MFCO (Microwave Filter Co) EBIT: $-0.28 Mil (TTM As of Sep. 2025)


MFCO Microwave Filter Co Inc MFCO
29 GF Score
Price $1.30
GF Value $0.33
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Microwave Filter Co EBIT?

Microwave Filter Co MFCO 29 EBIT is $-0.28 Mil as of Sep. 2025. GuruFocus rates MFCO with a GF Score™ of 29/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.33 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Microwave Filter Co's earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) for the six months ended in Sep. 2025 was $-0.28 Mil. Its earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Sep. 2025 was $-0.28 Mil.

EBIT or Operating Income is linked to Return on Capital for both regular definition and Joel Greenblatt's definition. Microwave Filter Co's annualized ROC % for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 was -30.15%. Microwave Filter Co's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 was -31.72%.

EBIT is also linked to Joel Greenblatt's definition of earnings yield. Microwave Filter Co's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 was -9.92%.


Microwave Filter Co  (OTCPK:MFCO) EBIT Explanation

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

Microwave Filter Co's annualized ROC % for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as:

ROC % (Q: Sep. 2025 )
=NOPAT/Average Invested Capital
=Operating Income * ( 1 - Tax Rate % )/( (Invested Capital (Q: Sep. 2024 ) + Invested Capital (Q: Sep. 2025 ))/ count )
=-0.281 * ( 1 - 0% )/( (0.954 + 0.91)/ 2 )
=-0.281/0.932
=-30.15 %

where

Note: The Operating Income data used here is one times the annual (Sep. 2025) data.

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

Microwave Filter Co's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as:

ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %(Q: Sep. 2025 )
=EBIT/Average of (Net fixed Assets + Net Working Capital)
=EBIT/Average of (Property, Plant and Equipment+Net Working Capital)
     Q: Sep. 2024  Q: Sep. 2025
=EBIT/( ( (Property, Plant and Equipment + Net Working Capital) + (Property, Plant and Equipment + Net Working Capital) )/ count )
=-0.281/( ( (0.664 + max(0.263, 0)) + (0.6 + max(0.245, 0)) )/ 2 )
=-0.281/( ( 0.927 + 0.845 )/ 2 )
=-0.281/0.886
=-31.72 %

where Working Capital is:

Working Capital(Q: Sep. 2024 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(0.196 + 0.21 + 0.086) - (0.201 + 0.028 + 0)
=0.263

Working Capital(Q: Sep. 2025 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(0.278 + 0.227 + 0.042) - (0.237 + 0.066 + -0.001)
=0.245

When net working capital is negative, 0 is used.

Note: The EBIT data used here is one times the annual (Sep. 2025) EBIT data.

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

Microwave Filter Co's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for today is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %=EBIT (TTM)/Enterprise Value (Q: Sep. 2025 )
=-0.281/2.833
=-9.92 %

* 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.


Microwave Filter Co EBIT Related Terms


Microwave Filter Co EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Microwave Filter Co'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.

Microwave Filter Co EBIT Chart

Microwave Filter Co Annual Data
Trend Sep11 Sep12 Sep13 Sep14 Sep15 Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep24 Sep25
EBIT
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -0.02 -0.25 -0.00 -0.54 -0.28

Microwave Filter Co Semi-Annual Data
Sep01 Sep02 Sep03 Sep04 Sep05 Sep06 Sep07 Sep08 Sep09 Sep10 Sep11 Sep12 Sep13 Sep14 Sep15 Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep24 Sep25
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 -0.02 -0.25 -0.00 -0.54 -0.28

MFCO vs ASNS, WLAN, MLRT: EBIT Comparison

For the Communication Equipment subindustry, Microwave Filter Co'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.


Microwave Filter Co EV-to-EBIT vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Microwave Filter Co's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Microwave Filter Co's EV-to-EBIT falls into.


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Microwave Filter Co 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.

For stock reported annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Sep. 2025 was $-0.28 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 $-0.28 Mil mean?
Microwave Filter Co (MFCO) has a EBIT of $-0.28 Mil as of Sep. 2025. Earnings before interest and taxes is the difference between operating revenue and operating expenses. View historical data on Microwave Filter Co.
Is Microwave Filter Co's EBIT too high?
Microwave Filter Co's current EBIT is $-0.28 Mil. Overall, Microwave Filter Co has a GF Score™ of 29/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Microwave Filter Co's EBIT compare to ASNS and WLAN?
Microwave Filter Co's EBIT of $-0.28 Mil can be compared against companies in the Hardware 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 Hardware company?
A good EBIT depends on the Hardware 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 Microwave Filter Co. Microwave Filter Co's current EBIT is $-0.28 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Microwave Filter Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Microwave Filter Co (MFCO) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.33, compared to a current price of $1.30 — trading 293.9% above its estimated fair value. The current EBIT is $-0.28 Mil. Microwave Filter Co's overall GF Score™ is 29/100 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 Microwave Filter Co (MFCO), the current EBIT is $-0.28 Mil as of Sep. 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 Microwave Filter Co (MFCO) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Microwave Filter Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $1.30 is trading 293.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.33. GuruFocus considers Microwave Filter Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for MFCO:

  • EBIT: $-0.28 Mil
  • GF Value™: $0.33 vs. price of $1.30 (293.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 29/100 with 6 warning signs

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


Microwave Filter Co Business Description

Address 6743 Kinne Street, East Syracuse, Syracuse, NY, USA, 13057
Microwave Filter Co Inc operates in the United States and designs, develops, manufactures and sells electronic filters for radio and microwave frequencies. Its products support signal distribution and interference prevention and serve cable television, broadcast, satellite, mobile radio, cellular including 5G, telephone, commercial, aerospace and defense markets. The Company offers filter products covering frequencies from 5 Hz to 50 GHz, including custom designs such as waveguide, stripline and microstrip, lumped element, dielectric resonator, and cavity and coaxial topologies. Its product range includes bandpass, bandstop, highpass and lowpass filters, combiners, couplers, diplexers, adaptors, and CATV headend channel deletion filters and networks for wireless and PCS applications.
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