Global Information (TSE:4171) EBIT: 円153 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)

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TSE:4171 Global Information Inc TSE:4171
79 GF Score
Price 円1,662.00
GF Value 円1,247.80
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Global Information EBIT?

Global Information TSE:4171 79 EBIT is 円153 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates TSE:4171 with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,247.80 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Global Information's earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was 円0 Mil. Its earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was 円153 Mil.

EBIT or Operating Income is linked to Return on Capital for both regular definition and Joel Greenblatt's definition. Global Information's annualized ROC % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.00%. Global Information's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.00%.

EBIT is also linked to Joel Greenblatt's definition of earnings yield. Global Information's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 6.79%.

Global Information  (TSE:4171) EBIT Explanation

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

Global Information's annualized ROC % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

ROC % (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=NOPAT/Average Invested Capital
=Operating Income * ( 1 - Tax Rate % )/( (Invested Capital (Q: Sep. 2025 ) + Invested Capital (Q: Dec. 2025 ))/ count )
=0 * ( 1 - 0% )/( (309.803 + 294.545)/ 2 )
=0/302.174
=0.00 %

where

Invested Capital(Q: Sep. 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))
=3119.095 - 147.315 - ( 2661.977 - max(0, 319.372 - 3018.036+2661.977))
=309.803

Invested Capital(Q: Dec. 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))
=3168.993 - 174.006 - ( 2700.442 - max(0, 327.193 - 3074.331+2700.442))
=294.545

Note: The Operating Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Dec. 2025) data.

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

Global Information's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %(Q: Dec. 2025 )
=EBIT/Average of (Net fixed Assets + Net Working Capital)
=EBIT/Average of (Property, Plant and Equipment+Net Working Capital)
     Q: Sep. 2025  Q: Dec. 2025
=EBIT/( ( (Property, Plant and Equipment + Net Working Capital) + (Property, Plant and Equipment + Net Working Capital) )/ count )
=0/( ( (45.432 + max(36.687, 0)) + (44.36 + max(46.696, 0)) )/ 2 )
=0/( ( 82.119 + 91.056 )/ 2 )
=0/86.5875
=0.00 %

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)
=(234.349 + 15.515 + 106.195) - (147.315 + 0 + 172.057)
=36.687

Working Capital(Q: Dec. 2025 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(241.119 + 17.033 + 115.737) - (174.006 + 0 + 153.187)
=46.696

When net working capital is negative, 0 is used.

Note: The EBIT data used here is four times the quarterly (Dec. 2025) EBIT data.

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

Global Information's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for today is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %=EBIT (TTM)/Enterprise Value (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=153.049/2254.515
=6.79 %

* 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.

Global Information EBIT Related Terms

Global Information EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Global Information'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.

Global Information EBIT Chart

Global Information Annual Data
Trend Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EBIT
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Global Information Quarterly Data
Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 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 311.91 -46.76 0.00 0.00 199.81

TSE:4171 vs CTAS, CPRT, ULS: EBIT Comparison

For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, Global Information'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.

Global Information EV-to-EBIT vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Global Information's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

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


TSE:4171
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Global Information 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 Dec. 2025 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was 円153 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153 Mil mean?
Global Information (TSE:4171) has a EBIT of 円153 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Earnings before interest and taxes is the difference between operating revenue and operating expenses. View historical data on Global Information.
Is Global Information's EBIT too high?
Global Information's current EBIT is 円153 Mil. Overall, Global Information has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Global Information's EBIT compare to CTAS and CPRT?
Global Information's EBIT of 円153 Mil can be compared against companies in the Business Services 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 Business Services company?
A good EBIT depends on the Business Services 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 Global Information. Global Information's current EBIT is 円153 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Global Information stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Global Information (TSE:4171) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,247.80, compared to a current price of 円1,662.00 — trading 33.2% above its estimated fair value. The current EBIT is 円153 Mil. Global Information's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 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 Global Information (TSE:4171), the current EBIT is 円153 Mil as of Dec. 2025. 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 Global Information (TSE:4171) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Global Information stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円1,662.00 is trading 33.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,247.80. GuruFocus considers Global Information to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:4171:

  • EBIT: 円153 Mil
  • GF Value™: 円1,247.80 vs. price of 円1,662.00 (33.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 79/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4171 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Global Information Business Description

Address 2-3 Manpukuji 1-chome, Aso-ku, 7th Floor, Ursis Building, Kanagawa Prefecture, Kawasaki, JPN, 215-0004
Global Information Inc is an information service company. It offers comprehensive information services, from providing market research reports, individual surveys, and customized research that meet research needs accurately. The Group has two reportable segments: Market and technology trend information provision business, and Other businesses.
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