Cipherlab Co (ROCO:6160) EBIT: NT$-73 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)

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ROCO:6160 Cipherlab Co Ltd ROCO:6160
58 GF Score
Price NT$15.30
GF Value NT$20.30
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Cipherlab Co EBIT?

Cipherlab Co ROCO:6160 +3.73% 58 EBIT is NT$-73 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates ROCO:6160 with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$20.30 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Cipherlab Co's earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$-30 Mil. Its earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$-73 Mil.

EBIT or Operating Income is linked to Return on Capital for both regular definition and Joel Greenblatt's definition. Cipherlab Co's annualized ROC % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was -18.09%. Cipherlab Co's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was -19.27%.

EBIT is also linked to Joel Greenblatt's definition of earnings yield. Cipherlab Co's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was -6.63%.


Cipherlab Co  (ROCO:6160) EBIT Explanation

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

Cipherlab 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 )
=-143.2 * ( 1 - 0% )/( (787.339 + 795.857)/ 2 )
=-143.2/791.598
=-18.09 %

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))
=1133.631 - 144.114 - ( 202.178 - max(0, 374.227 - 883.989+202.178))
=787.339

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))
=1072.828 - 126.304 - ( 150.667 - max(0, 352.256 - 839.19+150.667))
=795.857

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

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

Cipherlab 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 )
=-119.044/( ( (140.947 + max(452.233, 0)) + (133.574 + max(508.471, 0)) )/ 2 )
=-119.044/( ( 593.18 + 642.045 )/ 2 )
=-119.044/617.6125
=-19.27 %

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)
=(151.362 + 457.292 + 52.902) - (144.114 + 0 + 65.209)
=452.233

Working Capital(Q: Dec. 2025 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(194.823 + 439.219 + 48.57) - (126.304 + 0 + 47.837)
=508.471

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:

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

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %=EBIT (TTM)/Enterprise Value (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=-72.566/1095.242
=-6.63 %

* 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.


Cipherlab Co EBIT Related Terms


Cipherlab Co EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Cipherlab 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.

Cipherlab Co EBIT Chart

Cipherlab Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EBIT
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Cipherlab Co Quarterly Data
Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25
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Cipherlab Co EBIT Competitor Comparison

For the Business Equipment & Supplies subindustry, Cipherlab 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.


Cipherlab Co EV-to-EBIT vs Industrial Products Industry

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

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


ROCO:6160
58GF Score
Cipherlab Co Ltd ROCO:6160
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Cipherlab 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$-73 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$-73 Mil mean?
Cipherlab Co (ROCO:6160) has a EBIT of NT$-73 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Earnings before interest and taxes is the difference between operating revenue and operating expenses. View historical data on Cipherlab Co.
Is Cipherlab Co's EBIT too high?
Cipherlab Co's current EBIT is NT$-73 Mil. Overall, Cipherlab Co has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cipherlab Co's EBIT compare to competitors?
Cipherlab Co's EBIT of NT$-73 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 Cipherlab Co. Cipherlab Co's current EBIT is NT$-73 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cipherlab Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cipherlab Co (ROCO:6160) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$20.30, compared to a current price of NT$15.30 — trading 24.6% below its estimated fair value. The current EBIT is NT$-73 Mil. Cipherlab Co's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 with 4 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 Cipherlab Co (ROCO:6160), the current EBIT is NT$-73 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 Cipherlab Co (ROCO:6160) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cipherlab Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NT$15.30 is trading 24.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$20.30. GuruFocus considers Cipherlab Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for ROCO:6160:

  • EBIT: NT$-73 Mil
  • GF Value™: NT$20.30 vs. price of NT$15.30 (24.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 58/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the ROCO:6160 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Cipherlab Co Business Description

Address 333 Dunhua S. Road, 12th floor, Section 2, Taipei, TWN
Cipherlab Co Ltd specializes in manufacturing and selling various computer-related products, such as peripheral equipment, electronic cash registers, barcode scanners, magnetic card readers, electronic measuring instruments, and software programs. It also provides services for skincare products, import and export trade, and acts as domestic and foreign manufacturers' agents for distribution. In addition, the Company is involved in importing and manufacturing telecommunications control radio frequency equipment.
58GF Score

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