Universal Cables (NSE:UNIVCABLES) EBIT: ₹3,323 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


NSE:UNIVCABLES Universal Cables Ltd NSE:UNIVCABLES
80 GF Score
Price ₹1,222.20
GF Value ₹842.31
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 7 Warning Signs
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What is Universal Cables EBIT?

Universal Cables NSE:UNIVCABLES -1.27% 80 EBIT is ₹3,323 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates NSE:UNIVCABLES with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹842.31 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

Universal Cables's earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹1,091 Mil. Its earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹3,323 Mil.

EBIT or Operating Income is linked to Return on Capital for both regular definition and Joel Greenblatt's definition. Universal Cables's annualized ROC % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 4.74%. Universal Cables's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 27.05%.

EBIT is also linked to Joel Greenblatt's definition of earnings yield. Universal Cables's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 6.17%.


Universal Cables  (NSE:UNIVCABLES) EBIT Explanation

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

Universal Cables'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 )
=2316.516 * ( 1 - 27.78% )/( (0 + 35316.024)/ 1 )
=1672.9878552/35316.024
=4.74 %

where

Invested Capital(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=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))
=43230.946 - 7537.419 - ( 377.503 - max(0, 15943.118 - 19999.576+377.503))
=35316.024

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

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

Universal Cables'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 )
=4363.328/( ( (0 + max(0, 0)) + (5329.892 + max(10803.031, 0)) )/ 1 )
=4363.328/( ( 0 + 16132.923 )/ 1 )
=4363.328/16132.923
=27.05 %

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)
=(0 + 0 + 0) - (0 + 0 + 0)
=0

Working Capital(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(11444.063 + 6075.228 + 2102.782) - (7537.419 + 0 + 1281.623)
=10803.031

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:

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

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %=EBIT (TTM)/Enterprise Value (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=3322.951/53871.407
=6.17 %

* 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.


Universal Cables EBIT Related Terms


Universal Cables EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Universal Cables'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.

Universal Cables EBIT Chart

Universal Cables 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 1,626.94 2,375.21 2,270.54 2,213.03 3,322.95

Universal Cables 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 896.78 695.70 888.54 647.89 1,090.83

NSE:UNIVCABLES vs VRT, BE: EBIT Comparison

For the Electrical Equipment & Parts subindustry, Universal Cables'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.


Universal Cables EV-to-EBIT vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Universal Cables's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Universal Cables 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 ₹3,323 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 ₹3,323 Mil mean?
Universal Cables (NSE:UNIVCABLES) has a EBIT of ₹3,323 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Earnings before interest and taxes is the difference between operating revenue and operating expenses. View historical data on Universal Cables.
Is Universal Cables' EBIT too high?
Universal Cables' current EBIT is ₹3,323 Mil. Overall, Universal Cables has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Universal Cables' EBIT compare to VRT and BE?
Universal Cables' EBIT of ₹3,323 Mil can be compared against companies in the Industrial Products 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 an Industrial Products company?
A good EBIT depends on the Industrial Products 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 Universal Cables. Universal Cables's current EBIT is ₹3,323 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Universal Cables stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Universal Cables (NSE:UNIVCABLES) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹842.31, compared to a current price of ₹1,222.20 — trading 45.1% above its estimated fair value. The current EBIT is ₹3,323 Mil. Universal Cables' overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 7 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 Universal Cables (NSE:UNIVCABLES), the current EBIT is ₹3,323 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 Universal Cables (NSE:UNIVCABLES) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Universal Cables stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ₹1,222.20 is trading 45.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹842.31. GuruFocus considers Universal Cables to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for NSE:UNIVCABLES:

  • EBIT: ₹3,323 Mil
  • GF Value™: ₹842.31 vs. price of ₹1,222.20 (45.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 80/100 with 7 warning signs

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


Universal Cables Business Description

Other Exchanges 504212:India
Address P.O. Birla Vikas, Satna, MP, IND, 485005
Universal Cables Ltd is an Indian based firm. The company is mainly engaged in manufacturing, and sales of electrical and other cables, capacitors, conductors, and related products. Its product portfolio comprises of extra-high voltage, medium-low voltage power and control cables, and low-high tension capacitors. The company is organized into one segment that is Electrical and other Cables, Capacitors, Wires, and Conductors.
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