Vistar Holdings (HKSE:08535) EBIT: HK$3.8 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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HKSE:08535 Vistar Holdings Ltd HKSE:08535
56 GF Score
Price HK$0.12
GF Value HK$0.05
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Vistar Holdings EBIT?

Vistar Holdings HKSE:08535 56 EBIT is HK$3.8 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates HKSE:08535 with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$0.05 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Vistar Holdings's earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was HK$2.3 Mil. Its earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was HK$3.8 Mil.

EBIT or Operating Income is linked to Return on Capital for both regular definition and Joel Greenblatt's definition. Vistar Holdings's annualized ROC % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 4.55%. Vistar Holdings's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 123.11%.

EBIT is also linked to Joel Greenblatt's definition of earnings yield. Vistar Holdings's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.37%.


Vistar Holdings  (HKSE:08535) EBIT Explanation

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

Vistar 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 )
=8.858 * ( 1 - 19.71% )/( (158.689 + 153.95)/ 2 )
=7.1120882/156.3195
=4.55 %

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))
=317.841 - 95.436 - ( 63.716 - max(0, 156.055 - 311.949+63.716))
=158.689

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:

Vistar 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 )
=4.562/( ( (4.68 + max(-69.418, 0)) + (2.731 + max(-51.155, 0)) )/ 2 )
=4.562/( ( 4.68 + 2.731 )/ 2 )
=4.562/3.7055
=123.11 %

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)
=(37.097 + 0 + 11.576) - (95.436 + 0 + 22.655)
=-69.418

Working Capital(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(42.572 + 0 + 7.361) - (75.411 + 0 + 25.677)
=-51.155

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:

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

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %=EBIT (TTM)/Enterprise Value (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=3.755/111.392
=3.37 %

* 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.


Vistar Holdings EBIT Related Terms


Vistar Holdings EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Vistar 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.

Vistar Holdings EBIT Chart

Vistar Holdings Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
EBIT
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Vistar 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:08535 vs PWR, FIX, EME: EBIT Comparison

For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Vistar 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.


Vistar Holdings EV-to-EBIT vs Construction Industry

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

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


HKSE:08535
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Vistar 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$3.8 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$3.8 Mil mean?
Vistar Holdings (HKSE:08535) has a EBIT of HK$3.8 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Earnings before interest and taxes is the difference between operating revenue and operating expenses. View historical data on Vistar Holdings.
Is Vistar Holdings' EBIT too high?
Vistar Holdings' current EBIT is HK$3.8 Mil. Overall, Vistar Holdings has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Vistar Holdings' EBIT compare to PWR and FIX?
Vistar Holdings' EBIT of HK$3.8 Mil can be compared against companies in the Construction 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 Construction company?
A good EBIT depends on the Construction 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 Vistar Holdings. Vistar Holdings's current EBIT is HK$3.8 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Vistar Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vistar Holdings (HKSE:08535) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.05, compared to a current price of HK$0.12 — trading 140% above its estimated fair value. The current EBIT is HK$3.8 Mil. Vistar Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 56/100 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 Vistar Holdings (HKSE:08535), the current EBIT is HK$3.8 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 Vistar Holdings (HKSE:08535) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vistar Holdings stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of HK$0.12 is trading 140% above its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.05. GuruFocus considers Vistar Holdings to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for HKSE:08535:

  • EBIT: HK$3.8 Mil
  • GF Value™: HK$0.05 vs. price of HK$0.12 (140% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 56/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:08535 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Vistar Holdings Business Description

Address 27 Lee Chung Street, Unit 2, 13th Floor, Tak King Industrial Building, Chai Wan, Hong Kong, HKG
Vistar Holdings Ltd's principal activity of the Company is investment holding. The Company and its subsidiaries are principally engaged in the provision of installation services, alteration and addition works, and maintenance services of electrical and mechanical engineering systems in Hong Kong. The company operates through three segments, namely, Installation services, Alteration and addition work, and Maintenance services. Its Installation segment is involved in the supply and carrying out of installation services; Its Alteration and addition work segment provision of alteration and addition works on existing systems of customers; and its Maintenance services segment comprises the provision of repair and maintenance services. The group derives its majority revenue from Hong Kong.
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