Megachem (SGX:5DS) EBIT: S$5.7 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)


SGX:5DS Megachem Ltd SGX:5DS
45 GF Score
Price S$0.47
GF Value S$0.42
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Megachem EBIT?

Megachem SGX:5DS 45 EBIT is S$5.7 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates SGX:5DS with a GF Score™ of 45/100 and a GF Value™ of S$0.42 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Megachem's earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was S$2.9 Mil. Its earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was S$5.7 Mil.

EBIT or Operating Income is linked to Return on Capital for both regular definition and Joel Greenblatt's definition. Megachem's annualized ROC % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 4.99%. Megachem's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 8.21%.

EBIT is also linked to Joel Greenblatt's definition of earnings yield. Megachem's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 6.45%.


Megachem  (SGX:5DS) EBIT Explanation

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

Megachem'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 )
=4.406 * ( 1 - 0.64% )/( (83.237 + 92.152)/ 2 )
=4.3778016/87.6945
=4.99 %

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:

Megachem'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 )
=5.754/( ( (24.871 + max(41.21, 0)) + (32.713 + max(41.423, 0)) )/ 2 )
=5.754/( ( 66.081 + 74.136 )/ 2 )
=5.754/70.1085
=8.21 %

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)
=(23.946 + 28.564 + 3.089) - (9.683 + 0 + 4.706)
=41.21

Working Capital(Q: Dec. 2025 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(23.573 + 29.036 + 2.476) - (8.849 + 0 + 4.813)
=41.423

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:

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

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %=EBIT (TTM)/Enterprise Value (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=5.679/88.107
=6.45 %

* 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.


Megachem EBIT Related Terms


Megachem EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Megachem'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.

Megachem EBIT Chart

Megachem 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 9.99 9.21 -3.30 10.60 5.68

Megachem Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 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 Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -5.56 3.92 6.68 2.80 2.88

SGX:5DS vs LIN, SHW, ECL: EBIT Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Megachem'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.


Megachem EV-to-EBIT vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Megachem's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Megachem 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 S$5.7 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 S$5.7 Mil mean?
Megachem (SGX:5DS) has a EBIT of S$5.7 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Earnings before interest and taxes is the difference between operating revenue and operating expenses. View historical data on Megachem.
Is Megachem's EBIT too high?
Megachem's current EBIT is S$5.7 Mil. Overall, Megachem has a GF Score™ of 45/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Megachem's EBIT compare to LIN and SHW?
Megachem's EBIT of S$5.7 Mil can be compared against companies in the Chemicals 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 Chemicals company?
A good EBIT depends on the Chemicals 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 Megachem. Megachem's current EBIT is S$5.7 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Megachem stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Megachem (SGX:5DS) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is S$0.42, compared to a current price of S$0.47 — trading 11.9% above its estimated fair value. The current EBIT is S$5.7 Mil. Megachem's overall GF Score™ is 45/100 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 Megachem (SGX:5DS), the current EBIT is S$5.7 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 Megachem (SGX:5DS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Megachem stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of S$0.47 is trading 11.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of S$0.42. GuruFocus considers Megachem to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for SGX:5DS:

  • EBIT: S$5.7 Mil
  • GF Value™: S$0.42 vs. price of S$0.47 (11.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 45/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the SGX:5DS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Megachem Business Description

Address 11 Tuas Link 1, Singapore, SGP, 638588
Megachem Ltd is a specialty chemical solutions provider, offering integrated value-added services including contract manufacturing tailored to customers' needs, as well as distribution of specialty chemicals. The company offers various specialty chemicals comprising adhesives, resins, polymers, cooling brine, anti-foam, surfactant, biocide, heat transfer fluid, plasticizer, silicone fluid, etc. Its customers belong to various industries, including textile, construction, biotech, oil and gas, pulp and paper, electronics, industrial cleaning, and others. The majority of the company's revenue is derived from its chemical distribution business. Megachem's operating segments are: Singapore, which generates the maximum revenue, Malaysia. the United Kingdom, China, Middle East, and Others.
45GF Score

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