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Precision Optics's earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-0.06 Mil.
Its earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-4.76 Mil.
EBIT or Operating Income is linked to Return on Capital for both regular definition and Joel Greenblatt's definition.
Precision Optics's annualizedROC % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -1.64%.
Precision Optics's annualizedROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -6.03%.
EBIT is also linked to Joel Greenblatt's definition of earnings yield.
Precision Optics's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -11.24%.
Precision Optics (NAS:POCI) EBIT Explanation
1. EBIT or Operating Income is linked to Return on Capital for both regular definition and Joel Greenblatt's definition.
Precision Optics's annualizedROC % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:
* 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.
Precision Optics EBIT Related Terms
Precision Optics EBIT Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Precision Optics'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.
For the Medical Instruments & Supplies subindustry, Precision Optics'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.
Precision Optics EV-to-EBIT vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry
For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry and Healthcare sector, Precision Optics's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Precision Optics's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
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 $-4.76 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.
Precision Optics (POCI) has a EBIT of $-4.76 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Earnings before interest and taxes is the difference between operating revenue and operating expenses. View historical data on Precision Optics.
Is Precision Optics' EBIT too high?
Precision Optics' current EBIT is $-4.76 Mil. Overall, Precision Optics has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Precision Optics' EBIT compare to DXR and NEPH?
Precision Optics' EBIT of $-4.76 Mil can be compared against companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments 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 Medical Devices & Instruments company?
A good EBIT depends on the Medical Devices & Instruments 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 Precision Optics. Precision Optics's current EBIT is $-4.76 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Precision Optics stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Precision Optics (POCI) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $6.34, compared to a current price of $4.45 — trading 29.8% below its estimated fair value. The current EBIT is $-4.76 Mil. Precision Optics' overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 5 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 Precision Optics (POCI), the current EBIT is $-4.76 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 Precision Optics (POCI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Precision Optics stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $4.45 is trading 29.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $6.34.
GuruFocus considers Precision Optics to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for POCI:
EBIT: $-4.76 Mil
GF Value™: $6.34 vs. price of $4.45 (29.8% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the POCI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Precision Optics Corp Inc is engaged in designing, developing, and manufacturing advanced optical instruments. It manufactures medical products such as endoscopes and endocouplers which incorporate various optical technologies for use in a variety of minimally invasive surgical and diagnostic procedures. The company also produces endoscopes for various applications as well as designs and manufactures custom optical medical devices to satisfy customers' specific requirements. In addition, the company manufactures and sells components and assemblies specially designed for industrial and military use. The company earns the majority of its revenue from the United States.
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