Seoul Broadcasting System Co (XKRX:034120) EBIT: ₩14,990 Mil (TTM As of Jun. 2026)

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XKRX:034120 Seoul Broadcasting System Co Ltd XKRX:034120
60 GF Score
Price ₩12,060.00
GF Value ₩19,047.38
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Seoul Broadcasting System Co EBIT?

Seoul Broadcasting System Co XKRX:034120 -0.50% 60 EBIT is ₩14,990 Mil as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates XKRX:034120 with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of ₩19,047.38 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Seoul Broadcasting System Co's earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was ₩11,998 Mil. Its earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was ₩14,990 Mil.

EBIT or Operating Income is linked to Return on Capital for both regular definition and Joel Greenblatt's definition. Seoul Broadcasting System Co's annualized ROC % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 2.16%. Seoul Broadcasting System Co's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 7.75%.

EBIT is also linked to Joel Greenblatt's definition of earnings yield. Seoul Broadcasting System Co's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 7.72%.


Seoul Broadcasting System Co  (XKRX:034120) EBIT Explanation

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

Seoul Broadcasting System Co's annualized ROC % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

ROC % (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=NOPAT/Average Invested Capital
=Operating Income * ( 1 - Tax Rate % )/( (Invested Capital (Q: Mar. 2026 ) + Invested Capital (Q: Jun. 2026 ))/ count )
=31791.024 * ( 1 - 19.6% )/( (1193920.197 + 1167807.907)/ 2 )
=25559.983296/1180864.052
=2.16 %

where

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))
=1642129.227 - 25744.313 - ( 483027.698 - max(0, 413368.23 - 835832.947+483027.698))
=1193920.197

Invested Capital(Q: Jun. 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))
=1579599.073 - 26980.286 - ( 464865.408 - max(0, 461474.05 - 846284.93+464865.408))
=1167807.907

Note: The Operating Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Jun. 2026) data.

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

Seoul Broadcasting System Co's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %(Q: Jun. 2026 )
=EBIT/Average of (Net fixed Assets + Net Working Capital)
=EBIT/Average of (Property, Plant and Equipment+Net Working Capital)
     Q: Mar. 2026  Q: Jun. 2026
=EBIT/( ( (Property, Plant and Equipment + Net Working Capital) + (Property, Plant and Equipment + Net Working Capital) )/ count )
=47990.332/( ( (468406.83 + max(133874.227, 0)) + (462379.4 + max(173010.206, 0)) )/ 2 )
=47990.332/( ( 602281.057 + 635389.606 )/ 2 )
=47990.332/618835.3315
=7.75 %

where Working Capital is:

Working Capital(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(171124.872 + 1680.952 + 172111.803) - (25744.313 + 0 + 185299.087)
=133874.227

Working Capital(Q: Jun. 2026 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(210415.824 + 1710.145 + 159200.247) - (26980.286 + 0 + 171335.724)
=173010.206

When net working capital is negative, 0 is used.

Note: The EBIT data used here is four times the quarterly (Jun. 2026) EBIT data.

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

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

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %=EBIT (TTM)/Enterprise Value (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=14989.829/194135.061
=7.72 %

* 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.


Seoul Broadcasting System Co EBIT Related Terms


Seoul Broadcasting System Co EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Seoul Broadcasting System 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.

Seoul Broadcasting System Co EBIT Chart

Seoul Broadcasting System Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EBIT
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 184,934.96 183,209.00 68,256.10 37,287.77 23,041.12

Seoul Broadcasting System Co Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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XKRX:034120 vs NFLX, DIS, WBD: EBIT Comparison

For the Entertainment subindustry, Seoul Broadcasting System 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.


Seoul Broadcasting System Co EV-to-EBIT vs Media - Diversified Industry

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

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


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Seoul Broadcasting System 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 Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was ₩14,990 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 ₩14,990 Mil mean?
Seoul Broadcasting System Co (XKRX:034120) has a EBIT of ₩14,990 Mil as of Jun. 2026. Earnings before interest and taxes is the difference between operating revenue and operating expenses. View historical data on Seoul Broadcasting System Co.
Is Seoul Broadcasting System Co's EBIT too high?
Seoul Broadcasting System Co's current EBIT is ₩14,990 Mil. Overall, Seoul Broadcasting System Co has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Seoul Broadcasting System Co's EBIT compare to NFLX and DIS?
Seoul Broadcasting System Co's EBIT of ₩14,990 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 Seoul Broadcasting System Co. Seoul Broadcasting System Co's current EBIT is ₩14,990 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Seoul Broadcasting System Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Seoul Broadcasting System Co (XKRX:034120) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ₩19,047.38, compared to a current price of ₩12,060.00 — trading 36.7% below its estimated fair value. The current EBIT is ₩14,990 Mil. Seoul Broadcasting System Co's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 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 Seoul Broadcasting System Co (XKRX:034120), the current EBIT is ₩14,990 Mil as of Jun. 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 Seoul Broadcasting System Co (XKRX:034120) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Seoul Broadcasting System Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₩12,060.00 is trading 36.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₩19,047.38. GuruFocus considers Seoul Broadcasting System Co to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for XKRX:034120:

  • EBIT: ₩14,990 Mil
  • GF Value™: ₩19,047.38 vs. price of ₩12,060.00 (36.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 60/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKRX:034120 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Seoul Broadcasting System Co Business Description

Address 161 Mokdongseo-ro, Yangcheon-gu, Seoul, KOR, 158-725
Seoul Broadcasting System Co Ltd is a Korea based radio and television broadcasting company. Its broadcasting areas include drama, entertainment, culture, news, and sports.
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₩12,060.00
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