ARN Media (ASX:A1N) EBIT: A$21.7 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)


ASX:A1N ARN Media Ltd ASX:A1N
41 GF Score
Price A$0.25
GF Value A$0.76
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is ARN Media EBIT?

ARN Media ASX:A1N 41 EBIT is A$21.7 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates ASX:A1N with a GF Score™ of 41/100 and a GF Value™ of A$0.76 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

ARN Media's earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was A$14.1 Mil. Its earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was A$21.7 Mil.

EBIT or Operating Income is linked to Return on Capital for both regular definition and Joel Greenblatt's definition. ARN Media's annualized ROC % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was -4.18%. ARN Media's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 24.06%.

EBIT is also linked to Joel Greenblatt's definition of earnings yield. ARN Media's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 9.52%.

ARN Media  (ASX:A1N) EBIT Explanation

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

ARN Media's annualized ROC % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

ROC % (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=NOPAT/Average Invested Capital
=Operating Income * ( 1 - Tax Rate % )/( (Invested Capital (Q: Jun. 2025 ) + Invested Capital (Q: Dec. 2025 ))/ count )
=-39.564 * ( 1 - 16.7% )/( (797.388 + 779.638)/ 2 )
=-32.956812/788.513
=-4.18 %

where

Invested Capital(Q: Jun. 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))
=835.29 - 22.426 - ( 15.476 - max(0, 300.443 - 325.517+15.476))
=797.388

Invested Capital(Q: Dec. 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))
=814.129 - 28.061 - ( 21.61 - max(0, 326.615 - 333.045+21.61))
=779.638

Note: The Operating Income data used here is two times the semi-annual (Dec. 2025) data.

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

ARN Media's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %(Q: Dec. 2025 )
=EBIT/Average of (Net fixed Assets + Net Working Capital)
=EBIT/Average of (Property, Plant and Equipment+Net Working Capital)
     Q: Jun. 2025  Q: Dec. 2025
=EBIT/( ( (Property, Plant and Equipment + Net Working Capital) + (Property, Plant and Equipment + Net Working Capital) )/ count )
=28.276/( ( (115.01 + max(12.971, 0)) + (107.025 + max(-13.715, 0)) )/ 2 )
=28.276/( ( 127.981 + 107.025 )/ 2 )
=28.276/117.503
=24.06 %

where Working Capital is:

Working Capital(Q: Jun. 2025 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(50.963 + 0 + 259.078) - (22.426 + 2.307 + 272.337)
=12.971

Working Capital(Q: Dec. 2025 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(47.188 + 0 + 262.375) - (28.061 + 0 + 295.217)
=-13.715

When net working capital is negative, 0 is used.

Note: The EBIT data used here is two times the semi-annual (Dec. 2025) EBIT data.

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

ARN Media's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for today is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %=EBIT (TTM)/Enterprise Value (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=21.654/227.410
=9.52 %

* 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.

ARN Media EBIT Related Terms

ARN Media EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for ARN Media'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.

ARN Media EBIT Chart

ARN Media Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EBIT
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ARN Media Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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 -82.81 12.66 9.41 7.52 14.14

ASX:A1N vs NXST: EBIT Comparison

For the Broadcasting subindustry, ARN Media'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.

ARN Media EV-to-EBIT vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, ARN Media's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

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


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ARN Media 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 Dec. 2025 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was A$21.7 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 A$21.7 Mil mean?
ARN Media (ASX:A1N) has a EBIT of A$21.7 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Earnings before interest and taxes is the difference between operating revenue and operating expenses. View historical data on ARN Media.
Is ARN Media's EBIT too high?
ARN Media's current EBIT is A$21.7 Mil. Overall, ARN Media has a GF Score™ of 41/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ARN Media's EBIT compare to NXST?
ARN Media's EBIT of A$21.7 Mil can be compared against companies in the Media - Diversified 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 Media - Diversified company?
A good EBIT depends on the Media - Diversified 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 ARN Media. ARN Media's current EBIT is A$21.7 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ARN Media stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ARN Media (ASX:A1N) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is A$0.76, compared to a current price of A$0.25 — trading 67.8% below its estimated fair value. The current EBIT is A$21.7 Mil. ARN Media's overall GF Score™ is 41/100 with 4 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 ARN Media (ASX:A1N), the current EBIT is A$21.7 Mil as of Dec. 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 ARN Media (ASX:A1N) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ARN Media stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of A$0.25 is trading 67.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$0.76. GuruFocus considers ARN Media to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for ASX:A1N:

  • EBIT: A$21.7 Mil
  • GF Value™: A$0.76 vs. price of A$0.25 (67.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 41/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:A1N stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

ARN Media Business Description

Address 40 Mount Street, North Sydney, NSW, AUS, 2060
ARN Media Ltd is one of Australia's entertainment companies, delivering a comprehensive mix of broadcast, digital, and on-demand content. ARN has ownership of 58 radio stations across 33 markets and 46 DAB+ stations. ARN holds the long-term licence to operate iHeart in the Australian market. The company has one segment: ARN, which includes Metropolitan and Regional radio networks, on-demand radio, streaming, and podcasting (Australia), equity accounted investments including Nova Entertainment (Perth) Pty Ltd, and investment in Southern Cross Austereo Media Group Limited (SCA).
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