Universe Printshop Holdings (HKSE:08448) EBIT: HK$2.7 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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HKSE:08448 Universe Printshop Holdings Ltd HKSE:08448
34 GF Score
Price HK$0.89
GF Value HK$0.44
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Universe Printshop Holdings EBIT?

Universe Printshop Holdings HKSE:08448 34 EBIT is HK$2.7 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates HKSE:08448 with a GF Score™ of 34/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$0.44 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Universe Printshop Holdings's earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was HK$-1.1 Mil. Its earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was HK$2.7 Mil.

EBIT or Operating Income is linked to Return on Capital for both regular definition and Joel Greenblatt's definition. Universe Printshop Holdings's annualized ROC % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 4.44%. Universe Printshop Holdings's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -10.31%.

EBIT is also linked to Joel Greenblatt's definition of earnings yield. Universe Printshop Holdings's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.58%.


Universe Printshop Holdings  (HKSE:08448) EBIT Explanation

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

Universe Printshop 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 )
=1.878 * ( 1 - 0% )/( (49.262 + 35.296)/ 2 )
=1.878/42.279
=4.44 %

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:

Universe Printshop 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 )
=-2.208/( ( (20.051 + max(-6.402, 0)) + (16.423 + max(6.353, 0)) )/ 2 )
=-2.208/( ( 20.051 + 22.776 )/ 2 )
=-2.208/21.4135
=-10.31 %

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)
=(12.768 + 0.268 + 6.03) - (14.199 + 0 + 11.269)
=-6.402

Working Capital(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(30.389 + 1.267 + 18.97) - (37.805 + 0 + 6.468)
=6.353

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:

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

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %=EBIT (TTM)/Enterprise Value (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=2.73/105.927
=2.58 %

* 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.


Universe Printshop Holdings EBIT Related Terms


Universe Printshop Holdings EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Universe Printshop 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.

Universe Printshop Holdings EBIT Chart

Universe Printshop Holdings Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
EBIT
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Universe Printshop Holdings Semi-Annual Data
Mar16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
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HKSE:08448 vs CTAS, CPRT, GPN: EBIT Comparison

For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, Universe Printshop 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.


Universe Printshop Holdings EV-to-EBIT vs Business Services Industry

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

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


HKSE:08448
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Universe Printshop 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$2.7 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$2.7 Mil mean?
Universe Printshop Holdings (HKSE:08448) has a EBIT of HK$2.7 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Earnings before interest and taxes is the difference between operating revenue and operating expenses. View historical data on Universe Printshop Holdings.
Is Universe Printshop Holdings' EBIT too high?
Universe Printshop Holdings' current EBIT is HK$2.7 Mil. Overall, Universe Printshop Holdings has a GF Score™ of 34/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Universe Printshop Holdings' EBIT compare to CTAS and CPRT?
Universe Printshop Holdings' EBIT of HK$2.7 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 Universe Printshop Holdings. Universe Printshop Holdings's current EBIT is HK$2.7 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Universe Printshop Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Universe Printshop Holdings (HKSE:08448) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.44, compared to a current price of HK$0.89 — trading 102.3% above its estimated fair value. The current EBIT is HK$2.7 Mil. Universe Printshop Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 34/100 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 Universe Printshop Holdings (HKSE:08448), the current EBIT is HK$2.7 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 Universe Printshop Holdings (HKSE:08448) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Universe Printshop Holdings stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of HK$0.89 is trading 102.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.44. GuruFocus considers Universe Printshop Holdings to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for HKSE:08448:

  • EBIT: HK$2.7 Mil
  • GF Value™: HK$0.44 vs. price of HK$0.89 (102.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 34/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:08448 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Universe Printshop Holdings Business Description

Address No. 611-619 Castle Peak Road, Unit D, 8th Floor, Southeast Industrial Building, Tsuen Wan, New Territories, Hong Kong, HKG
Universe Printshop Holdings Ltd is engaged in provision of general printing services and trading of printing products. Its services include offset printing, ink-jet printing, toner-based digital printing and Other printing related products It also provides services to the customers, which include the production of other printing-related products such as pre-ink stamps, plastic name cards, printed eco-bags, and printed plastic folders. It operates through two segments: Provision of general printing services, and Trading of printing equipment and consumables. All of its revenue come from Hong Kong, from the Provision of general printing services.
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