QKL Stores EBIT

QKL Stores (QKLS) currently reports a EBIT of $-28M as of December 2015. That compares with $-20M in the prior-year period — down 36.1% year over year. That is below the sector sector average of $-22M. Use the charts on this page to explore QKL Stores's EBIT history and peer comparisons.

QKL Stores's EBIT decreased from $-20M to $-28M — a 36.1% year-over-year decrease (period ending December 2015). Watching multi-year history on the chart below helps separate one-off swings from a lasting trend.

QKL Stores's EBIT of $-28M is lower than the its sector sector average of $-22M. That is roughly 29.3% below the sector mean. A reading lower peers can reflect different growth expectations, capital structure, or profitability — so it is worth checking the peer comparison chart before drawing conclusions.

QKL Stores reported $-28M in EBIT as of December 2015. That compares with $-20M in the prior-year period — down 36.1% year over year. Absolute dollar amounts are most useful when compared with prior periods, peers, and related line items such as revenue, assets, or liabilities on Stockcircle.

Start with the current EBIT of $-28M, then check the historical chart for trend and the peer comparison chart for relative positioning. The sector average is $-22M. From there, open related valuation or income-statement pages for QKL Stores, and consider following QKLS for alerts when major investors trade the stock.