Q-Interline AS (OCSE:QINTER) EBIT: kr-17.46 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)

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OCSE:QINTER Q-Interline AS OCSE:QINTER
56 GF Score
Price kr2.90
GF Value kr5.06
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Q-Interline AS EBIT?

Q-Interline AS OCSE:QINTER +1.40% 56 EBIT is kr-17.46 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates OCSE:QINTER with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of kr5.06 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Q-Interline AS's earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was kr-8.25 Mil. Its earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was kr-17.46 Mil.

EBIT or Operating Income is linked to Return on Capital for both regular definition and Joel Greenblatt's definition. Q-Interline AS's annualized ROC % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was -75.74%. Q-Interline AS's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was -155.24%.

EBIT is also linked to Joel Greenblatt's definition of earnings yield. Q-Interline AS's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was -24.84%.


Q-Interline AS  (OCSE:QINTER) EBIT Explanation

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

Q-Interline AS'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 )
=-14.412 * ( 1 - 0% )/( (18.114 + 19.941)/ 2 )
=-14.412/19.0275
=-75.74 %

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:

Q-Interline AS'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 )
=-16.498/( ( (1.624 + max(9.351, 0)) + (1.708 + max(8.572, 0)) )/ 2 )
=-16.498/( ( 10.975 + 10.28 )/ 2 )
=-16.498/10.6275
=-155.24 %

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)
=(8.037 + 11.964 + 0.0010000000000012) - (8.061 + 0 + 2.59)
=9.351

Working Capital(Q: Dec. 2025 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(12.483 + 7.219 + 0) - (3.399 + 0 + 7.731)
=8.572

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:

Q-Interline AS's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for today is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %=EBIT (TTM)/Enterprise Value (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=-17.459/70.292
=-24.84 %

* 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.


Q-Interline AS EBIT Related Terms


Q-Interline AS EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Q-Interline AS'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.

Q-Interline AS EBIT Chart

Q-Interline AS Annual Data
Trend Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EBIT
Get a 7-Day Free Trial -1.82 -12.07 -10.15 -13.12 -17.46

Q-Interline AS Semi-Annual Data
Dec18 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 -6.10 -7.39 -5.73 -9.21 -8.25

OCSE:QINTER vs COHR, KEYS, GRMN: EBIT Comparison

For the Scientific & Technical Instruments subindustry, Q-Interline AS'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.


Q-Interline AS EV-to-EBIT vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Q-Interline AS's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Q-Interline AS 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 kr-17.46 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 kr-17.46 Mil mean?
Q-Interline AS (OCSE:QINTER) has a EBIT of kr-17.46 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Earnings before interest and taxes is the difference between operating revenue and operating expenses. View historical data on Q-Interline AS.
Is Q-Interline AS's EBIT too high?
Q-Interline AS's current EBIT is kr-17.46 Mil. Overall, Q-Interline AS has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Q-Interline AS's EBIT compare to COHR and KEYS?
Q-Interline AS's EBIT of kr-17.46 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 Q-Interline AS. Q-Interline AS's current EBIT is kr-17.46 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Q-Interline AS stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Q-Interline AS (OCSE:QINTER) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is kr5.06, compared to a current price of kr2.90 — trading 42.7% below its estimated fair value. The current EBIT is kr-17.46 Mil. Q-Interline AS's overall GF Score™ is 56/100 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 Q-Interline AS (OCSE:QINTER), the current EBIT is kr-17.46 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 Q-Interline AS (OCSE:QINTER) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Q-Interline AS stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of kr2.90 is trading 42.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of kr5.06. GuruFocus considers Q-Interline AS to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for OCSE:QINTER:

  • EBIT: kr-17.46 Mil
  • GF Value™: kr5.06 vs. price of kr2.90 (42.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 56/100 with 6 warning signs

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


Q-Interline AS Business Description

Address Stengardsvej 7, Lunderod, Tollose, DNK, 4340
Q-Interline AS is engaged in developing FT-NIR analytical solutions and measuring equipment for process and product quality optimization for the dairy, feed, food, pharmaceutical, and agricultural industries. The products of the company include the Quant analyser, Quant sampling accessories, DairyQuant GO, and InSight Pro. Its technology is Spectroscopy, Sampling, Statistics, and IoT.
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