Darfon Electronics (TPE:8163) EBIT: NT$234 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)

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TPE:8163 Darfon Electronics Corp TPE:8163
66 GF Score
Price NT$34.60
GF Value NT$44.98
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 8 Warning Signs
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What is Darfon Electronics EBIT?

Darfon Electronics TPE:8163 -4.16% 66 EBIT is NT$234 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates TPE:8163 with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$44.98 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review.

Darfon Electronics's earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$120 Mil. Its earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$234 Mil.

EBIT or Operating Income is linked to Return on Capital for both regular definition and Joel Greenblatt's definition. Darfon Electronics's annualized ROC % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.00%. Darfon Electronics's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 3.67%.

EBIT is also linked to Joel Greenblatt's definition of earnings yield. Darfon Electronics's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 1.47%.


Darfon Electronics  (TPE:8163) EBIT Explanation

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

Darfon Electronics'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 )
=121.832 * ( 1 - 100% )/( (19451.795 + 19550.809)/ 2 )
=0/19501.302
=0.00 %

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))
=33348.768 - 8389.684 - ( 7231.77 - max(0, 15242.109 - 20749.398+7231.77))
=19451.795

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))
=33086.399 - 7923.337 - ( 7042.746 - max(0, 15021.545 - 20633.798+7042.746))
=19550.809

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

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

Darfon Electronics'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 )
=480.384/( ( (9406.041 + max(3257.63, 0)) + (9606.015 + max(3878.415, 0)) )/ 2 )
=480.384/( ( 12663.671 + 13484.43 )/ 2 )
=480.384/13074.0505
=3.67 %

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)
=(6388.188 + 5883.039 + 754.295) - (8389.684 + 0 + 1378.208)
=3257.63

Working Capital(Q: Dec. 2025 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(6296.665 + 6036.546 + 827.573) - (7923.337 + 0 + 1359.032)
=3878.415

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:

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

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %=EBIT (TTM)/Enterprise Value (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=234.251/15951.601
=1.47 %

* 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.


Darfon Electronics EBIT Related Terms


Darfon Electronics EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Darfon Electronics'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.

Darfon Electronics EBIT Chart

Darfon Electronics 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 1,729.55 2,014.51 3,216.52 993.25 234.25

Darfon Electronics 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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TPE:8163 vs SNDK, DELL, STX: EBIT Comparison

For the Computer Hardware subindustry, Darfon Electronics'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.


Darfon Electronics EV-to-EBIT vs Hardware Industry

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

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


TPE:8163
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Darfon Electronics 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$234 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$234 Mil mean?
Darfon Electronics (TPE:8163) has a EBIT of NT$234 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Earnings before interest and taxes is the difference between operating revenue and operating expenses. View historical data on Darfon Electronics.
Is Darfon Electronics' EBIT too high?
Darfon Electronics' current EBIT is NT$234 Mil. Overall, Darfon Electronics has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Darfon Electronics' EBIT compare to SNDK and DELL?
Darfon Electronics' EBIT of NT$234 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 Darfon Electronics. Darfon Electronics's current EBIT is NT$234 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Darfon Electronics stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Darfon Electronics (TPE:8163) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$44.98, compared to a current price of NT$34.60 — trading 23.1% below its estimated fair value. The current EBIT is NT$234 Mil. Darfon Electronics' overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 8 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 Darfon Electronics (TPE:8163), the current EBIT is NT$234 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 Darfon Electronics (TPE:8163) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Darfon Electronics stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NT$34.60 is trading 23.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$44.98. GuruFocus considers Darfon Electronics to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:8163:

  • EBIT: NT$234 Mil
  • GF Value™: NT$44.98 vs. price of NT$34.60 (23.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 66/100 with 8 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:8163 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Darfon Electronics Business Description

Address 167-1 Shan-ying Road, Gueishan, Taoyuan, TWN, 333
Darfon Electronics Corp is engaged in the research, development, design, manufacture, and sale of computer peripheral devices, electronic components, and green energy-related products. Its product lines include peripheral electronic products, green energy products, and passive components. Its operations are spread across Taiwan, Mainland China, the United States of America, and Others.
66GF Score

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