Link-U Group (TSE:4446) EBIT: 円397 Mil (TTM As of Jan. 2026)

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TSE:4446 Link-U Group Inc TSE:4446
86 GF Score
Price 円783.00
GF Value 円816.40
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Link-U Group EBIT?

Link-U Group TSE:4446 -2.97% 86 EBIT is 円397 Mil as of Jan. 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:4446 with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of 円816.40 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Link-U Group's earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) for the three months ended in Jan. 2026 was 円0 Mil. Its earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jan. 2026 was 円397 Mil.

EBIT or Operating Income is linked to Return on Capital for both regular definition and Joel Greenblatt's definition. Link-U Group's annualized ROC % for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 was 0.00%. Link-U Group's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 was 0.00%.

EBIT is also linked to Joel Greenblatt's definition of earnings yield. Link-U Group's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 was 3.42%.


Link-U Group  (TSE:4446) EBIT Explanation

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

Link-U Group's annualized ROC % for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 is calculated as:

ROC % (Q: Jan. 2026 )
=NOPAT/Average Invested Capital
=Operating Income * ( 1 - Tax Rate % )/( (Invested Capital (Q: Oct. 2025 ) + Invested Capital (Q: Jan. 2026 ))/ count )
=0 * ( 1 - 0% )/( (3415.009 + 3262.31)/ 2 )
=0/3338.6595
=0.00 %

where

Invested Capital(Q: Oct. 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))
=5629.815 - 958.762 - ( 1617.173 - max(0, 1712.879 - 2968.923+1617.173))
=3415.009

Invested Capital(Q: Jan. 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))
=5469.241 - 953.115 - ( 1424.454 - max(0, 1560.921 - 2814.737+1424.454))
=3262.31

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

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

Link-U Group's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 is calculated as:

ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %(Q: Jan. 2026 )
=EBIT/Average of (Net fixed Assets + Net Working Capital)
=EBIT/Average of (Property, Plant and Equipment+Net Working Capital)
     Q: Oct. 2025  Q: Jan. 2026
=EBIT/( ( (Property, Plant and Equipment + Net Working Capital) + (Property, Plant and Equipment + Net Working Capital) )/ count )
=0/( ( (517.631 + max(235.937, 0)) + (535.635 + max(327.318, 0)) )/ 2 )
=0/( ( 753.568 + 862.953 )/ 2 )
=0/808.2605
=0.00 %

where Working Capital is:

Working Capital(Q: Oct. 2025 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(1014.369 + 0 + 337.381) - (958.762 + 0 + 157.051)
=235.937

Working Capital(Q: Jan. 2026 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(1155.803 + 0 + 234.48) - (953.115 + 0 + 109.85)
=327.318

When net working capital is negative, 0 is used.

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

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

Link-U Group's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for today is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %=EBIT (TTM)/Enterprise Value (Q: Jan. 2026 )
=397.481/11635.755
=3.42 %

* 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.


Link-U Group EBIT Related Terms


Link-U Group EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Link-U Group'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.

Link-U Group EBIT Chart

Link-U Group Annual Data
Trend Jul17 Jul18 Jul19 Jul20 Jul21 Jul22 Jul23 Jul24 Jul25
EBIT
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Link-U Group Quarterly Data
Apr21 Jul21 Oct21 Jan22 Apr22 Jul22 Oct22 Jan23 Apr23 Jul23 Oct23 Jan24 Apr24 Jul24 Jan25 Apr25 Jul25 Oct25 Jan26 Apr26
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TSE:4446 vs UBER, SHOP, CRM: EBIT Comparison

For the Software - Application subindustry, Link-U Group'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.


Link-U Group EV-to-EBIT vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, Link-U Group's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Link-U Group's EV-to-EBIT falls into.


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Link-U Group 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 Jan. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was 円397 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397 Mil mean?
Link-U Group (TSE:4446) has a EBIT of 円397 Mil as of Jan. 2026. Earnings before interest and taxes is the difference between operating revenue and operating expenses. View historical data on Link-U Group.
Is Link-U Group's EBIT too high?
Link-U Group's current EBIT is 円397 Mil. Overall, Link-U Group has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Link-U Group's EBIT compare to UBER and SHOP?
Link-U Group's EBIT of 円397 Mil can be compared against companies in the Software 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 Software company?
A good EBIT depends on the Software 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 Link-U Group. Link-U Group's current EBIT is 円397 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Link-U Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Link-U Group (TSE:4446) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円816.40, compared to a current price of 円783.00 — trading 4.1% below its estimated fair value. The current EBIT is 円397 Mil. Link-U Group's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 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 Link-U Group (TSE:4446), the current EBIT is 円397 Mil as of Jan. 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 Link-U Group (TSE:4446) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Link-U Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円783.00 is trading 4.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円816.40. GuruFocus considers Link-U Group to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:4446:

  • EBIT: 円397 Mil
  • GF Value™: 円816.40 vs. price of 円783.00 (4.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 86/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4446 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Link-U Group Business Description

Address 2-2-3 Sotokanda, Sumitomo Real Estate Ochanomizu Building, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 101-0021
Link-U Group Inc through its subsidiaries engages in developing and operating manga apps, etc., utilizing data distribution technology based on its own original server design, operates a platform that connects businesses and users, supports and promotes the introduction of digital transformation, as well as planning, development, and operation in a wide range of areas, from manga apps to government systems, provides IT consulting services such as digital transformation support for government agencies, among others.
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