KEQU (Kewaunee Scientific) EBIT: $17.6 Mil (TTM As of Apr. 2026)

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KEQU Kewaunee Scientific Corp KEQU
72 GF Score
Price $37.40
GF Value $45.41
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Kewaunee Scientific EBIT?

Kewaunee Scientific KEQU +0.39% 72 EBIT is $17.6 Mil as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus rates KEQU with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of $45.41 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

Kewaunee Scientific's earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was $5.4 Mil. Its earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was $17.6 Mil.

EBIT or Operating Income is linked to Return on Capital for both regular definition and Joel Greenblatt's definition. Kewaunee Scientific's annualized ROC % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 11.42%. Kewaunee Scientific's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 24.15%.

EBIT is also linked to Joel Greenblatt's definition of earnings yield. Kewaunee Scientific's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 13.88%.


Kewaunee Scientific  (NAS:KEQU) EBIT Explanation

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

Kewaunee Scientific's annualized ROC % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as:

ROC % (Q: Apr. 2026 )
=NOPAT/Average Invested Capital
=Operating Income * ( 1 - Tax Rate % )/( (Invested Capital (Q: Jan. 2026 ) + Invested Capital (Q: Apr. 2026 ))/ count )
=20.864 * ( 1 - 22.37% )/( (140.935 + 142.663)/ 2 )
=16.1967232/141.799
=11.42 %

where

Note: The Operating Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Apr. 2026) data.

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

Kewaunee Scientific's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as:

ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %(Q: Apr. 2026 )
=EBIT/Average of (Net fixed Assets + Net Working Capital)
=EBIT/Average of (Property, Plant and Equipment+Net Working Capital)
     Q: Jan. 2026  Q: Apr. 2026
=EBIT/( ( (Property, Plant and Equipment + Net Working Capital) + (Property, Plant and Equipment + Net Working Capital) )/ count )
=21.548/( ( (33.059 + max(56.323, 0)) + (33.158 + max(55.908, 0)) )/ 2 )
=21.548/( ( 89.382 + 89.066 )/ 2 )
=21.548/89.224
=24.15 %

where Working Capital is:

Working Capital(Q: Jan. 2026 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(54.131 + 32.907 + 8.387) - (26.873 + 4.067 + 8.162)
=56.323

Working Capital(Q: Apr. 2026 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(58.738 + 30.533 + 6.176) - (25.698 + 4.152 + 9.689)
=55.908

When net working capital is negative, 0 is used.

Note: The EBIT data used here is four times the quarterly (Apr. 2026) EBIT data.

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

Kewaunee Scientific's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for today is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %=EBIT (TTM)/Enterprise Value (Q: Apr. 2026 )
=17.595/126.742
=13.88 %

* 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.


Kewaunee Scientific EBIT Related Terms


Kewaunee Scientific EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Kewaunee Scientific'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.

Kewaunee Scientific EBIT Chart

Kewaunee Scientific Annual Data
Trend Apr17 Apr18 Apr19 Apr20 Apr21 Apr22 Apr23 Apr24 Apr25 Apr26
EBIT
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Kewaunee Scientific Quarterly Data
Jul21 Oct21 Jan22 Apr22 Jul22 Oct22 Jan23 Apr23 Jul23 Oct23 Jan24 Apr24 Jul24 Oct24 Jan25 Apr25 Jul25 Oct25 Jan26 Apr26
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KEQU vs VIRC, BSET, VIOT: EBIT Comparison

For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances subindustry, Kewaunee Scientific'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.


Kewaunee Scientific EV-to-EBIT vs Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances Industry

For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Kewaunee Scientific's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Kewaunee Scientific 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 Apr. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $17.6 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 $17.6 Mil mean?
Kewaunee Scientific (KEQU) has a EBIT of $17.6 Mil as of Apr. 2026. Earnings before interest and taxes is the difference between operating revenue and operating expenses. View historical data on Kewaunee Scientific.
Is Kewaunee Scientific's EBIT too high?
Kewaunee Scientific's current EBIT is $17.6 Mil. Overall, Kewaunee Scientific has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kewaunee Scientific's EBIT compare to VIRC and BSET?
Kewaunee Scientific's EBIT of $17.6 Mil can be compared against companies in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances 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 Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances company?
A good EBIT depends on the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances 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 Kewaunee Scientific. Kewaunee Scientific's current EBIT is $17.6 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kewaunee Scientific stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kewaunee Scientific (KEQU) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $45.41, compared to a current price of $37.40 — trading 17.6% below its estimated fair value. The current EBIT is $17.6 Mil. Kewaunee Scientific's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 2 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 Kewaunee Scientific (KEQU), the current EBIT is $17.6 Mil as of Apr. 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 Kewaunee Scientific (KEQU) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kewaunee Scientific stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $37.40 is trading 17.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $45.41. GuruFocus considers Kewaunee Scientific to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for KEQU:

  • EBIT: $17.6 Mil
  • GF Value™: $45.41 vs. price of $37.40 (17.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100 with 2 warning signs

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


Kewaunee Scientific Business Description

Other Exchanges KEW:Germany
Address 2700 West Front street, Statesville, NC, USA, 28677-2927
Kewaunee Scientific Corp is a designer and manufacturer of technical furniture products for industries investing in spaces where discovery occurs, typically in laboratories. It serves in end-use markets that are all commercial, Life sciences, pharma, education, government and military research, etc. The company operates through two segments: The domestic segment designs manufactures and installs scientific and technical furniture, including steel and wood laboratory cabinetry, fume hoods, laminate casework, flexible systems, and Others; The International segment provides facility design, engineering, construction, and project management from the planning stage through the testing and commissioning of laboratories. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Domestic business segment.
72GF Score

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