Libstar Holdings (JSE:LBR) EBIT: R362 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)


JSE:LBR Libstar Holdings Ltd JSE:LBR
76 GF Score
Price R4.25
GF Value R4.23
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Libstar Holdings EBIT?

Libstar Holdings JSE:LBR 76 EBIT is R362 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates JSE:LBR with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of R4.23 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Libstar Holdings's earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was R122 Mil. Its earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was R362 Mil.

EBIT or Operating Income is linked to Return on Capital for both regular definition and Joel Greenblatt's definition. Libstar Holdings's annualized ROC % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.00%. Libstar Holdings's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 5.79%.

EBIT is also linked to Joel Greenblatt's definition of earnings yield. Libstar Holdings's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 13.14%.


Libstar Holdings  (JSE:LBR) EBIT Explanation

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

Libstar Holdings's annualized ROC % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

ROC % (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=NOPAT/Average Invested Capital
=Operating Income * ( 1 - Tax Rate % )/( (Invested Capital (Q: Jun. 2025 ) + Invested Capital (Q: Dec. 2025 ))/ count )
=732.956 * ( 1 - 100% )/( (7055.568 + 7068.068)/ 2 )
=0/7061.818
=0.00 %

where

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))
=9110.735 - 1600.556 - ( 454.611 - max(0, 1985.512 - 4390.034+454.611))
=7055.568

Invested Capital(Q: Dec. 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))
=8819.157 - 1263.073 - ( 488.016 - max(0, 1943.918 - 4405.787+488.016))
=7068.068

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

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

Libstar Holdings's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %(Q: Dec. 2025 )
=EBIT/Average of (Net fixed Assets + Net Working Capital)
=EBIT/Average of (Property, Plant and Equipment+Net Working Capital)
     Q: Jun. 2025  Q: Dec. 2025
=EBIT/( ( (Property, Plant and Equipment + Net Working Capital) + (Property, Plant and Equipment + Net Working Capital) )/ count )
=243.516/( ( (2031.812 + max(2251.355, 0)) + (1964.145 + max(2163.453, 0)) )/ 2 )
=243.516/( ( 4283.167 + 4127.598 )/ 2 )
=243.516/4205.3825
=5.79 %

where Working Capital is:

Working Capital(Q: Jun. 2025 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(1866.639 + 2001.683 + 67.101) - (1600.556 + 0 + 83.512)
=2251.355

Working Capital(Q: Dec. 2025 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(1989.191 + 1828.762 + 86.313000000001) - (1263.073 + 0 + 477.74)
=2163.453

When net working capital is negative, 0 is used.

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

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

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

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %=EBIT (TTM)/Enterprise Value (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=362.435/2759.051
=13.14 %

* 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.


Libstar Holdings EBIT Related Terms


Libstar Holdings EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Libstar 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.

Libstar Holdings EBIT Chart

Libstar Holdings Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EBIT
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Libstar Holdings Semi-Annual Data
Dec15 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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JSE:LBR vs KHC, GIS, JBS: EBIT Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Libstar 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.


Libstar Holdings EV-to-EBIT vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Libstar Holdings's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Libstar 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 Dec. 2025 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was R362 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 R362 Mil mean?
Libstar Holdings (JSE:LBR) has a EBIT of R362 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Earnings before interest and taxes is the difference between operating revenue and operating expenses. View historical data on Libstar Holdings.
Is Libstar Holdings' EBIT too high?
Libstar Holdings' current EBIT is R362 Mil. Overall, Libstar Holdings has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Libstar Holdings' EBIT compare to KHC and GIS?
Libstar Holdings' EBIT of R362 Mil can be compared against companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good EBIT depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods 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 Libstar Holdings. Libstar Holdings's current EBIT is R362 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Libstar Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Libstar Holdings (JSE:LBR) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is R4.23, compared to a current price of R4.25 — trading 0.5% above its estimated fair value. The current EBIT is R362 Mil. Libstar Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 76/100 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 Libstar Holdings (JSE:LBR), the current EBIT is R362 Mil as of Dec. 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 Libstar Holdings (JSE:LBR) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Libstar Holdings stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of R4.25 is trading 0.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of R4.23. GuruFocus considers Libstar Holdings to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for JSE:LBR:

  • EBIT: R362 Mil
  • GF Value™: R4.23 vs. price of R4.25 (0.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100 with 4 warning signs

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


Libstar Holdings Business Description

Address 43 Bloulelie Crescent, 1st Floor, Libstar House, Plattekloof, Cape Town, WC, ZAF, 7500
Libstar Holdings Ltd is a manufacturer, distributor, and marketer of branded and private-label consumer packaged goods. Its portfolio comprises: Perishable Products, such as dairy, meat, fresh mushrooms, and convenience meals; Ambient Products that include dry and wet condiments, meal ingredients, baked goods, snacks, and spreads; and Household and Personal Care products. Products are sold in South Africa and globally across four channels (Retail and wholesale, Food service, Exports, and Industrial and contract manufacturing). The company's operating segment includes Perishable Products, Ambient Products, and Household and Personal Care Products. It generates maximum revenue from the Ambient Products. The company's manufacturing facilities are situated in South Africa.
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