Salt Trading (XNEP:STC) EBIT: NPR508 Mil (TTM As of Jul. 2025)

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XNEP:STC Salt Trading Corp XNEP:STC
79 GF Score
Price NPR5,295.00
GF Value NPR4,290.89
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 7 Warning Signs
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What is Salt Trading EBIT?

Salt Trading XNEP:STC +0.68% 79 EBIT is NPR508 Mil as of Jul. 2025. GuruFocus rates XNEP:STC with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of NPR4,290.89 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

Salt Trading's earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) for the six months ended in Jul. 2025 was NPR508 Mil. Its earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jul. 2025 was NPR508 Mil.

EBIT or Operating Income is linked to Return on Capital for both regular definition and Joel Greenblatt's definition. Salt Trading's annualized ROC % for the quarter that ended in Jul. 2025 was 3.93%. Salt Trading's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Jul. 2025 was 21.37%.

EBIT is also linked to Joel Greenblatt's definition of earnings yield. Salt Trading's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Jul. 2025 was 3.14%.

Salt Trading  (XNEP:STC) EBIT Explanation

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

Salt Trading's annualized ROC % for the quarter that ended in Jul. 2025 is calculated as:

ROC % (Q: Jul. 2025 )
=NOPAT/Average Invested Capital
=Operating Income * ( 1 - Tax Rate % )/( (Invested Capital (Q: Jul. 2024 ) + Invested Capital (Q: Jul. 2025 ))/ count )
=434.387 * ( 1 - 32.68% )/( (8349.126 + 6541.171)/ 2 )
=292.4293284/7445.1485
=3.93 %

where

Invested Capital(Q: Jul. 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))
=9559.783 - 3049.597 - ( 342.29 - max(0, 7492.621 - 5653.681+342.29))
=8349.126

Invested Capital(Q: Jul. 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))
=13464.651 - 8854.093 - ( 3282.083 - max(0, 11443.443 - 9512.83+3282.083))
=6541.171

Note: The Operating Income data used here is one times the annual (Jul. 2025) data.

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

Salt Trading's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Jul. 2025 is calculated as:

ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %(Q: Jul. 2025 )
=EBIT/Average of (Net fixed Assets + Net Working Capital)
=EBIT/Average of (Property, Plant and Equipment+Net Working Capital)
     Q: Jul. 2024  Q: Jul. 2025
=EBIT/( ( (Property, Plant and Equipment + Net Working Capital) + (Property, Plant and Equipment + Net Working Capital) )/ count )
=508.444/( ( (1446.238 + max(1868.713, 0)) + (1443.2 + max(-3109.759, 0)) )/ 2 )
=508.444/( ( 3314.951 + 1443.2 )/ 2 )
=508.444/2379.0755
=21.37 %

where Working Capital is:

Working Capital(Q: Jul. 2024 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(1079.836 + 3309.162 + 646.303) - (3049.597 + 0 + 116.991)
=1868.713

Working Capital(Q: Jul. 2025 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(945.077 + 4284.339 + 633.615) - (8854.093 + 0 + 118.697)
=-3109.759

When net working capital is negative, 0 is used.

Note: The EBIT data used here is one times the annual (Jul. 2025) EBIT data.

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

Salt Trading's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for today is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %=EBIT (TTM)/Enterprise Value (Q: Jul. 2025 )
=508.444/16170.530
=3.14 %

* 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.

Salt Trading EBIT Related Terms

Salt Trading EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Salt Trading'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.

Salt Trading EBIT Chart

Salt Trading Annual Data
Trend Jul19 Jul20 Jul21 Jul22 Jul23 Jul24 Jul25
EBIT
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 548.58 358.25 543.78 650.04 508.44

Salt Trading Semi-Annual Data
Jul19 Jul20 Jul21 Jul22 Jul23 Jul24 Jul25
EBIT Get a 7-Day Free Trial 548.58 358.25 543.78 650.04 508.44

XNEP:STC vs KHC, GIS, HRL: EBIT Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Salt Trading'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.

Salt Trading EV-to-EBIT vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Salt Trading's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

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


XNEP:STC
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Salt Trading 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 Jul. 2025 was NPR508 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 NPR508 Mil mean?
Salt Trading (XNEP:STC) has a EBIT of NPR508 Mil as of Jul. 2025. Earnings before interest and taxes is the difference between operating revenue and operating expenses. View historical data on Salt Trading.
Is Salt Trading's EBIT too high?
Salt Trading's current EBIT is NPR508 Mil. Overall, Salt Trading has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Salt Trading's EBIT compare to KHC and GIS?
Salt Trading's EBIT of NPR508 Mil can be compared against companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good EBIT depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods 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 Salt Trading. Salt Trading's current EBIT is NPR508 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Salt Trading stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Salt Trading (XNEP:STC) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NPR4,290.89, compared to a current price of NPR5,295.00 — trading 23.4% above its estimated fair value. The current EBIT is NPR508 Mil. Salt Trading's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 7 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 Salt Trading (XNEP:STC), the current EBIT is NPR508 Mil as of Jul. 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 Salt Trading (XNEP:STC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Salt Trading stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of NPR5,295.00 is trading 23.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of NPR4,290.89. GuruFocus considers Salt Trading to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for XNEP:STC:

  • EBIT: NPR508 Mil
  • GF Value™: NPR4,290.89 vs. price of NPR5,295.00 (23.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 79/100 with 7 warning signs

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

Salt Trading Business Description

Address Kalimati, P.O.Box: 483, Kathmandu, NPL
Salt Trading Corp operates as the sole supplier of salt within Nepal. Its key business segments include: i) Salt Sales: Free flow salt, washed salt, Phoda salt, ii) Fertilizer Sales: Subsidised-Diammonium Phosphate, Urea, Potash, iii) Gas: STC Gas, and iv)Others: Sugar, seed, wheat, Cement, Iron steel, Rice, Flour, Gas, Ghee Oil, Paper, Kitchen appliances and Others. The majority of revenue is derived from the Salt segment.
79GF Score

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