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Kobe Bussan Co's earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was 円15,650 Mil.
Its earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was 円50,123 Mil.
EBIT or Operating Income is linked to Return on Capital for both regular definition and Joel Greenblatt's definition.
Kobe Bussan Co's annualizedROC % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 25.32%.
Kobe Bussan Co's annualizedROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 88.59%.
EBIT is also linked to Joel Greenblatt's definition of earnings yield.
Kobe Bussan Co's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 10.38%.
Kobe Bussan Co (TSE:3038) EBIT Explanation
1. EBIT or Operating Income is linked to Return on Capital for both regular definition and Joel Greenblatt's definition.
Kobe Bussan Co's annualizedROC % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as:
* 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.
Kobe Bussan Co EBIT Related Terms
Kobe Bussan Co EBIT Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kobe Bussan 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.
For the Grocery Stores subindustry, Kobe Bussan 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.
Kobe Bussan Co EV-to-EBIT vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Kobe Bussan Co's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kobe Bussan Co's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
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 Apr. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was 円50,123 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.
Kobe Bussan Co (TSE:3038) has a EBIT of 円50,123 Mil as of Apr. 2026. Earnings before interest and taxes is the difference between operating revenue and operating expenses. View historical data on Kobe Bussan Co.
Is Kobe Bussan Co's EBIT too high?
Kobe Bussan Co's current EBIT is 円50,123 Mil. Overall, Kobe Bussan Co has a GF Score™ of 89/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kobe Bussan Co's EBIT compare to KR?
Kobe Bussan Co's EBIT of 円50,123 Mil can be compared against companies in the Retail - Defensive 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 Retail - Defensive company?
A good EBIT depends on the Retail - Defensive 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 Kobe Bussan Co. Kobe Bussan Co's current EBIT is 円50,123 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kobe Bussan Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kobe Bussan Co (TSE:3038) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円4,408.71, compared to a current price of 円2,674.50 — trading 39.3% below its estimated fair value. The current EBIT is 円50,123 Mil. Kobe Bussan Co's overall GF Score™ is 89/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Kobe Bussan Co (TSE:3038), the current EBIT is 円50,123 Mil as of Apr. 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 Kobe Bussan Co (TSE:3038) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kobe Bussan Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円2,674.50 is trading 39.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円4,408.71.
GuruFocus considers Kobe Bussan Co to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:3038:
EBIT: 円50,123 Mil
GF Value™: 円4,408.71 vs. price of 円2,674.50 (39.3% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:3038 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kobe Bussan Co Ltd is a Japan-based company that operates through four business divisions: Business Supermarket, Restaurant and Ready-Meal, Eco-Renewable Energy, and Others. The Business Supermarket segment runs Gyomu Super stores offering affordable domestic and imported food products. The Restaurant and Ready-Meal segment operates buffet and delicatessen chains such as Kobe Cook World Buffet, Premium Karubi, and Chisouna. The Eco-Renewable Energy segment generates electricity from nineteen solar and one woody biomass power plant. The Others segment includes tourism and related businesses. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Business Supermarket segment.
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