Hosken Consolidated Investments (JSE:HCI) EBIT: R5,728 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


JSE:HCI Hosken Consolidated Investments Ltd JSE:HCI
74 GF Score
Price R164.26
GF Value R181.51
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is Hosken Consolidated Investments EBIT?

Hosken Consolidated Investments JSE:HCI -2.14% 74 EBIT is R5,728 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates JSE:HCI with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of R181.51 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Hosken Consolidated Investments's earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was R3,608 Mil. Its earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was R5,728 Mil.

EBIT or Operating Income is linked to Return on Capital for both regular definition and Joel Greenblatt's definition. Hosken Consolidated Investments's annualized ROC % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 6.07%. Hosken Consolidated Investments's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 22.43%.

EBIT is also linked to Joel Greenblatt's definition of earnings yield. Hosken Consolidated Investments's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 15.44%.


Hosken Consolidated Investments  (JSE:HCI) EBIT Explanation

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

Hosken Consolidated Investments'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 )
=4414.262 * ( 1 - 19.3% )/( (58547.585 + 58748.322)/ 2 )
=3562.309434/58647.9535
=6.07 %

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))
=64094.329 - 2853.605 - ( 3324.004 - max(0, 5543.108 - 8236.247+3324.004))
=58547.585

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))
=64181.992 - 2711.077 - ( 2722.593 - max(0, 6278.964 - 10697.934+2722.593))
=58748.322

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:

Hosken Consolidated Investments'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 )
=7216.638/( ( (29121.496 + max(1652.963, 0)) + (28902.516 + max(4667.84, 0)) )/ 2 )
=7216.638/( ( 30774.459 + 33570.356 )/ 2 )
=7216.638/32172.4075
=22.43 %

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)
=(2634.921 + 899.573 + 1377.749) - (2853.605 + 0 + 405.675)
=1652.963

Working Capital(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(2044.082 + 851.509 + 5079.75) - (2711.077 + 0 + 596.424)
=4667.84

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:

Hosken Consolidated Investments's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for today is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %=EBIT (TTM)/Enterprise Value (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=5728.134/37106.896
=15.44 %

* 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.


Hosken Consolidated Investments EBIT Related Terms


Hosken Consolidated Investments EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Hosken Consolidated Investments'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.

Hosken Consolidated Investments EBIT Chart

Hosken Consolidated Investments Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
EBIT
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 5,062.74 7,739.61 2,414.78 8,956.76 5,728.13

Hosken Consolidated Investments Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
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 -440.61 7,428.28 1,528.49 2,119.82 3,608.32

JSE:HCI vs HON, MMM: EBIT Comparison

For the Conglomerates subindustry, Hosken Consolidated Investments'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.


Hosken Consolidated Investments EV-to-EBIT vs Conglomerates Industry

For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, Hosken Consolidated Investments's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Hosken Consolidated Investments's EV-to-EBIT falls into.


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Hosken Consolidated Investments 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 R5,728 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 R5,728 Mil mean?
Hosken Consolidated Investments (JSE:HCI) has a EBIT of R5,728 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Earnings before interest and taxes is the difference between operating revenue and operating expenses. View historical data on Hosken Consolidated Investments.
Is Hosken Consolidated Investments' EBIT too high?
Hosken Consolidated Investments' current EBIT is R5,728 Mil. Overall, Hosken Consolidated Investments has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hosken Consolidated Investments' EBIT compare to HON and MMM?
Hosken Consolidated Investments' EBIT of R5,728 Mil can be compared against companies in the Conglomerates 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 Conglomerates company?
A good EBIT depends on the Conglomerates 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 Hosken Consolidated Investments. Hosken Consolidated Investments's current EBIT is R5,728 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hosken Consolidated Investments stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hosken Consolidated Investments (JSE:HCI) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R181.51, compared to a current price of R164.26 — trading 9.5% below its estimated fair value. The current EBIT is R5,728 Mil. Hosken Consolidated Investments' overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 5 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 Hosken Consolidated Investments (JSE:HCI), the current EBIT is R5,728 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 Hosken Consolidated Investments (JSE:HCI) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hosken Consolidated Investments stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of R164.26 is trading 9.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of R181.51. GuruFocus considers Hosken Consolidated Investments to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for JSE:HCI:

  • EBIT: R5,728 Mil
  • GF Value™: R181.51 vs. price of R164.26 (9.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100 with 5 warning signs

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


Hosken Consolidated Investments Business Description

Address 76 Regent Road, Suite 801, Sea Point, Cape Town, WC, ZAF, 8005
Hosken Consolidated Investments Ltd is an investment holdings company. The group is involved in a diverse group of investments including Media and broadcasting; Gaming; Transport; Properties; Coal mining; Branded products and manufacturing and other. It generates maximum revenue from the Branded products and manufacturing segment. Geographically, it operates in South Africa; Other African countries and Middle East; and Europe and United Kingdom.
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