Kim Forest Enterprise Co (TPE:6645) EBIT: NT$-139.7 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)


TPE:6645 Kim Forest Enterprise Co Ltd TPE:6645
59 GF Score
Price NT$15.90
GF Value NT$24.71
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Kim Forest Enterprise Co EBIT?

Kim Forest Enterprise Co TPE:6645 -0.62% 59 EBIT is NT$-139.7 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates TPE:6645 with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$24.71 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Kim Forest Enterprise Co's earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$-25.6 Mil. Its earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$-139.7 Mil.

EBIT or Operating Income is linked to Return on Capital for both regular definition and Joel Greenblatt's definition. Kim Forest Enterprise Co's annualized ROC % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was -12.72%. Kim Forest Enterprise Co's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was -14.45%.

EBIT is also linked to Joel Greenblatt's definition of earnings yield. Kim Forest Enterprise Co's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was -11.23%.


Kim Forest Enterprise Co  (TPE:6645) EBIT Explanation

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

Kim Forest Enterprise 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 )
=-107.316 * ( 1 - 0% )/( (846.505 + 841.258)/ 2 )
=-107.316/843.8815
=-12.72 %

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))
=1041.031 - 94.052 - ( 120.377 - max(0, 335.076 - 435.55+120.377))
=846.505

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))
=1017.719 - 97.854 - ( 123.743 - max(0, 339.095 - 417.702+123.743))
=841.258

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

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

Kim Forest Enterprise 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 )
=-102.46/( ( (529.53 + max(195.593, 0)) + (523.16 + max(169.704, 0)) )/ 2 )
=-102.46/( ( 725.123 + 692.864 )/ 2 )
=-102.46/708.9935
=-14.45 %

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)
=(115.713 + 131.956 + 59.631) - (94.052 + 0 + 17.655)
=195.593

Working Capital(Q: Dec. 2025 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(112.28 + 139.242 + 34.296) - (97.854 + 0 + 18.26)
=169.704

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:

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

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %=EBIT (TTM)/Enterprise Value (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=-139.663/1243.891
=-11.23 %

* 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.


Kim Forest Enterprise Co EBIT Related Terms


Kim Forest Enterprise Co EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Kim Forest Enterprise 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.

Kim Forest Enterprise Co EBIT Chart

Kim Forest Enterprise Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EBIT
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Kim Forest Enterprise Co Quarterly Data
Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25
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TPE:6645 vs TMO, DHR, IDXX: EBIT Comparison

For the Diagnostics & Research subindustry, Kim Forest Enterprise 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.


Kim Forest Enterprise Co EV-to-EBIT vs Medical Diagnostics & Research Industry

For the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry and Healthcare sector, Kim Forest Enterprise Co's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Kim Forest Enterprise 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$-139.7 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$-139.7 Mil mean?
Kim Forest Enterprise Co (TPE:6645) has a EBIT of NT$-139.7 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Earnings before interest and taxes is the difference between operating revenue and operating expenses. View historical data on Kim Forest Enterprise Co.
Is Kim Forest Enterprise Co's EBIT too high?
Kim Forest Enterprise Co's current EBIT is NT$-139.7 Mil. Overall, Kim Forest Enterprise Co has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kim Forest Enterprise Co's EBIT compare to TMO and DHR?
Kim Forest Enterprise Co's EBIT of NT$-139.7 Mil can be compared against companies in the Medical Diagnostics & Research 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 Diagnostics & Research company?
A good EBIT depends on the Medical Diagnostics & Research 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 Kim Forest Enterprise Co. Kim Forest Enterprise Co's current EBIT is NT$-139.7 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kim Forest Enterprise Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kim Forest Enterprise Co (TPE:6645) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$24.71, compared to a current price of NT$15.90 — trading 35.7% below its estimated fair value. The current EBIT is NT$-139.7 Mil. Kim Forest Enterprise Co's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 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 Kim Forest Enterprise Co (TPE:6645), the current EBIT is NT$-139.7 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 Kim Forest Enterprise Co (TPE:6645) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kim Forest Enterprise Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NT$15.90 is trading 35.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$24.71. GuruFocus considers Kim Forest Enterprise Co to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for TPE:6645:

  • EBIT: NT$-139.7 Mil
  • GF Value™: NT$24.71 vs. price of NT$15.90 (35.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 59/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:6645 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Kim Forest Enterprise Co Business Description

Address No. 97, Xintai 5th Road, 30th Floor, Section 1, U-TOWN Building B, Xizhi District, New Taipei, TWN, 22175
Kim Forest Enterprise Co Ltd is engaged in providing clinical medical information, genetic testing services, and biological information. It manufactures medical equipment and also produces drug products. The company's equipment includes Desktop microcentrifuge, Desktop large capacity centrifuge, Filter-type absorption spectrometer, Multifunctional spectrometer, and many more. Its reportable segments are Biomedical products which generates key revenue, and the Precision medicine segment. Geographically, the company generates a majority of its revenue from Taiwan and the rest from the United States of America.
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