Centum Investment Co (NAI:CTUM) EBIT: KES3,965 Mil (TTM As of Sep. 2025)


NAI:CTUM Centum Investment Co Ltd NAI:CTUM
34 GF Score
Price KES14.45
GF Value KES2.64
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Centum Investment Co EBIT?

Centum Investment Co NAI:CTUM +1.40% 34 EBIT is KES3,965 Mil as of Sep. 2025. GuruFocus rates NAI:CTUM with a GF Score™ of 34/100 and a GF Value™ of KES2.64 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Centum Investment Co's earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) for the six months ended in Sep. 2025 was KES89 Mil. Its earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Sep. 2025 was KES3,965 Mil.

EBIT or Operating Income is linked to Return on Capital for both regular definition and Joel Greenblatt's definition. Centum Investment Co's annualized ROC % for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 was -0.51%. Centum Investment Co's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 was 3.19%.

EBIT is also linked to Joel Greenblatt's definition of earnings yield. Centum Investment Co's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 was 13.42%.


Centum Investment Co  (NAI:CTUM) EBIT Explanation

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

Centum Investment 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: Mar. 2025 ) + Invested Capital (Q: Sep. 2025 ))/ count )
=-765.03 * ( 1 - 47.64% )/( (75141.692 + 82759)/ 2 )
=-400.569708/78950.346
=-0.51 %

where

Invested Capital(Q: Mar. 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))
=82350.483 - 5556.882 - ( 1651.909 - max(0, 10005.272 - 12689.812+1651.909))
=75141.692

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

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

Centum Investment 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: Mar. 2025  Q: Sep. 2025
=EBIT/( ( (Property, Plant and Equipment + Net Working Capital) + (Property, Plant and Equipment + Net Working Capital) )/ count )
=177.04/( ( (7138.903 + max(3944.118, 0)) + (0 + max(0, 0)) )/ 2 )
=177.04/( ( 11083.021 + 0 )/ 2 )
=177.04/5541.5105
=3.19 %

where Working Capital is:

Working Capital(Q: Mar. 2025 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(766.289 + 8493.339 + 1036.481) - (5556.882 + 0 + 795.109)
=3944.118

Working Capital(Q: Sep. 2025 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(0 + 0 + 0) - (0 + 0 + 0)
=0

When net working capital is negative, 0 is used.

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

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

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

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %=EBIT (TTM)/Enterprise Value (Q: Sep. 2025 )
=3964.761/29538.633
=13.42 %

* 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.


Centum Investment Co EBIT Related Terms


Centum Investment Co EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Centum Investment 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.

Centum Investment Co EBIT Chart

Centum Investment Co Annual Data
Trend Mar16 Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25
EBIT
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1,387.48 2,095.00 -4,346.26 4,940.21 4,104.49

Centum Investment Co Semi-Annual Data
Mar16 Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 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 472.73 4,467.48 228.25 3,876.24 88.52

NAI:CTUM vs MS, GS, SCHW: EBIT Comparison

For the Capital Markets subindustry, Centum Investment 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.


Centum Investment Co EV-to-EBIT vs Capital Markets Industry

For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, Centum Investment Co's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Centum Investment 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.

EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Sep. 2025 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was KES3,965 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 KES3,965 Mil mean?
Centum Investment Co (NAI:CTUM) has a EBIT of KES3,965 Mil as of Sep. 2025. Earnings before interest and taxes is the difference between operating revenue and operating expenses. View historical data on Centum Investment Co.
Is Centum Investment Co's EBIT too high?
Centum Investment Co's current EBIT is KES3,965 Mil. Overall, Centum Investment Co has a GF Score™ of 34/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Centum Investment Co's EBIT compare to MS and GS?
Centum Investment Co's EBIT of KES3,965 Mil can be compared against companies in the Capital Markets 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 Capital Markets company?
A good EBIT depends on the Capital Markets 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 Centum Investment Co. Centum Investment Co's current EBIT is KES3,965 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Centum Investment Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Centum Investment Co (NAI:CTUM) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is KES2.64, compared to a current price of KES14.45 — trading 447.3% above its estimated fair value. The current EBIT is KES3,965 Mil. Centum Investment Co's overall GF Score™ is 34/100 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 Centum Investment Co (NAI:CTUM), the current EBIT is KES3,965 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 Centum Investment Co (NAI:CTUM) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Centum Investment Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of KES14.45 is trading 447.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of KES2.64. GuruFocus considers Centum Investment Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for NAI:CTUM:

  • EBIT: KES3,965 Mil
  • GF Value™: KES2.64 vs. price of KES14.45 (447.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 34/100 with 6 warning signs

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


Centum Investment Co Business Description

Address Limuru Road, Two Rivers Office Towers, P.O. Box 10518, 9th Floor, South Tower, Nairobi, KEN, 00100
Centum Investment Co Ltd is an investment company that provides access to a portfolio of inaccessible, quality, diversified investments to investors. Its objective is to consistently generate market-beating returns by building extraordinary enterprises throughout Africa. The company's operating segment include Private Equity; Real Estate and Marketable securities. The Private Equity segment includes publishing, financial services, and utility companies as well as also responsible for managing Development Portfolio. The Marketable securities segment includes dividend and interest income, real estate sales and proceeds from exits in the private equity and marketable securities portfolios and the Real Estate segment includes developments in East Africa.
34GF Score

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