Japan Foundation Engineering Co (TSE:1914) EBIT: 円2,309 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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TSE:1914 Japan Foundation Engineering Co Ltd TSE:1914
71 GF Score
Price 円698.00
GF Value 円664.19
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Japan Foundation Engineering Co EBIT?

Japan Foundation Engineering Co TSE:1914 -0.14% 71 EBIT is 円2,309 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:1914 with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of 円664.19 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Japan Foundation Engineering Co's earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円1,224 Mil. Its earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was 円2,309 Mil.

EBIT or Operating Income is linked to Return on Capital for both regular definition and Joel Greenblatt's definition. Japan Foundation Engineering Co's annualized ROC % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.60%. Japan Foundation Engineering Co's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 13.73%.

EBIT is also linked to Joel Greenblatt's definition of earnings yield. Japan Foundation Engineering Co's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 16.48%.


Japan Foundation Engineering Co  (TSE:1914) EBIT Explanation

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

Japan Foundation Engineering Co's annualized ROC % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

ROC % (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=NOPAT/Average Invested Capital
=Operating Income * ( 1 - Tax Rate % )/( (Invested Capital (Q: Sep. 2025 ) + Invested Capital (Q: Mar. 2026 ))/ count )
=1306.374 * ( 1 - 21.82% )/( (26582.028 + 30191.637)/ 2 )
=1021.3231932/28386.8325
=3.60 %

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))
=34790.672 - 2874.638 - ( 5334.006 - max(0, 6977.529 - 14719.485+5334.006))
=26582.028

Invested Capital(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=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))
=38548.819 - 2519.956 - ( 5837.226 - max(0, 9194.64 - 17166.964+5837.226))
=30191.637

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

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

Japan Foundation Engineering Co's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=EBIT/Average of (Net fixed Assets + Net Working Capital)
=EBIT/Average of (Property, Plant and Equipment+Net Working Capital)
     Q: Sep. 2025  Q: Mar. 2026
=EBIT/( ( (Property, Plant and Equipment + Net Working Capital) + (Property, Plant and Equipment + Net Working Capital) )/ count )
=2447.566/( ( (12417.653 + max(4499.95, 0)) + (12725.378 + max(6016.516, 0)) )/ 2 )
=2447.566/( ( 16917.603 + 18741.894 )/ 2 )
=2447.566/17829.7485
=13.73 %

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)
=(8110.39 + 1070.973 + 204.116) - (2874.638 + 0 + 2010.891)
=4499.95

Working Capital(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(8388.758 + 2876.642 + 64.338) - (2519.956 + 0 + 2793.266)
=6016.516

When net working capital is negative, 0 is used.

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

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

Japan Foundation Engineering Co's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for today is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %=EBIT (TTM)/Enterprise Value (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=2308.92/14009.810
=16.48 %

* 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.


Japan Foundation Engineering Co EBIT Related Terms


Japan Foundation Engineering Co EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Japan Foundation Engineering 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.

Japan Foundation Engineering Co EBIT Chart

Japan Foundation Engineering Co Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
EBIT
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1,049.92 1,021.56 1,390.94 1,948.83 2,308.92

Japan Foundation Engineering Co Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
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 736.74 1,148.51 800.32 1,085.14 1,223.78

TSE:1914 vs PWR, FIX, EME: EBIT Comparison

For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Japan Foundation Engineering 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.


Japan Foundation Engineering Co EV-to-EBIT vs Construction Industry

For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Japan Foundation Engineering Co's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Japan Foundation Engineering Co's EV-to-EBIT falls into.


TSE:1914
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Japan Foundation Engineering 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 Mar. 2026 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was 円2,309 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2,309 Mil mean?
Japan Foundation Engineering Co (TSE:1914) has a EBIT of 円2,309 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Earnings before interest and taxes is the difference between operating revenue and operating expenses. View historical data on Japan Foundation Engineering Co.
Is Japan Foundation Engineering Co's EBIT too high?
Japan Foundation Engineering Co's current EBIT is 円2,309 Mil. Overall, Japan Foundation Engineering Co has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Japan Foundation Engineering Co's EBIT compare to PWR and FIX?
Japan Foundation Engineering Co's EBIT of 円2,309 Mil can be compared against companies in the Construction 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 Construction company?
A good EBIT depends on the Construction 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 Japan Foundation Engineering Co. Japan Foundation Engineering Co's current EBIT is 円2,309 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Japan Foundation Engineering Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Japan Foundation Engineering Co (TSE:1914) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円664.19, compared to a current price of 円698.00 — trading 5.1% above its estimated fair value. The current EBIT is 円2,309 Mil. Japan Foundation Engineering Co's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 4 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 Japan Foundation Engineering Co (TSE:1914), the current EBIT is 円2,309 Mil as of Mar. 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 Japan Foundation Engineering Co (TSE:1914) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Japan Foundation Engineering Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円698.00 is trading 5.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円664.19. GuruFocus considers Japan Foundation Engineering Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:1914:

  • EBIT: 円2,309 Mil
  • GF Value™: 円664.19 vs. price of 円698.00 (5.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 71/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:1914 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Japan Foundation Engineering Co Business Description

Address 6-22 Matsugae-cho, Osaka, JPN
Japan Foundation Engineering Co Ltd is a Japan-based company engaged in the provisions of construction services. The company offers surface and physical exploration, hydrologic and geological and soil features surveys, in-site tests, grouting tests, hydrostatic pressure permeability tests, automatic surveillance, and analysis system for slopes and landslides and design and construction management services. Additionally, it also provides ground-reinforcing and environmental preservation works.
71GF Score

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