Media Kobo (TSE:3815) EBIT: 円-612 Mil (TTM As of Feb. 2026)

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TSE:3815 Media Kobo Inc TSE:3815
44 GF Score
Price 円443.00
GF Value 円372.10
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Media Kobo EBIT?

Media Kobo TSE:3815 -0.45% 44 EBIT is 円-612 Mil as of Feb. 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:3815 with a GF Score™ of 44/100 and a GF Value™ of 円372.10 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Media Kobo's earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) for the six months ended in Feb. 2026 was 円-261 Mil. Its earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was 円-612 Mil.

EBIT or Operating Income is linked to Return on Capital for both regular definition and Joel Greenblatt's definition. Media Kobo's annualized ROC % for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was -49.39%. Media Kobo's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was -896.31%.

EBIT is also linked to Joel Greenblatt's definition of earnings yield. Media Kobo's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was -13.10%.


Media Kobo  (TSE:3815) EBIT Explanation

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

Media Kobo'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 )
=-618.55 * ( 1 - 0% )/( (1341.476 + 1163.135)/ 2 )
=-618.55/1252.3055
=-49.39 %

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))
=2277.626 - 53.423 - ( 1595.941 - max(0, 977.604 - 1860.331+1595.941))
=1341.476

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))
=1869.719 - 44.047 - ( 1199.508 - max(0, 770.041 - 1432.578+1199.508))
=1163.135

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:

Media Kobo'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 )
=-521.922/( ( (36.009 + max(-104.13, 0)) + (80.451 + max(-34.321, 0)) )/ 2 )
=-521.922/( ( 36.009 + 80.451 )/ 2 )
=-521.922/58.23
=-896.31 %

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)
=(196.873 + 8.073 + 59.444) - (53.423 + 0 + 315.097)
=-104.13

Working Capital(Q: Feb. 2026 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(168.957 + 11.101 + 53.012) - (44.047 + 0 + 223.344)
=-34.321

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:

Media Kobo's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for today is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %=EBIT (TTM)/Enterprise Value (Q: Feb. 2026 )
=-612.001/4671.199
=-13.10 %

* 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.


Media Kobo EBIT Related Terms


Media Kobo EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Media Kobo'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.

Media Kobo EBIT Chart

Media Kobo Annual Data
Trend Aug16 Aug17 Aug18 Aug19 Aug20 Aug21 Aug22 Aug23 Aug24 Aug25
EBIT
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Media Kobo 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 0.76 -243.77 -69.25 -351.04 -260.96

TSE:3815 vs GOOGL, META, SPOT: EBIT Comparison

For the Internet Content & Information subindustry, Media Kobo'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.


Media Kobo EV-to-EBIT vs Interactive Media Industry

For the Interactive Media industry and Communication Services sector, Media Kobo's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

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


TSE:3815
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Media Kobo 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-612 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-612 Mil mean?
Media Kobo (TSE:3815) has a EBIT of 円-612 Mil as of Feb. 2026. Earnings before interest and taxes is the difference between operating revenue and operating expenses. View historical data on Media Kobo.
Is Media Kobo's EBIT too high?
Media Kobo's current EBIT is 円-612 Mil. Overall, Media Kobo has a GF Score™ of 44/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Media Kobo's EBIT compare to GOOGL and META?
Media Kobo's EBIT of 円-612 Mil can be compared against companies in the Interactive Media 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 an Interactive Media company?
A good EBIT depends on the Interactive Media 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 Media Kobo. Media Kobo's current EBIT is 円-612 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Media Kobo stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Media Kobo (TSE:3815) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円372.10, compared to a current price of 円443.00 — trading 19.1% above its estimated fair value. The current EBIT is 円-612 Mil. Media Kobo's overall GF Score™ is 44/100 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 Media Kobo (TSE:3815), the current EBIT is 円-612 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 Media Kobo (TSE:3815) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Media Kobo stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円443.00 is trading 19.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円372.10. GuruFocus considers Media Kobo to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:3815:

  • EBIT: 円-612 Mil
  • GF Value™: 円372.10 vs. price of 円443.00 (19.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 44/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:3815 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Media Kobo Business Description

Address 7-15-9 Roppongi, Sumitomo Realty & Development Roppongi Central Tower, 9th Floor, Minato-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 106-0032
Media Kobo Inc is engaged in is engaged in fortune-telling, entertainment and matching services, and other businesses. Its services also include: Digital content business, one to one marketing, and beauty business.
44GF Score

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Price
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