Sakata Seed (TSE:1377) EBIT: 円16,465 Mil (TTM As of Feb. 2026)

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TSE:1377 Sakata Seed Corp TSE:1377
90 GF Score
Price 円4,315.00
GF Value 円4,434.55
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Sakata Seed EBIT?

Sakata Seed TSE:1377 -2.71% 90 EBIT is 円16,465 Mil as of Feb. 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:1377 with a GF Score™ of 90/100 and a GF Value™ of 円4,434.55 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Sakata Seed's earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) for the three months ended in Feb. 2026 was 円2,794 Mil. Its earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was 円16,465 Mil.

EBIT or Operating Income is linked to Return on Capital for both regular definition and Joel Greenblatt's definition. Sakata Seed's annualized ROC % for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 3.74%. Sakata Seed's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 9.13%.

EBIT is also linked to Joel Greenblatt's definition of earnings yield. Sakata Seed's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 10.40%.


Sakata Seed  (TSE:1377) EBIT Explanation

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

Sakata Seed's annualized ROC % for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as:

ROC % (Q: Feb. 2026 )
=NOPAT/Average Invested Capital
=Operating Income * ( 1 - Tax Rate % )/( (Invested Capital (Q: Nov. 2025 ) + Invested Capital (Q: Feb. 2026 ))/ count )
=9712 * ( 1 - 36.48% )/( (160565 + 169022)/ 2 )
=6169.0624/164793.5
=3.74 %

where

Note: The Operating Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Feb. 2026) data.

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

Sakata Seed's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as:

ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %(Q: Feb. 2026 )
=EBIT/Average of (Net fixed Assets + Net Working Capital)
=EBIT/Average of (Property, Plant and Equipment+Net Working Capital)
     Q: Nov. 2025  Q: Feb. 2026
=EBIT/( ( (Property, Plant and Equipment + Net Working Capital) + (Property, Plant and Equipment + Net Working Capital) )/ count )
=11176/( ( (50289 + max(68583, 0)) + (52726 + max(73172, 0)) )/ 2 )
=11176/( ( 118872 + 125898 )/ 2 )
=11176/122385
=9.13 %

where Working Capital is:

Working Capital(Q: Nov. 2025 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(21508 + 56322 + 8970) - (7775 + 0 + 10442)
=68583

Working Capital(Q: Feb. 2026 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(22074 + 62117 + 9384) - (10281 + 0 + 10122)
=73172

When net working capital is negative, 0 is used.

Note: The EBIT data used here is four times the quarterly (Feb. 2026) EBIT data.

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

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

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %=EBIT (TTM)/Enterprise Value (Q: Feb. 2026 )
=16465/158242.588
=10.40 %

* 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.


Sakata Seed EBIT Related Terms


Sakata Seed EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Sakata Seed'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.

Sakata Seed EBIT Chart

Sakata Seed Annual Data
Trend May17 May18 May19 May20 May21 May22 May23 May24 May25 May26
EBIT
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 16,705.00 12,564.00 22,779.00 13,893.00 16,465.00

Sakata Seed Quarterly Data
Aug21 Nov21 Feb22 May22 Aug22 Nov22 Feb23 May23 Aug23 Nov23 Feb24 May24 Aug24 Nov24 Feb25 May25 Aug25 Nov25 Feb26 May26
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 2,497.00 5,471.00 4,607.00 2,794.00 3,593.00

TSE:1377 vs ADM, BG, TSN: EBIT Comparison

For the Farm Products subindustry, Sakata Seed'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.


Sakata Seed EV-to-EBIT vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Sakata Seed's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Sakata Seed 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 Feb. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was 円16,465 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 円16,465 Mil mean?
Sakata Seed (TSE:1377) has a EBIT of 円16,465 Mil as of Feb. 2026. Earnings before interest and taxes is the difference between operating revenue and operating expenses. View historical data on Sakata Seed.
Is Sakata Seed's EBIT too high?
Sakata Seed's current EBIT is 円16,465 Mil. Overall, Sakata Seed has a GF Score™ of 90/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sakata Seed's EBIT compare to ADM and BG?
Sakata Seed's EBIT of 円16,465 Mil can be compared against companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good EBIT depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods 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 Sakata Seed. Sakata Seed's current EBIT is 円16,465 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sakata Seed stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sakata Seed (TSE:1377) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円4,434.55, compared to a current price of 円4,315.00 — trading 2.7% below its estimated fair value. The current EBIT is 円16,465 Mil. Sakata Seed's overall GF Score™ is 90/100 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 Sakata Seed (TSE:1377), the current EBIT is 円16,465 Mil as of Feb. 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.

Is Sakata Seed (TSE:1377) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sakata Seed stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円4,315.00 is trading 2.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円4,434.55. GuruFocus considers Sakata Seed to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:1377:

  • EBIT: 円16,465 Mil
  • GF Value™: 円4,434.55 vs. price of 円4,315.00 (2.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 90/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:1377 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Sakata Seed Business Description

Address 2-7-1 Nakamachidai, Tsuzuki-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa, JPN, 224-0041
Sakata Seed Corporation produces and sells multiple flower and vegetable seeds and various gardening materials. The company has locations all over the globe and sells the seeds to distributors and other producers. Gardening materials may be sold through home improvement retailers, mail-order sales, and garden shops. Additionally, Sakata Seed provides miscellaneous activities, such as landscaping, temporary staffing, and other activities associated with cultivating land. It invests in research and development to monitor breeding and develop new seed varieties and has enhanced revenue by entering into contracts to construct greenhouse and agricultural facilities.
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