Hokushin Co (TSE:7897) EBIT: 円11 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


TSE:7897 Hokushin Co Ltd TSE:7897
53 GF Score
Price 円103.00
GF Value 円103.06
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Hokushin Co EBIT?

Hokushin Co TSE:7897 +0.98% 53 EBIT is 円11 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:7897 with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of 円103.06 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Hokushin Co's earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円120 Mil. Its earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was 円11 Mil.

EBIT or Operating Income is linked to Return on Capital for both regular definition and Joel Greenblatt's definition. Hokushin Co's annualized ROC % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.37%. Hokushin Co's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.90%.

EBIT is also linked to Joel Greenblatt's definition of earnings yield. Hokushin Co's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.18%.

Hokushin Co  (TSE:7897) EBIT Explanation

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

Hokushin 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 )
=190.912 * ( 1 - 33.12% )/( (9533.597 + 9152.507)/ 2 )
=127.6819456/9343.052
=1.37 %

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))
=13547.25 - 2339.15 - ( 1674.503 - max(0, 5231.633 - 7261.047+1674.503))
=9533.597

Invested Capital(Q: Mar. 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))
=13069.083 - 2250.639 - ( 1670.58 - max(0, 5012.983 - 6678.92+1670.58))
=9152.507

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:

Hokushin 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 )
=240.062/( ( (5549.447 + max(2928.511, 0)) + (5469.822 + max(2632.357, 0)) )/ 2 )
=240.062/( ( 8477.958 + 8102.179 )/ 2 )
=240.062/8290.0685
=2.90 %

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)
=(1491.56 + 2450.665 + 1644.319) - (2339.15 + 0 + 318.883)
=2928.511

Working Capital(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(2501.459 + 2465.579 + 41.302) - (2250.639 + 0 + 125.344)
=2632.357

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:

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

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %=EBIT (TTM)/Enterprise Value (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=10.526/5821.686
=0.18 %

* 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.

Hokushin Co EBIT Related Terms

Hokushin Co EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Hokushin 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.

Hokushin Co EBIT Chart

Hokushin Co Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
EBIT
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Hokushin Co Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
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TSE:7897 vs SSD, UFPI, BCC: EBIT Comparison

For the Lumber & Wood Production subindustry, Hokushin 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.

Hokushin Co EV-to-EBIT vs Forest Products Industry

For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, Hokushin Co's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Hokushin 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11 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11 Mil mean?
Hokushin Co (TSE:7897) has a EBIT of 円11 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Earnings before interest and taxes is the difference between operating revenue and operating expenses. View historical data on Hokushin Co.
Is Hokushin Co's EBIT too high?
Hokushin Co's current EBIT is 円11 Mil. Overall, Hokushin Co has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hokushin Co's EBIT compare to SSD and UFPI?
Hokushin Co's EBIT of 円11 Mil can be compared against companies in the Forest Products 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 Forest Products company?
A good EBIT depends on the Forest Products 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 Hokushin Co. Hokushin Co's current EBIT is 円11 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hokushin Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hokushin Co (TSE:7897) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円103.06, compared to a current price of 円103.00 — trading 0.1% below its estimated fair value. The current EBIT is 円11 Mil. Hokushin Co's overall GF Score™ is 53/100 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 Hokushin Co (TSE:7897), the current EBIT is 円11 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 Hokushin Co (TSE:7897) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hokushin Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円103.00 is trading 0.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円103.06. GuruFocus considers Hokushin Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:7897:

  • EBIT: 円11 Mil
  • GF Value™: 円103.06 vs. price of 円103.00 (0.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 53/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:7897 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Hokushin Co Business Description

Address 7-5-8 Asakusa, Hayashi Building 1st Floor, Taito-ku, Tokyo, JPN, +81 368211899
Hokushin Co Ltd is engaged in the manufacturing and sale of wood products. It offers medium-density fiberboard products under the brand Starwood.
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