Hi-Lex (TSE:7279) EBIT: 円46,116 Mil (TTM As of Oct. 2025)


TSE:7279 Hi-Lex Corp TSE:7279
74 GF Score
Price 円2,023.00
GF Value 円1,816.28
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Hi-Lex EBIT?

Hi-Lex TSE:7279 +0.45% 74 EBIT is 円46,116 Mil as of Oct. 2025. GuruFocus rates TSE:7279 with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,816.28 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Hi-Lex's earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) for the three months ended in Oct. 2025 was 円5,184 Mil. Its earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Oct. 2025 was 円46,116 Mil.

EBIT or Operating Income is linked to Return on Capital for both regular definition and Joel Greenblatt's definition. Hi-Lex's annualized ROC % for the quarter that ended in Oct. 2025 was 0.54%. Hi-Lex's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Oct. 2025 was 22.05%.

EBIT is also linked to Joel Greenblatt's definition of earnings yield. Hi-Lex's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Oct. 2025 was 93.02%.


Hi-Lex  (TSE:7279) EBIT Explanation

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

Hi-Lex's annualized ROC % for the quarter that ended in Oct. 2025 is calculated as:

ROC % (Q: Oct. 2025 )
=NOPAT/Average Invested Capital
=Operating Income * ( 1 - Tax Rate % )/( (Invested Capital (Q: Jul. 2025 ) + Invested Capital (Q: Oct. 2025 ))/ count )
=956 * ( 1 - 0% )/( (180597 + 172283)/ 2 )
=956/176440
=0.54 %

where

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

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

Hi-Lex's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Oct. 2025 is calculated as:

ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %(Q: Oct. 2025 )
=EBIT/Average of (Net fixed Assets + Net Working Capital)
=EBIT/Average of (Property, Plant and Equipment+Net Working Capital)
     Q: Jul. 2025  Q: Oct. 2025
=EBIT/( ( (Property, Plant and Equipment + Net Working Capital) + (Property, Plant and Equipment + Net Working Capital) )/ count )
=20736/( ( (61900 + max(34484, 0)) + (62220 + max(29462, 0)) )/ 2 )
=20736/( ( 96384 + 91682 )/ 2 )
=20736/94033
=22.05 %

where Working Capital is:

Working Capital(Q: Jul. 2025 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(45277 + 34923 + 10632) - (36396 + 0 + 19952)
=34484

Working Capital(Q: Oct. 2025 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(47799 + 37721 + 8252) - (41932 + 0 + 22378)
=29462

When net working capital is negative, 0 is used.

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

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

Hi-Lex's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for today is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %=EBIT (TTM)/Enterprise Value (Q: Oct. 2025 )
=46116/49575.316
=93.02 %

* 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.


Hi-Lex EBIT Related Terms


Hi-Lex EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Hi-Lex'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.

Hi-Lex EBIT Chart

Hi-Lex Annual Data
Trend Oct16 Oct17 Oct18 Oct19 Oct20 Oct21 Oct22 Oct23 Oct24 Oct25
EBIT
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 8,232.00 -5,479.00 -743.00 6,231.00 11,564.00

Hi-Lex Quarterly Data
Apr21 Jul21 Oct21 Jan22 Apr22 Jul22 Oct22 Jan23 Apr23 Jul23 Oct23 Jan24 Apr24 Jul24 Oct24 Jan25 Apr25 Jul25 Oct25 Jan26
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 1,502.00 2,211.00 2,667.00 5,184.00 36,054.00

TSE:7279 vs HON, MMM: EBIT Comparison

For the Conglomerates subindustry, Hi-Lex'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.


Hi-Lex EV-to-EBIT vs Conglomerates Industry

For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, Hi-Lex's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

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


TSE:7279
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Hi-Lex 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 Oct. 2025 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was 円46,116 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46,116 Mil mean?
Hi-Lex (TSE:7279) has a EBIT of 円46,116 Mil as of Oct. 2025. Earnings before interest and taxes is the difference between operating revenue and operating expenses. View historical data on Hi-Lex.
Is Hi-Lex's EBIT too high?
Hi-Lex's current EBIT is 円46,116 Mil. Overall, Hi-Lex has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hi-Lex's EBIT compare to HON and MMM?
Hi-Lex's EBIT of 円46,116 Mil can be compared against companies in the Conglomerates 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 Conglomerates company?
A good EBIT depends on the Conglomerates 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 Hi-Lex. Hi-Lex's current EBIT is 円46,116 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hi-Lex stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hi-Lex (TSE:7279) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,816.28, compared to a current price of 円2,023.00 — trading 11.4% above its estimated fair value. The current EBIT is 円46,116 Mil. Hi-Lex's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 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 Hi-Lex (TSE:7279), the current EBIT is 円46,116 Mil as of Oct. 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 Hi-Lex (TSE:7279) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hi-Lex stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円2,023.00 is trading 11.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,816.28. GuruFocus considers Hi-Lex to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:7279:

  • EBIT: 円46,116 Mil
  • GF Value™: 円1,816.28 vs. price of 円2,023.00 (11.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:7279 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Hi-Lex Business Description

Other Exchanges HLXFF:USA
Address 1-12-28 Sakae-cho, Sakaemachi, Hyogo, Takarazuka, JPN, 665-0845
Hi-Lex Corp is a Japanese company specialized in three segments: automobiles and industrial equipment, medical equipment, and a metal mold business. The automobiles equipment segment offers control cables, window regulators, sliding window systems, door modules, and others. The industrial equipment includes control boxes, steering systems, control cables for marine vessels, accelerator and assist cables for construction and industrial equipment, toilet seat elevators, and air conditioning grill raising and lowering systems for welfare and home.
74GF Score

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Price
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