Hep Tech Co (ROCO:3609) EBIT: NT$265.7 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)

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ROCO:3609 Hep Tech Co Ltd ROCO:3609
52 GF Score
Price NT$27.70
GF Value NT$45.72
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is Hep Tech Co EBIT?

Hep Tech Co ROCO:3609 +0.18% 52 EBIT is NT$265.7 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates ROCO:3609 with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$45.72 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Hep Tech Co's earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$-30.8 Mil. Its earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$265.7 Mil.

EBIT or Operating Income is linked to Return on Capital for both regular definition and Joel Greenblatt's definition. Hep Tech Co's annualized ROC % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was -18.28%. Hep Tech Co's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was -30.27%.

EBIT is also linked to Joel Greenblatt's definition of earnings yield. Hep Tech Co's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 23.85%.

Hep Tech Co  (ROCO:3609) EBIT Explanation

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

Hep Tech Co'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: Sep. 2025 ) + Invested Capital (Q: Dec. 2025 ))/ count )
=-138.776 * ( 1 - 0% )/( (772.275 + 746.061)/ 2 )
=-138.776/759.168
=-18.28 %

where

Invested Capital(Q: Sep. 2025 )
=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))
=1191.128 - 77.245 - ( 341.608 - max(0, 510.012 - 894.203+341.608))
=772.275

Invested Capital(Q: Dec. 2025 )
=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))
=1032.655 - 76.685 - ( 209.909 - max(0, 408.738 - 723.628+209.909))
=746.061

Note: The Operating Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Dec. 2025) data.

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

Hep Tech Co'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: Sep. 2025  Q: Dec. 2025
=EBIT/( ( (Property, Plant and Equipment + Net Working Capital) + (Property, Plant and Equipment + Net Working Capital) )/ count )
=-123.148/( ( (171.319 + max(210.394, 0)) + (169.448 + max(262.576, 0)) )/ 2 )
=-123.148/( ( 381.713 + 432.024 )/ 2 )
=-123.148/406.8685
=-30.27 %

where Working Capital is:

Working Capital(Q: Sep. 2025 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(31.742 + 143.753 + 371.501) - (77.245 + 0 + 259.357)
=210.394

Working Capital(Q: Dec. 2025 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(27.529 + 203.586 + 277.542) - (76.685 + 0 + 169.396)
=262.576

When net working capital is negative, 0 is used.

Note: The EBIT data used here is four times the quarterly (Dec. 2025) EBIT data.

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

Hep Tech Co's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for today is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %=EBIT (TTM)/Enterprise Value (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=265.741/1114.392
=23.85 %

* 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.

Hep Tech Co EBIT Related Terms

Hep Tech Co EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Hep Tech Co'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.

Hep Tech Co EBIT Chart

Hep Tech Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EBIT
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 9.33 -75.67 -176.88 -144.58 265.74

Hep Tech Co Quarterly Data
Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 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 -39.10 -29.42 -36.07 362.01 -30.79

ROCO:3609 vs APH, GLW: EBIT Comparison

For the Electronic Components subindustry, Hep Tech Co'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.

Hep Tech Co EV-to-EBIT vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Hep Tech Co's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

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


ROCO:3609
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Hep Tech Co 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 quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was NT$265.7 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 NT$265.7 Mil mean?
Hep Tech Co (ROCO:3609) has a EBIT of NT$265.7 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Earnings before interest and taxes is the difference between operating revenue and operating expenses. View historical data on Hep Tech Co.
Is Hep Tech Co's EBIT too high?
Hep Tech Co's current EBIT is NT$265.7 Mil. Overall, Hep Tech Co has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hep Tech Co's EBIT compare to APH and GLW?
Hep Tech Co's EBIT of NT$265.7 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 Hep Tech Co. Hep Tech Co's current EBIT is NT$265.7 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hep Tech Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hep Tech Co (ROCO:3609) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$45.72, compared to a current price of NT$27.70 — trading 39.4% below its estimated fair value. The current EBIT is NT$265.7 Mil. Hep Tech Co's overall GF Score™ is 52/100 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 Hep Tech Co (ROCO:3609), the current EBIT is NT$265.7 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 Hep Tech Co (ROCO:3609) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hep Tech Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NT$27.70 is trading 39.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$45.72. GuruFocus considers Hep Tech Co to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for ROCO:3609:

  • EBIT: NT$265.7 Mil
  • GF Value™: NT$45.72 vs. price of NT$27.70 (39.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 52/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the ROCO:3609 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Hep Tech Co Business Description

Address No. 20, Jingke 7th Road, Nautun District, Taichung, TWN
Hep Tech Co Ltd manufactures electronic lighting control gears for industrial and commercial purposes. Its products include LED driver, fluorescent ECG, emergency lighting units, electronic transformers, and other products.
52GF Score

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