Wowow (TSE:4839) EBIT: 円1,475 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


TSE:4839 Wowow Inc TSE:4839
64 GF Score
Price 円974.00
GF Value 円1,130.53
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Wowow EBIT?

Wowow TSE:4839 -0.92% 64 EBIT is 円1,475 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:4839 with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,130.53 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Wowow's earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円-157 Mil. Its earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was 円1,475 Mil.

EBIT or Operating Income is linked to Return on Capital for both regular definition and Joel Greenblatt's definition. Wowow's annualized ROC % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -0.66%. Wowow's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -1.52%.

EBIT is also linked to Joel Greenblatt's definition of earnings yield. Wowow's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -70.80%.


Wowow  (TSE:4839) EBIT Explanation

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

Wowow'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 )
=-314 * ( 1 - 0% )/( (48614 + 46880)/ 2 )
=-314/47747
=-0.66 %

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:

Wowow'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 )
=-314/( ( (9583 + max(12699, 0)) + (10133 + max(8981, 0)) )/ 2 )
=-314/( ( 22282 + 19114 )/ 2 )
=-314/20698
=-1.52 %

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)
=(6286 + 132 + 30302) - (19702 + 0 + 4319)
=12699

Working Capital(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(6146 + 293 + 25285) - (17983 + 0 + 4760)
=8981

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:

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

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %=EBIT (TTM)/Enterprise Value (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=1475/-2083.216
=-70.80 %

* 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.


Wowow EBIT Related Terms


Wowow EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Wowow'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.

Wowow EBIT Chart

Wowow 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 5,269.00 3,225.00 1,451.00 2,036.00 1,475.00

Wowow 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 412.00 1,212.00 824.00 1,632.00 -157.00

TSE:4839 vs NXST: EBIT Comparison

For the Broadcasting subindustry, Wowow'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.


Wowow EV-to-EBIT vs Media - Diversified Industry

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

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


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Wowow 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1,475 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1,475 Mil mean?
Wowow (TSE:4839) has a EBIT of 円1,475 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Earnings before interest and taxes is the difference between operating revenue and operating expenses. View historical data on Wowow.
Is Wowow's EBIT too high?
Wowow's current EBIT is 円1,475 Mil. Overall, Wowow has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Wowow's EBIT compare to NXST?
Wowow's EBIT of 円1,475 Mil can be compared against companies in the Media - Diversified 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 Media - Diversified company?
A good EBIT depends on the Media - Diversified 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 Wowow. Wowow's current EBIT is 円1,475 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Wowow stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wowow (TSE:4839) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,130.53, compared to a current price of 円974.00 — trading 13.8% below its estimated fair value. The current EBIT is 円1,475 Mil. Wowow's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 6 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 Wowow (TSE:4839), the current EBIT is 円1,475 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 Wowow (TSE:4839) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wowow stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円974.00 is trading 13.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,130.53. GuruFocus considers Wowow to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:4839:

  • EBIT: 円1,475 Mil
  • GF Value™: 円1,130.53 vs. price of 円974.00 (13.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 64/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4839 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Wowow Business Description

Address 21F, Akasaka Park Building, 5-2-20, Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 107-6121
Wowow Inc is a broadcasting station operator based in Japan. The company operates its business through two segments namely Broadcast segment and Telemarketing segment through which it provides services through cable TV, communication satellite broadcasting and Internet Protocol television, based on producing and procuring programs and conducting TV broadcasting at a fee charged by broadcasting satellite. It also offers free program distribution service for TV members only and provides digital marketing support on the web, e-mail, mail order, and travel, event planning, and operation.
64GF Score

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Price
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