdings stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of HK$0.12 is trading 74.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.45. GuruFocus considers Hephaestus Holdings to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for HKSE:08173:

  • EBIT: HK$-7.30 Mil
  • GF Value™: HK$0.45 vs. price of HK$0.12 (74.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 32/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:08173 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Hephaestus Holdings Business Description

Address 180 Tung Lo Wan Road, Rooms 1602, 16th floor, Park Commercial Centre, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong, HKG
Hephaestus Holdings Ltd is an investment holding company that is engaged in the provision of interior design and execution services to premises, including private residences, corporate offices, service apartments, hotels, residential clubhouses, show flats, and sales galleries. The company operates in a single segment, focusing on interior design and execution services, and derives the majority of its revenue from Hong Kong.
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