South Port New Zealand (NZSE:SPN) EBIT: NZ$23.36 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)


NZSE:SPN South Port New Zealand Ltd NZSE:SPN
96 GF Score
Price NZ$8.50
GF Value NZ$8.41
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is South Port New Zealand EBIT?

South Port New Zealand NZSE:SPN -0.58% 96 EBIT is NZ$23.36 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates NZSE:SPN with a GF Score™ of 96/100 and a GF Value™ of NZ$8.41 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

South Port New Zealand's earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was NZ$12.65 Mil. Its earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was NZ$23.36 Mil.

EBIT or Operating Income is linked to Return on Capital for both regular definition and Joel Greenblatt's definition. South Port New Zealand's annualized ROC % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 17.78%. South Port New Zealand's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 25.78%.

EBIT is also linked to Joel Greenblatt's definition of earnings yield. South Port New Zealand's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 9.26%.


South Port New Zealand  (NZSE:SPN) EBIT Explanation

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

South Port New Zealand's annualized ROC % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

ROC % (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=NOPAT/Average Invested Capital
=Operating Income * ( 1 - Tax Rate % )/( (Invested Capital (Q: Jun. 2025 ) + Invested Capital (Q: Dec. 2025 ))/ count )
=25.194 * ( 1 - 27.58% )/( (99.364 + 105.867)/ 2 )
=18.2454948/102.6155
=17.78 %

where

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

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

South Port New Zealand's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %(Q: Dec. 2025 )
=EBIT/Average of (Net fixed Assets + Net Working Capital)
=EBIT/Average of (Property, Plant and Equipment+Net Working Capital)
     Q: Jun. 2025  Q: Dec. 2025
=EBIT/( ( (Property, Plant and Equipment + Net Working Capital) + (Property, Plant and Equipment + Net Working Capital) )/ count )
=25.29/( ( (94.694 + max(-0.175, 0)) + (98.314 + max(3.205, 0)) )/ 2 )
=25.29/( ( 94.694 + 101.519 )/ 2 )
=25.29/98.1065
=25.78 %

where Working Capital is:

Working Capital(Q: Jun. 2025 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(7.508 + 0 + 1.404) - (4.532 + 2.488 + 2.067)
=-0.175

Working Capital(Q: Dec. 2025 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(12.407 + 0 + 0) - (4.854 + 1.797 + 2.551)
=3.205

When net working capital is negative, 0 is used.

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

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

South Port New Zealand's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for today is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %=EBIT (TTM)/Enterprise Value (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=23.362/252.249
=9.26 %

* 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.


South Port New Zealand EBIT Related Terms


South Port New Zealand EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for South Port New Zealand'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.

South Port New Zealand EBIT Chart

South Port New Zealand Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
EBIT
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South Port New Zealand Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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 6.08 10.37 9.96 10.72 12.65

South Port New Zealand EBIT Competitor Comparison

For the Marine Shipping subindustry, South Port New Zealand'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.


South Port New Zealand EV-to-EBIT vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, South Port New Zealand's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where South Port New Zealand's EV-to-EBIT falls into.


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South Port New Zealand 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 Dec. 2025 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was NZ$23.36 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 NZ$23.36 Mil mean?
South Port New Zealand (NZSE:SPN) has a EBIT of NZ$23.36 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Earnings before interest and taxes is the difference between operating revenue and operating expenses. View historical data on South Port New Zealand.
Is South Port New Zealand's EBIT too high?
South Port New Zealand's current EBIT is NZ$23.36 Mil. Overall, South Port New Zealand has a GF Score™ of 96/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does South Port New Zealand's EBIT compare to competitors?
South Port New Zealand's EBIT of NZ$23.36 Mil can be compared against companies in the Transportation 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 Transportation company?
A good EBIT depends on the Transportation 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 South Port New Zealand. South Port New Zealand's current EBIT is NZ$23.36 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is South Port New Zealand stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, South Port New Zealand (NZSE:SPN) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is NZ$8.41, compared to a current price of NZ$8.50 — trading 1.1% above its estimated fair value. The current EBIT is NZ$23.36 Mil. South Port New Zealand's overall GF Score™ is 96/100 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 South Port New Zealand (NZSE:SPN), the current EBIT is NZ$23.36 Mil as of Dec. 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 South Port New Zealand (NZSE:SPN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, South Port New Zealand stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of NZ$8.50 is trading 1.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of NZ$8.41. GuruFocus considers South Port New Zealand to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for NZSE:SPN:

  • EBIT: NZ$23.36 Mil
  • GF Value™: NZ$8.41 vs. price of NZ$8.50 (1.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 96/100 with 6 warning signs

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


South Port New Zealand Business Description

Address 251 Foreshore Road, P.O. Box 1, Island Harbour, Bluff, STL, NZL, 9842
South Port New Zealand Ltd offers a wide range of marine services, cargo and container shipping, and on-site warehousing for domestic and international customers. It serves key export and import industries in the Southland region, including aluminium, timber, fisheries, dairy, meat, wood chips, stock food, cement, alumina, fertiliser, and petroleum products. South Port is publicly listed on the New Zealand Stock Exchange and is majority-owned by Environment Southland. It also operates an intermodal freight center to facilitate efficient product distribution within the Southland and Otago regions. The majority of revenue comes from the Cargo and logistics services.
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