Asahi Printing Co (TSE:3951) EBIT: 円2,429 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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TSE:3951 Asahi Printing Co Ltd TSE:3951
66 GF Score
Price 円867.00
GF Value 円978.78
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Asahi Printing Co EBIT?

Asahi Printing Co TSE:3951 -0.91% 66 EBIT is 円2,429 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:3951 with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of 円978.78 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Asahi Printing Co's earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円1,169 Mil. Its earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was 円2,429 Mil.

EBIT or Operating Income is linked to Return on Capital for both regular definition and Joel Greenblatt's definition. Asahi Printing Co's annualized ROC % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.90%. Asahi Printing Co's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 5.56%.

EBIT is also linked to Joel Greenblatt's definition of earnings yield. Asahi Printing Co's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 7.51%.


Asahi Printing Co  (TSE:3951) EBIT Explanation

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

Asahi Printing 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 )
=1326 * ( 1 - 16.9% )/( (57297 + 58824)/ 2 )
=1101.906/58060.5
=1.90 %

where

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:

Asahi Printing 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 )
=2338/( ( (31942 + max(8945, 0)) + (33496 + max(9654, 0)) )/ 2 )
=2338/( ( 40887 + 43150 )/ 2 )
=2338/42018.5
=5.56 %

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)
=(10091 + 3508 + 6408) - (3110 + 0 + 7952)
=8945

Working Capital(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(9467 + 3846 + 6063) - (3424 + 0 + 6298)
=9654

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:

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

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %=EBIT (TTM)/Enterprise Value (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=2429/32332.663
=7.51 %

* 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.


Asahi Printing Co EBIT Related Terms


Asahi Printing Co EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Asahi Printing 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.

Asahi Printing Co EBIT Chart

Asahi Printing 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 2,764.20 2,672.76 2,508.33 2,704.00 2,429.00

Asahi Printing 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 902.96 1,686.00 1,018.00 1,260.00 1,169.00

TSE:3951 vs SW, PKG, IP: EBIT Comparison

For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, Asahi Printing 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.


Asahi Printing Co EV-to-EBIT vs Packaging & Containers Industry

For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Asahi Printing Co's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

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


TSE:3951
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Asahi Printing 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2,429 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2,429 Mil mean?
Asahi Printing Co (TSE:3951) has a EBIT of 円2,429 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Earnings before interest and taxes is the difference between operating revenue and operating expenses. View historical data on Asahi Printing Co.
Is Asahi Printing Co's EBIT too high?
Asahi Printing Co's current EBIT is 円2,429 Mil. Overall, Asahi Printing Co has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Asahi Printing Co's EBIT compare to SW and PKG?
Asahi Printing Co's EBIT of 円2,429 Mil can be compared against companies in the Packaging & Containers 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 Packaging & Containers company?
A good EBIT depends on the Packaging & Containers 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 Asahi Printing Co. Asahi Printing Co's current EBIT is 円2,429 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Asahi Printing Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Asahi Printing Co (TSE:3951) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円978.78, compared to a current price of 円867.00 — trading 11.4% below its estimated fair value. The current EBIT is 円2,429 Mil. Asahi Printing Co's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 3 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 Asahi Printing Co (TSE:3951), the current EBIT is 円2,429 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 Asahi Printing Co (TSE:3951) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Asahi Printing Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円867.00 is trading 11.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円978.78. GuruFocus considers Asahi Printing Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:3951:

  • EBIT: 円2,429 Mil
  • GF Value™: 円978.78 vs. price of 円867.00 (11.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 66/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:3951 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Asahi Printing Co Business Description

Address Ichibancho Square Building, 1-1 Ichibancho, Toyama Prefecture, Toyama, JPN, 930-0061
Asahi Printing Co Ltd is engaged in the manufacture and sale of printing and packaging materials. In addition, the company also engages in the temporary staffing business. The company operates in three segments, which include the Printing and packaging business, the Packaging Systems Sales Business, and Others.
66GF Score

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