Karula Co (TSE:2789) EBIT: 円279 Mil (TTM As of Feb. 2026)

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TSE:2789 Karula Co Ltd TSE:2789
51 GF Score
Price 円469.00
GF Value 円525.01
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Karula Co EBIT?

Karula Co TSE:2789 +0.21% 51 EBIT is 円279 Mil as of Feb. 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:2789 with a GF Score™ of 51/100 and a GF Value™ of 円525.01 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Karula Co's earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) for the six months ended in Feb. 2026 was 円3 Mil. Its earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was 円279 Mil.

EBIT or Operating Income is linked to Return on Capital for both regular definition and Joel Greenblatt's definition. Karula Co's annualized ROC % for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 0.81%. Karula Co's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 0.19%.

EBIT is also linked to Joel Greenblatt's definition of earnings yield. Karula Co's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 7.57%.

Karula Co  (TSE:2789) EBIT Explanation

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

Karula Co'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: Aug. 2025 ) + Invested Capital (Q: Feb. 2026 ))/ count )
=85.27 * ( 1 - 53.58% )/( (4859.465 + 4879.697)/ 2 )
=39.582334/4869.581
=0.81 %

where

Invested Capital(Q: Aug. 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))
=5607.945 - 228.742 - ( 1407.669 - max(0, 1466.502 - 1986.24+1407.669))
=4859.465

Invested Capital(Q: Feb. 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))
=5429.256 - 185.417 - ( 1198.694 - max(0, 1310.92 - 1675.062+1198.694))
=4879.697

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

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

Karula Co'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: Aug. 2025  Q: Feb. 2026
=EBIT/( ( (Property, Plant and Equipment + Net Working Capital) + (Property, Plant and Equipment + Net Working Capital) )/ count )
=5.544/( ( (2850.723 + max(-228.041, 0)) + (2965.93 + max(-172.804, 0)) )/ 2 )
=5.544/( ( 2850.723 + 2965.93 )/ 2 )
=5.544/2908.3265
=0.19 %

where Working Capital is:

Working Capital(Q: Aug. 2025 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(197.426 + 277.546 + 103.599) - (228.742 + 0 + 577.87)
=-228.041

Working Capital(Q: Feb. 2026 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(148.084 + 237.943 + 92.541) - (185.417 + 0 + 465.955)
=-172.804

When net working capital is negative, 0 is used.

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

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

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

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %=EBIT (TTM)/Enterprise Value (Q: Feb. 2026 )
=278.584/3680.113
=7.57 %

* 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.

Karula Co EBIT Related Terms

Karula Co EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Karula 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.

Karula Co EBIT Chart

Karula Co Annual Data
Trend Feb17 Feb18 Feb19 Feb20 Feb21 Feb22 Feb23 Feb24 Feb25 Feb26
EBIT
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -332.89 3.34 381.76 427.22 278.58

Karula Co Semi-Annual Data
Aug16 Feb17 Aug17 Feb18 Aug18 Feb19 Aug19 Feb20 Aug20 Feb21 Aug21 Feb22 Aug22 Feb23 Aug23 Feb24 Aug24 Feb25 Aug25 Feb26
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 63.42 330.23 96.98 275.81 2.77

TSE:2789 vs MCD, SBUX, YUM: EBIT Comparison

For the Restaurants subindustry, Karula 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.

Karula Co EV-to-EBIT vs Restaurants Industry

For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Karula Co's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

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


TSE:2789
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Karula 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 Feb. 2026 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was 円279 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279 Mil mean?
Karula Co (TSE:2789) has a EBIT of 円279 Mil as of Feb. 2026. Earnings before interest and taxes is the difference between operating revenue and operating expenses. View historical data on Karula Co.
Is Karula Co's EBIT too high?
Karula Co's current EBIT is 円279 Mil. Overall, Karula Co has a GF Score™ of 51/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Karula Co's EBIT compare to MCD and SBUX?
Karula Co's EBIT of 円279 Mil can be compared against companies in the Restaurants 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 Restaurants company?
A good EBIT depends on the Restaurants 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 Karula Co. Karula Co's current EBIT is 円279 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Karula Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Karula Co (TSE:2789) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円525.01, compared to a current price of 円469.00 — trading 10.7% below its estimated fair value. The current EBIT is 円279 Mil. Karula Co's overall GF Score™ is 51/100 with 5 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 Karula Co (TSE:2789), the current EBIT is 円279 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 Karula Co (TSE:2789) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Karula Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円469.00 is trading 10.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円525.01. GuruFocus considers Karula Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:2789:

  • EBIT: 円279 Mil
  • GF Value™: 円525.01 vs. price of 円469.00 (10.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 51/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:2789 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Karula Co Business Description

Address 9-2-9 Tomiya Kurokawa-gun, Miyagi Prefecture, Narita, JPN, 981-3341
Karula Co Ltd operates a restaurant chain in Japan. The brands under the group include MARUMATSU 99 shops, kotobuki 3 shop, kabe masamune 3 shops, and soba recycle mar matsu 6 store.
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