Vicplas International (SGX:569) EBIT: S$-3.1 Mil (TTM As of Jan. 2026)

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What is Vicplas International EBIT?

Vicplas International SGX:569 EBIT is S$-3.1 Mil as of Jan. 2026. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Vicplas International's earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) for the six months ended in Jan. 2026 was S$-2.0 Mil. Its earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jan. 2026 was S$-3.1 Mil.

EBIT or Operating Income is linked to Return on Capital for both regular definition and Joel Greenblatt's definition. Vicplas International's annualized ROC % for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 was -7.03%. Vicplas International's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 was -4.58%.

EBIT is also linked to Joel Greenblatt's definition of earnings yield. Vicplas International's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 was -4.01%.


Vicplas International  (SGX:569) EBIT Explanation

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

Vicplas International's annualized ROC % for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 is calculated as:

ROC % (Q: Jan. 2026 )
=NOPAT/Average Invested Capital
=Operating Income * ( 1 - Tax Rate % )/( (Invested Capital (Q: Jul. 2025 ) + Invested Capital (Q: Jan. 2026 ))/ count )
=-7.778 * ( 1 - 0% )/( (111.494 + 109.889)/ 2 )
=-7.778/110.6915
=-7.03 %

where

Note: The Operating Income data used here is two times the semi-annual (Jan. 2026) data.

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

Vicplas International's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 is calculated as:

ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %(Q: Jan. 2026 )
=EBIT/Average of (Net fixed Assets + Net Working Capital)
=EBIT/Average of (Property, Plant and Equipment+Net Working Capital)
     Q: Jul. 2025  Q: Jan. 2026
=EBIT/( ( (Property, Plant and Equipment + Net Working Capital) + (Property, Plant and Equipment + Net Working Capital) )/ count )
=-4.002/( ( (60.771 + max(29.67, 0)) + (59.666 + max(24.687, 0)) )/ 2 )
=-4.002/( ( 90.441 + 84.353 )/ 2 )
=-4.002/87.397
=-4.58 %

where Working Capital is:

Working Capital(Q: Jul. 2025 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(30.233 + 18.452 + 3.147) - (21.497 + 0 + 0.66500000000001)
=29.67

Working Capital(Q: Jan. 2026 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(28.471 + 16.652 + 0) - (19.624 + 0 + 0.812)
=24.687

When net working capital is negative, 0 is used.

Note: The EBIT data used here is two times the semi-annual (Jan. 2026) EBIT data.

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

Vicplas International's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for today is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %=EBIT (TTM)/Enterprise Value (Q: Jan. 2026 )
=-3.08/76.751
=-4.01 %

* 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.


Vicplas International EBIT Related Terms


Vicplas International EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Vicplas International'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.

Vicplas International EBIT Chart

Vicplas International Annual Data
Trend Jul16 Jul17 Jul18 Jul19 Jul20 Jul21 Jul22 Jul23 Jul24 Jul25
EBIT
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Vicplas International Semi-Annual Data
Jul16 Jan17 Jul17 Jan18 Jul18 Jan19 Jul19 Jan20 Jul20 Jan21 Jul21 Jan22 Jul22 Jan23 Jul23 Jan24 Jul24 Jan25 Jul25 Jan26
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SGX:569 vs ABT, SYK, MDT: EBIT Comparison

For the Medical Devices subindustry, Vicplas International'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.


Vicplas International EV-to-EBIT vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry

For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry and Healthcare sector, Vicplas International's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

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



Vicplas International 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 Jan. 2026 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was S$-3.1 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 S$-3.1 Mil mean?
Vicplas International (SGX:569) has a EBIT of S$-3.1 Mil as of Jan. 2026. Earnings before interest and taxes is the difference between operating revenue and operating expenses. View historical data on Vicplas International.
Is Vicplas International's EBIT too high?
Vicplas International's current EBIT is S$-3.1 Mil.
How does Vicplas International's EBIT compare to ABT and SYK?
Vicplas International's EBIT of S$-3.1 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 Vicplas International. Vicplas International's current EBIT is S$-3.1 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Vicplas International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vicplas International (SGX:569) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is S$0.11, compared to a current price of S$0.08 — trading 30% below its estimated fair value. The current EBIT is S$-3.1 Mil. 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 Vicplas International (SGX:569), the current EBIT is S$-3.1 Mil as of Jan. 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.

Vicplas International Business Description

Address 35 Joo Koon Circle, Singapore, SGP, 629110
Vicplas International Ltd is an investment holding company. The company is organized into two main business activities: the Pipes and Pipe Fitting segment and the Medical Devices segment, which is the key revenue driver. Pipes and Pipe Fittings segment engages in the manufacturing and distribution of plastic building products, including uPVC pipes and pipe fittings and electrical conduits. The Medical device segment is involved in the research, design, development, and manufacture of medical devices. The company generates majority of its revenue from medical devices. The company does its sales through geographical segments that include Singapore, Malaysia, Mexico, China, and the United Kingdom, of which the majority of the revenue comes from Singapore.