Berger Paints Jamaica (XJAM:BRG) EBIT: JMD120 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2024)

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XJAM:BRG Berger Paints Jamaica Ltd XJAM:BRG
79 GF Score
Price JMD5.13
GF Value JMD8.71
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Berger Paints Jamaica EBIT?

Berger Paints Jamaica XJAM:BRG -7.90% 79 EBIT is JMD120 Mil as of Dec. 2024. GuruFocus rates XJAM:BRG with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of JMD8.71 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Berger Paints Jamaica's earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) for the six months ended in Dec. 2024 was JMD120 Mil. Its earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2024 was JMD120 Mil.

EBIT or Operating Income is linked to Return on Capital for both regular definition and Joel Greenblatt's definition. Berger Paints Jamaica's annualized ROC % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2024 was 7.15%. Berger Paints Jamaica's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2024 was 14.06%.

EBIT is also linked to Joel Greenblatt's definition of earnings yield. Berger Paints Jamaica's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2024 was 12.73%.


Berger Paints Jamaica  (XJAM:BRG) EBIT Explanation

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

Berger Paints Jamaica's annualized ROC % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2024 is calculated as:

ROC % (Q: Dec. 2024 )
=NOPAT/Average Invested Capital
=Operating Income * ( 1 - Tax Rate % )/( (Invested Capital (Q: Dec. 2023 ) + Invested Capital (Q: Dec. 2024 ))/ count )
=119.776 * ( 1 - 30.4% )/( (1063.232 + 1268.109)/ 2 )
=83.364096/1165.6705
=7.15 %

where

Invested Capital(Q: Dec. 2023 )
=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))
=2394.352 - 1173.476 - ( 157.644 - max(0, 1206.294 - 1662.193+157.644))
=1063.232

Invested Capital(Q: Dec. 2024 )
=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))
=2447.946 - 989.224 - ( 190.613 - max(0, 1133.813 - 1736.986+190.613))
=1268.109

Note: The Operating Income data used here is one times the annual (Dec. 2024) data.

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

Berger Paints Jamaica's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2024 is calculated as:

ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %(Q: Dec. 2024 )
=EBIT/Average of (Net fixed Assets + Net Working Capital)
=EBIT/Average of (Property, Plant and Equipment+Net Working Capital)
     Q: Dec. 2023  Q: Dec. 2024
=EBIT/( ( (Property, Plant and Equipment + Net Working Capital) + (Property, Plant and Equipment + Net Working Capital) )/ count )
=119.776/( ( (539.843 + max(288.194, 0)) + (477.492 + max(398.509, 0)) )/ 2 )
=119.776/( ( 828.037 + 876.001 )/ 2 )
=119.776/852.019
=14.06 %

where Working Capital is:

Working Capital(Q: Dec. 2023 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(707.155 + 695.597 + 67.298) - (1173.476 + 0 + 8.3799999999999)
=288.194

Working Capital(Q: Dec. 2024 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(792.816 + 676.412 + 49.528) - (989.224 + 0 + 131.023)
=398.509

When net working capital is negative, 0 is used.

Note: The EBIT data used here is one times the annual (Dec. 2024) EBIT data.

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

Berger Paints Jamaica's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for today is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %=EBIT (TTM)/Enterprise Value (Q: Dec. 2024 )
=119.776/940.680
=12.73 %

* 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.


Berger Paints Jamaica EBIT Related Terms


Berger Paints Jamaica EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Berger Paints Jamaica'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.

Berger Paints Jamaica EBIT Chart

Berger Paints Jamaica Annual Data
Trend Mar15 Mar16 Mar17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24
EBIT
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -8.24 120.95 -38.45 -287.56 119.78

Berger Paints Jamaica Semi-Annual Data
Dec08 Mar15 Mar16 Mar17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24
EBIT Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -8.24 120.95 -38.45 -287.56 119.78

XJAM:BRG vs LIN, SHW, ECL: EBIT Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Berger Paints Jamaica'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.


Berger Paints Jamaica EV-to-EBIT vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Berger Paints Jamaica's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Berger Paints Jamaica 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.

For stock reported annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2024 was JMD120 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 JMD120 Mil mean?
Berger Paints Jamaica (XJAM:BRG) has a EBIT of JMD120 Mil as of Dec. 2024. Earnings before interest and taxes is the difference between operating revenue and operating expenses. View historical data on Berger Paints Jamaica.
Is Berger Paints Jamaica's EBIT too high?
Berger Paints Jamaica's current EBIT is JMD120 Mil. Overall, Berger Paints Jamaica has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Berger Paints Jamaica's EBIT compare to LIN and SHW?
Berger Paints Jamaica's EBIT of JMD120 Mil can be compared against companies in the Chemicals 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 Chemicals company?
A good EBIT depends on the Chemicals 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 Berger Paints Jamaica. Berger Paints Jamaica's current EBIT is JMD120 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Berger Paints Jamaica stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Berger Paints Jamaica (XJAM:BRG) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is JMD8.71, compared to a current price of JMD5.13 — trading 41.1% below its estimated fair value. The current EBIT is JMD120 Mil. Berger Paints Jamaica's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 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 Berger Paints Jamaica (XJAM:BRG), the current EBIT is JMD120 Mil as of Dec. 2024. 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 Berger Paints Jamaica (XJAM:BRG) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Berger Paints Jamaica stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of JMD5.13 is trading 41.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of JMD8.71. GuruFocus considers Berger Paints Jamaica to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for XJAM:BRG:

  • EBIT: JMD120 Mil
  • GF Value™: JMD8.71 vs. price of JMD5.13 (41.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 79/100 with 3 warning signs

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


Berger Paints Jamaica Business Description

Address 256 Spanish Town Road, Kingston, JAM, 11
Berger Paints Jamaica Ltd is engaged in the manufacture and distribution of industrial and decorative paints and paint-related processed materials. The Company produces a wide range of high-performing decorative, marine, and industrial paint products in Barbados and across the Eastern Caribbean. Its product range includes premium quality interior and exterior topcoats, primers, stains, varnishes, furniture finishes, road marking paints, enamels, as well as light and heavy duty industrial finishes. The Company has introduced products such as Berger Weatherproof Ultra, a super premium exterior emulsion, and Berger Royale, a super premium interior pure acrylic emulsion.
79GF Score

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