ACCO (ACCO Brands) EBIT: $126 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


ACCO ACCO Brands Corp ACCO
65 GF Score
Price $3.98
GF Value $4.22
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 8 Warning Signs
View Full Analysis

What is ACCO Brands EBIT?

ACCO Brands ACCO +2.19% 65 EBIT is $126 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates ACCO with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of $4.22 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review.

ACCO Brands's earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $26 Mil. Its earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $126 Mil.

EBIT or Operating Income is linked to Return on Capital for both regular definition and Joel Greenblatt's definition. ACCO Brands's annualized ROC % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -0.77%. ACCO Brands's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 20.53%.

EBIT is also linked to Joel Greenblatt's definition of earnings yield. ACCO Brands's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 10.30%.


ACCO Brands  (NYSE:ACCO) EBIT Explanation

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

ACCO Brands's annualized ROC % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

ROC % (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=NOPAT/Average Invested Capital
=Operating Income * ( 1 - Tax Rate % )/( (Invested Capital (Q: Dec. 2025 ) + Invested Capital (Q: Mar. 2026 ))/ count )
=-14.8 * ( 1 - 0% )/( (1924.8 + 1923.6)/ 2 )
=-14.8/1924.2
=-0.77 %

where

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

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

ACCO Brands's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=EBIT/Average of (Net fixed Assets + Net Working Capital)
=EBIT/Average of (Property, Plant and Equipment+Net Working Capital)
     Q: Dec. 2025  Q: Mar. 2026
=EBIT/( ( (Property, Plant and Equipment + Net Working Capital) + (Property, Plant and Equipment + Net Working Capital) )/ count )
=102.8/( ( (216.8 + max(271.9, 0)) + (214 + max(298.9, 0)) )/ 2 )
=102.8/( ( 488.7 + 512.9 )/ 2 )
=102.8/500.8
=20.53 %

where Working Capital is:

Working Capital(Q: Dec. 2025 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(359.7 + 289.1 + 37.1) - (263.8 + 0 + 150.2)
=271.9

Working Capital(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(277.6 + 356 + 45) - (239.4 + 0 + 140.3)
=298.9

When net working capital is negative, 0 is used.

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

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

ACCO Brands's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for today is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %=EBIT (TTM)/Enterprise Value (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=126.3/1226.527
=10.30 %

* 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.


ACCO Brands EBIT Related Terms


ACCO Brands EBIT Historical Data

* Premium members only.

The historical data trend for ACCO Brands'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.

ACCO Brands EBIT Chart

ACCO Brands 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 157.70 60.50 45.50 -34.70 94.90

ACCO Brands Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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 -5.70 34.60 27.20 38.80 25.70

ACCO vs XRX, ACTG, EBF: EBIT Comparison

For the Business Equipment & Supplies subindustry, ACCO Brands'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.


ACCO Brands EV-to-EBIT vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, ACCO Brands's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

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


ACCO
65GF Score
ACCO Brands Corp ACCO
EBIT is just one metric. See GF Score™, valuation, warning signs, and more.
View Full Analysis

ACCO Brands 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 Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $126 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 $126 Mil mean?
ACCO Brands (ACCO) has a EBIT of $126 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Earnings before interest and taxes is the difference between operating revenue and operating expenses. View historical data on ACCO Brands.
Is ACCO Brands' EBIT too high?
ACCO Brands' current EBIT is $126 Mil. Overall, ACCO Brands has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ACCO Brands' EBIT compare to XRX and ACTG?
ACCO Brands' EBIT of $126 Mil can be compared against companies in the Industrial Products 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 an Industrial Products company?
A good EBIT depends on the Industrial Products 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 ACCO Brands. ACCO Brands's current EBIT is $126 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ACCO Brands stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ACCO Brands (ACCO) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $4.22, compared to a current price of $3.98 — trading 5.8% below its estimated fair value. The current EBIT is $126 Mil. ACCO Brands' overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 8 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 ACCO Brands (ACCO), the current EBIT is $126 Mil as of Mar. 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 ACCO Brands (ACCO) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ACCO Brands stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $3.98 is trading 5.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $4.22. GuruFocus considers ACCO Brands to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for ACCO:

  • EBIT: $126 Mil
  • GF Value™: $4.22 vs. price of $3.98 (5.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 65/100 with 8 warning signs

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


ACCO Brands Business Description

Other Exchanges A3B:Germany
Address Four Corporate Drive, Lake Zurich, IL, USA, 60047
ACCO Brands Corp is a consumer, technology and business branded products company providing brands and product solutions used in schools, homes and at work. Its brands include At-A-Glance, Barrilito, Buro, Esselte, Five Star, Foroni, GBC, Hilroy, Kensington, Leitz, Mead, PowerA, Quartet, Rapid, Swingline and Tilibra. The Company's product categories include gaming and computer accessories, storage and organization, notebooks, shredding, laminating and binding machines, dry erase boards and do-it-yourself tools. The Company operates through two segments, Americas and International. Americas includes the U.S., Canada, Brazil, Mexico and Chile, and International includes EMEA, Australia, New Zealand and Asia. Its products are sold in the U.S., Europe, Australia, Canada, Brazil and Mexico.
65GF Score

Get the complete analysis for ACCO

EBIT is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.

$3.98
Price
$4.22
GF Value