AOUT (American Outdoor Brands) EBIT: $-5.6 Mil (TTM As of Apr. 2026)


AOUT American Outdoor Brands Inc AOUT
59 GF Score
Price $11.72
GF Value $9.11
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is American Outdoor Brands EBIT?

American Outdoor Brands AOUT +17.05% 59 EBIT is $-5.6 Mil as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus rates AOUT with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of $9.11 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

American Outdoor Brands's earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was $3.0 Mil. Its earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was $-5.6 Mil.

EBIT or Operating Income is linked to Return on Capital for both regular definition and Joel Greenblatt's definition. American Outdoor Brands's annualized ROC % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was -0.77%. American Outdoor Brands's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 7.54%.

EBIT is also linked to Joel Greenblatt's definition of earnings yield. American Outdoor Brands's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was -3.56%.

American Outdoor Brands  (NAS:AOUT) EBIT Explanation

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

American Outdoor Brands's annualized ROC % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as:

ROC % (Q: Apr. 2026 )
=NOPAT/Average Invested Capital
=Operating Income * ( 1 - Tax Rate % )/( (Invested Capital (Q: Jan. 2026 ) + Invested Capital (Q: Apr. 2026 ))/ count )
=-1.44 * ( 1 - 2.31% )/( (188.615 + 177.319)/ 2 )
=-1.406736/182.967
=-0.77 %

where

Invested Capital(Q: Jan. 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))
=224.973 - 25.963 - ( 10.395 - max(0, 28.075 - 158.591+10.395))
=188.615

Invested Capital(Q: Apr. 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))
=226.62 - 27.865 - ( 21.436 - max(0, 29.913 - 162.694+21.436))
=177.319

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

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

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

ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %(Q: Apr. 2026 )
=EBIT/Average of (Net fixed Assets + Net Working Capital)
=EBIT/Average of (Property, Plant and Equipment+Net Working Capital)
     Q: Jan. 2026  Q: Apr. 2026
=EBIT/( ( (Property, Plant and Equipment + Net Working Capital) + (Property, Plant and Equipment + Net Working Capital) )/ count )
=11.892/( ( (40.976 + max(121.47, 0)) + (40.036 + max(112.758, 0)) )/ 2 )
=11.892/( ( 162.446 + 152.794 )/ 2 )
=11.892/157.62
=7.54 %

where Working Capital is:

Working Capital(Q: Jan. 2026 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(32.919 + 110.177 + 4.912) - (25.963 + 0 + 0.575)
=121.47

Working Capital(Q: Apr. 2026 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(29.233 + 91.889 + 19.98) - (27.865 + 0 + 0.479)
=112.758

When net working capital is negative, 0 is used.

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

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

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

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %=EBIT (TTM)/Enterprise Value (Q: Apr. 2026 )
=-5.603/157.530
=-3.56 %

* 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.

American Outdoor Brands EBIT Related Terms

American Outdoor Brands EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for American Outdoor 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.

American Outdoor Brands EBIT Chart

American Outdoor Brands Annual Data
Trend Apr18 Apr19 Apr20 Apr21 Apr22 Apr23 Apr24 Apr25 Apr26
EBIT
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only -55.21 -12.70 -12.50 -0.15 -5.57

American Outdoor Brands Quarterly Data
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AOUT vs CLAR, PLBY, PUSA: EBIT Comparison

For the Leisure subindustry, American Outdoor 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.

American Outdoor Brands EV-to-EBIT vs Travel & Leisure Industry

For the Travel & Leisure industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, American Outdoor Brands's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

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


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American Outdoor 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 Apr. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-5.6 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 $-5.6 Mil mean?
American Outdoor Brands (AOUT) has a EBIT of $-5.6 Mil as of Apr. 2026. Earnings before interest and taxes is the difference between operating revenue and operating expenses. View historical data on American Outdoor Brands.
Is American Outdoor Brands' EBIT too high?
American Outdoor Brands' current EBIT is $-5.6 Mil. Overall, American Outdoor Brands has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does American Outdoor Brands' EBIT compare to CLAR and PLBY?
American Outdoor Brands' EBIT of $-5.6 Mil can be compared against companies in the Travel & Leisure 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 Travel & Leisure company?
A good EBIT depends on the Travel & Leisure 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 American Outdoor Brands. American Outdoor Brands's current EBIT is $-5.6 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is American Outdoor Brands stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, American Outdoor Brands (AOUT) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $9.11, compared to a current price of $11.72 — trading 28.6% above its estimated fair value. The current EBIT is $-5.6 Mil. American Outdoor Brands' overall GF Score™ is 59/100 with 5 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 American Outdoor Brands (AOUT), the current EBIT is $-5.6 Mil as of Apr. 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 American Outdoor Brands (AOUT) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, American Outdoor Brands stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $11.72 is trading 28.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $9.11. GuruFocus considers American Outdoor Brands to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for AOUT:

  • EBIT: $-5.6 Mil
  • GF Value™: $9.11 vs. price of $11.72 (28.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 59/100 with 5 warning signs

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

American Outdoor Brands Business Description

Address 1800 North Route Z, Columbia, MO, USA, 65202
American Outdoor Brands Inc is engaged in the business of providing outdoor products and accessories for hunting, fishing, camping, shooting, and personal security and defense products. The company designs and produces products and accessories, including shooting supplies, rest, vaults, and other related accessories; premium sportsman knives and tools for fishing and hunting; land management tools for hunting preparedness; harvesting products for post-hunt or post-fishing activities; electro-optical devices, including hunting optics, firearm aiming devices, flashlights, and laser grips; reloading, gunsmithing, and firearm cleaning supplies; and survival, camping, and emergency preparedness products.
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