Kaneka (NGO:4118) EBIT: 円48,850 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


NGO:4118 Kaneka Corp NGO:4118
80 GF Score
Price 円3,370.00
GF Value 円2,552.98
! 9 Warning Signs
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What is Kaneka EBIT?

Kaneka NGO:4118 80 EBIT is 円48,850 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates NGO:4118 with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of 円2,552.98. The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review.

Kaneka's earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円17,690 Mil. Its earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was 円48,850 Mil.

EBIT or Operating Income is linked to Return on Capital for both regular definition and Joel Greenblatt's definition. Kaneka's annualized ROC % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 4.23%. Kaneka's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 11.75%.

EBIT is also linked to Joel Greenblatt's definition of earnings yield. Kaneka's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 8.88%.


Kaneka  (NGO:4118) EBIT Explanation

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

Kaneka'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: Dec. 2025 ) + Invested Capital (Q: Mar. 2026 ))/ count )
=42796 * ( 1 - 21.66% )/( (801270 + 783570)/ 2 )
=33526.3864/792420
=4.23 %

where

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

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

Kaneka'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: Dec. 2025  Q: Mar. 2026
=EBIT/( ( (Property, Plant and Equipment + Net Working Capital) + (Property, Plant and Equipment + Net Working Capital) )/ count )
=70760/( ( (353293 + max(243557, 0)) + (355780 + max(251413, 0)) )/ 2 )
=70760/( ( 596850 + 607193 )/ 2 )
=70760/602021.5
=11.75 %

where Working Capital is:

Working Capital(Q: Dec. 2025 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(180787 + 212248 + 26522) - (105169 + 0 + 70831)
=243557

Working Capital(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(163638 + 203795 + 47312) - (124611 + 0 + 38721)
=251413

When net working capital is negative, 0 is used.

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

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

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

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %=EBIT (TTM)/Enterprise Value (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=48850/550405.525
=8.88 %

* 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.


Kaneka EBIT Related Terms


Kaneka EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Kaneka'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.

Kaneka EBIT Chart

Kaneka 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 37,469.00 34,338.00 40,169.00 40,796.00 48,850.00

Kaneka Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 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 9,968.00 7,865.00 10,966.00 12,329.00 17,690.00

NGO:4118 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: EBIT Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Kaneka'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.


Kaneka EV-to-EBIT vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Kaneka's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

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


NGO:4118
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Kaneka 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 quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was 円48,850 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 円48,850 Mil mean?
Kaneka (NGO:4118) has a EBIT of 円48,850 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Earnings before interest and taxes is the difference between operating revenue and operating expenses. View historical data on Kaneka.
Is Kaneka's EBIT too high?
Kaneka's current EBIT is 円48,850 Mil. Overall, Kaneka has a GF Score™ of 80/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kaneka's EBIT compare to LIN and SHW?
Kaneka's EBIT of 円48,850 Mil can be compared against companies in the Chemicals 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 Chemicals company?
A good EBIT depends on the Chemicals 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 Kaneka. Kaneka's current EBIT is 円48,850 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kaneka stock overvalued right now?
Kaneka (NGO:4118) has a current EBIT of 円48,850 Mil. The stock's GF Value™ is 円2,552.98, compared to a current price of 円3,370.00 — trading 32% above its estimated fair value. The current EBIT is 円48,850 Mil. Kaneka's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 9 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 Kaneka (NGO:4118), the current EBIT is 円48,850 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 Kaneka (NGO:4118) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kaneka stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円3,370.00 is trading 32% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円2,552.98.

Key valuation signals for NGO:4118:

  • EBIT: 円48,850 Mil
  • GF Value™: 円2,552.98 vs. price of 円3,370.00 (32% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 80/100 with 9 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the NGO:4118 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Kaneka Business Description

Other Exchanges 4118:JapanKKA:Germany
Address 3-2-4, Nakanoshima, Kita-ku, Osaka, JPN, 530-8288
Kaneka Corp manufactures and sells a variety of chemicals, plastics, and chemical-based products. The company organizes itself into seven segments based on product type. The foodstuffs segment, which generates more revenue than any other segment, sells margarine, shortening, bakery yeast and spices. The chemicals segment sells polyvinyl chloride used in pipes and flooring. The functional and expandable products segments sell polystyrene- and silicone-based products. The life science products segment sells medical devices, which include balloon catheters for vessel stenosis, and pharmaceutical ingredients. The electronic products segment sells heat resistant films and optical materials. The synthetic fibers segment sells fibers used to make apparel. The majority of revenue comes from Japan.
80GF Score

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