Lacto Japan Co (TSE:3139) EBIT: 円2,810 Mil (TTM As of May. 2026)

Author: Vera Yuan Vera Yuan
Vera Yuan
Vera Yuan
Director of Data and Quant Analytics at GuruFocus
Focused on building reliable datasets, financial models, and research tools for value-minded investors. Committed to turning complex data into practical guidance for value-investing and long-term wealth.
Reviewed by: Charlie Tian Charlie Tian
Charlie Tian
Charlie Tian
Founder & CEO of GuruFocus
Dr. Charlie Tian is the founder and CEO of GuruFocus.com, a leading global investment research platform established in 2004. With a Ph.D. in physics, Dr. Tian transitioned from science to finance, applying a data-driven, disciplined approach to value investing.

TSE:3139 Lacto Japan Co Ltd TSE:3139
72 GF Score
Price 円3,465.00
GF Value 円1,782.31
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 4 Warning Signs
View Full Analysis

What is Lacto Japan Co EBIT?

Lacto Japan Co TSE:3139 -1.42% 72 EBIT is 円2,810 Mil as of May. 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:3139 with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,782.31 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Lacto Japan Co's earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) for the three months ended in May. 2026 was 円1,534 Mil. Its earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 was 円2,810 Mil.

EBIT or Operating Income is linked to Return on Capital for both regular definition and Joel Greenblatt's definition. Lacto Japan Co's annualized ROC % for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was 6.43%. Lacto Japan Co's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was 9.90%.

EBIT is also linked to Joel Greenblatt's definition of earnings yield. Lacto Japan Co's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was 4.20%.


Lacto Japan Co  (TSE:3139) EBIT Explanation

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

Lacto Japan Co's annualized ROC % for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 is calculated as:

ROC % (Q: May. 2026 )
=NOPAT/Average Invested Capital
=Operating Income * ( 1 - Tax Rate % )/( (Invested Capital (Q: Feb. 2026 ) + Invested Capital (Q: May. 2026 ))/ count )
=5944 * ( 1 - 26.78% )/( (67208 + 68063)/ 2 )
=4352.1968/67635.5
=6.43 %

where

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

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

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

ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %(Q: May. 2026 )
=EBIT/Average of (Net fixed Assets + Net Working Capital)
=EBIT/Average of (Property, Plant and Equipment+Net Working Capital)
     Q: Feb. 2026  Q: May. 2026
=EBIT/( ( (Property, Plant and Equipment + Net Working Capital) + (Property, Plant and Equipment + Net Working Capital) )/ count )
=6136/( ( (4490 + max(57127, 0)) + (5615 + max(56786, 0)) )/ 2 )
=6136/( ( 61617 + 62401 )/ 2 )
=6136/62009
=9.90 %

where Working Capital is:

Working Capital(Q: Feb. 2026 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(26806 + 47891 + 3130) - (19213 + 0 + 1487)
=57127

Working Capital(Q: May. 2026 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(23691 + 52840 + 2610) - (20653 + 0 + 1702)
=56786

When net working capital is negative, 0 is used.

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

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

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

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %=EBIT (TTM)/Enterprise Value (Q: May. 2026 )
=2810/66925.970
=4.20 %

* 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.


Lacto Japan Co EBIT Related Terms


Lacto Japan Co EBIT Historical Data

* Premium members only.

The historical data trend for Lacto Japan 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.

Lacto Japan Co EBIT Chart

Lacto Japan Co Annual Data
Trend Nov16 Nov17 Nov18 Nov19 Nov20 Nov21 Nov22 Nov23 Nov24 Nov25
EBIT
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 2,816.31 3,316.79 3,081.00 4,625.00 6,288.00

Lacto Japan Co Quarterly Data
May21 Aug21 Nov21 Feb22 May22 Aug22 Nov22 Feb23 May23 Aug23 Nov23 Feb24 May24 Aug24 Nov24 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 0.00 0.00 0.00 1,276.00 1,534.00

TSE:3139 vs KHC, GIS: EBIT Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Lacto Japan 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.


Lacto Japan Co EV-to-EBIT vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

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

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


TSE:3139
72GF Score
Lacto Japan Co Ltd TSE:3139
EBIT is just one metric. See GF Score™, valuation, warning signs, and more.
View Full Analysis

Lacto Japan 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 May. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was 円2,810 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2,810 Mil mean?
Lacto Japan Co (TSE:3139) has a EBIT of 円2,810 Mil as of May. 2026. Earnings before interest and taxes is the difference between operating revenue and operating expenses. View historical data on Lacto Japan Co.
Is Lacto Japan Co's EBIT too high?
Lacto Japan Co's current EBIT is 円2,810 Mil. Overall, Lacto Japan Co has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lacto Japan Co's EBIT compare to KHC and GIS?
Lacto Japan Co's EBIT of 円2,810 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 Lacto Japan Co. Lacto Japan Co's current EBIT is 円2,810 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lacto Japan Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lacto Japan Co (TSE:3139) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,782.31, compared to a current price of 円3,465.00 — trading 94.4% above its estimated fair value. The current EBIT is 円2,810 Mil. Lacto Japan Co's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 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 Lacto Japan Co (TSE:3139), the current EBIT is 円2,810 Mil as of May. 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 Lacto Japan Co (TSE:3139) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lacto Japan Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円3,465.00 is trading 94.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,782.31. GuruFocus considers Lacto Japan Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:3139:

  • EBIT: 円2,810 Mil
  • GF Value™: 円1,782.31 vs. price of 円3,465.00 (94.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:3139 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Lacto Japan Co Business Description

Address 2-11-2 Nihonbashi, Chuo-ku, 22nd Floor Taiyo Life Nihonbashi Building, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 103-0027
Lacto Japan Co Ltd is engaged in the trade of agricultural and livestock products, processed products, food processing machinery, quasi-pharmaceuticals, liquor, and other beverages. The group's only reportable segment is the food business.
72GF Score

Get the complete analysis for TSE:3139

EBIT is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.

円3,465.00
Price
円1,782.31
GF Value