Area Quest (TSE:8912) EBIT: 円199 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)

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TSE:8912 Area Quest Inc TSE:8912
75 GF Score
Price 円152.00
GF Value 円131.01
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Area Quest EBIT?

Area Quest TSE:8912 +0.66% 75 EBIT is 円199 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates TSE:8912 with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of 円131.01 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

Area Quest'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199 Mil.

EBIT or Operating Income is linked to Return on Capital for both regular definition and Joel Greenblatt's definition. Area Quest's annualized ROC % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.00%. Area Quest'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. Area Quest's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 8.35%.

Area Quest  (TSE:8912) EBIT Explanation

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

Area Quest'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% )/( (3971.012 + 3916.18)/ 2 )
=0/3943.596
=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))
=4045.825 - 435.893 - ( 414.759 - max(0, 988.836 - 627.756+414.759))
=3971.012

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))
=4016.204 - 504.082 - ( 395.916 - max(0, 979.377 - 575.319+395.916))
=3916.18

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

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

Area Quest'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/( ( (2226.021 + max(-437.959, 0)) + (2225.419 + max(-537.414, 0)) )/ 2 )
=0/( ( 2226.021 + 2225.419 )/ 2 )
=0/2225.72
=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)
=(34.899 + 0 + 178.098) - (435.893 + 0 + 215.063)
=-437.959

Working Capital(Q: Dec. 2025 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(34.646 + 0 + 144.757) - (504.082 + 0 + 212.735)
=-537.414

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:

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

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %=EBIT (TTM)/Enterprise Value (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=198.745/2380.238
=8.35 %

* 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.

Area Quest EBIT Related Terms

Area Quest EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Area Quest'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.

Area Quest EBIT Chart

Area Quest Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
EBIT
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Area Quest Quarterly Data
Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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TSE:8912 vs CBRE, BEKE, JLL: EBIT Comparison

For the Real Estate Services subindustry, Area Quest'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.

Area Quest EV-to-EBIT vs Real Estate Industry

For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, Area Quest's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

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


TSE:8912
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Area Quest 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199 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199 Mil mean?
Area Quest (TSE:8912) has a EBIT of 円199 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Earnings before interest and taxes is the difference between operating revenue and operating expenses. View historical data on Area Quest.
Is Area Quest's EBIT too high?
Area Quest's current EBIT is 円199 Mil. Overall, Area Quest has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Area Quest's EBIT compare to CBRE and BEKE?
Area Quest's EBIT of 円199 Mil can be compared against companies in the Real Estate 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 Real Estate company?
A good EBIT depends on the Real Estate 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 Area Quest. Area Quest's current EBIT is 円199 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Area Quest stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Area Quest (TSE:8912) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円131.01, compared to a current price of 円152.00 — trading 16% above its estimated fair value. The current EBIT is 円199 Mil. Area Quest's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 2 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 Area Quest (TSE:8912), the current EBIT is 円199 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 Area Quest (TSE:8912) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Area Quest stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円152.00 is trading 16% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円131.01. GuruFocus considers Area Quest to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:8912:

  • EBIT: 円199 Mil
  • GF Value™: 円131.01 vs. price of 円152.00 (16% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 2 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:8912 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Area Quest Business Description

Address 7th Floor, 6-5-1 Nishi Shinjuku, Shinjuku Island Tower, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 163-1307
Area Quest Inc operates as a real estate business solution provider. The business of the company includes tenant invitation, update and contract management, and building management.
75GF Score

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円152.00
Price
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