Inventec Besta Co (TPE:8201) EV-to-EBIT: -22.68 (As of Aug. 12, 2026)

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TPE:8201 Inventec Besta Co Ltd TPE:8201
65 GF Score
Price NT$11.90
GF Value NT$15.26
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Inventec Besta Co EV-to-EBIT?

Inventec Besta Co TPE:8201 -0.83% 65 EV-to-EBIT is -22.68 as of Aug. 12, 2026. GuruFocus rates TPE:8201 with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$15.26 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,773 Hardware companies, Inventec Besta Co ranks worse than 56401.52% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Inventec Besta Co's Enterprise Value is NT$487.7 Mil. Inventec Besta Co's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was NT$-21.5 Mil. Therefore, Inventec Besta Co's EV-to-EBIT for today is -22.68.

The historical rank and industry rank for Inventec Besta Co's EV-to-EBIT or its related term are showing as below:

TPE:8201' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -118.83   Med: -7.36   Max: 4.25
Current: -22.68

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Inventec Besta Co was 4.25. The lowest was -118.83. And the median was -7.36.

TPE:8201's EV-to-EBIT is ranked worse than
100% of 1773 companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 21.21 vs TPE:8201: -22.68

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Inventec Besta Co's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was NT$478.3 Mil. Inventec Besta Co's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was NT$-21.5 Mil. Inventec Besta Co's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -4.50%.


Inventec Besta Co  (TPE:8201) EV-to-EBIT Explanation

This is a more accurate valuation of companies' operation because it considers the debt and cash on its balance sheet, and non-operating items such as interest payment, tax, and one-time items are not included in the Operating Income.

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %.

Inventec Besta Co's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % (Q: Mar. 2026 ) =EBIT / Enterprise Value (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-21.5/478.2971
=-4.50 %

Inventec Besta Co's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was NT$478.3 Mil.
Inventec Besta Co's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was NT$-21.5 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.


Inventec Besta Co EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Inventec Besta Co EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Inventec Besta Co's EV-to-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.

Inventec Besta Co EV-to-EBIT Chart

Inventec Besta Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBIT
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Inventec Besta Co Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
EV-to-EBIT Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -12.93 -9.14 -25.32 -24.44 -22.25

TPE:8201 vs AAPL: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Consumer Electronics subindustry, Inventec Besta 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.


Inventec Besta Co EV-to-EBIT vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Inventec Besta Co's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Inventec Besta Co EV-to-EBIT Calculation

Inventec Besta Co's EV-to-EBIT for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=487.656/-21.5
=-22.68

Inventec Besta Co's current Enterprise Value is NT$487.7 Mil.
Inventec Besta Co's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was NT$-21.5 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 EV-to-EBIT →
What does a EV-to-EBIT of -22.68 mean?
Inventec Besta Co (TPE:8201) has a EV-to-EBIT of -22.68 as of Aug. 12, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Inventec Besta Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Inventec Besta Co ranks #999999 out of 1773 companies in the Hardware industry.
Is Inventec Besta Co's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Inventec Besta Co's current EV-to-EBIT is -22.68. Based on the distribution chart, Inventec Besta Co ranks #999999 out of 1773 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Inventec Besta Co has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Inventec Besta Co's EV-to-EBIT compare to AAPL?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Inventec Besta Co ranks #999999 out of 1773 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Inventec Besta Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 21.21. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EV-to-EBIT for a Hardware company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Hardware companies is 21.21, based on 1,773 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBIT significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-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 EV-to-EBIT mean?
A high EV-to-EBIT can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Inventec Besta Co and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 21.21 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Inventec Besta Co's current EV-to-EBIT is -22.68. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Inventec Besta Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Inventec Besta Co (TPE:8201) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$15.26, compared to a current price of NT$11.90 — trading 22% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is -22.68. Inventec Besta Co's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-EBIT calculated?
EV-to-EBIT is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Inventec Besta Co (TPE:8201), the current EV-to-EBIT is -22.68 as of Aug. 12, 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 Inventec Besta Co (TPE:8201) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Inventec Besta Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NT$11.90 is trading 22% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$15.26. GuruFocus considers Inventec Besta Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:8201:

  • EV-to-EBIT: -22.68
  • GF Value™: NT$15.26 vs. price of NT$11.90 (22% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 65/100 with 2 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:8201 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Inventec Besta Co Business Description

Address No. 13, Section.2, Beitou Road, 4th Floor-1, Beitou District, Taipei, TWN, 114
Inventec Besta Co Ltd is engaged in the business of manufacturing and distributing electronic dictionaries and related digital products. The company offers electronic dictionaries, digital commodities, music players, electronic books, and other products. The company markets its products in Taiwan, Czech Republic, Japan, China, Singapore, Kore, and other countries.
65GF Score

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NT$11.90
Price
NT$15.26
GF Value