Vault Minerals (ASX:VAU) EBIT: A$129 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)


ASX:VAU Vault Minerals Ltd ASX:VAU
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Price A$4.55
GF Value A$0.65
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Vault Minerals EBIT?

Vault Minerals ASX:VAU +2.71% 60 EBIT is A$129 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates ASX:VAU with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of A$0.65 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review.

Vault Minerals's earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was A$-44 Mil. Its earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was A$129 Mil.

EBIT or Operating Income is linked to Return on Capital for both regular definition and Joel Greenblatt's definition. Vault Minerals's annualized ROC % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 13.21%. Vault Minerals's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was -6.25%.

EBIT is also linked to Joel Greenblatt's definition of earnings yield. Vault Minerals's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 3.13%.


Vault Minerals  (ASX:VAU) EBIT Explanation

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

Vault Minerals'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 )
=290.296 * ( 1 - 23% )/( (1651.856 + 1731.715)/ 2 )
=223.52792/1691.7855
=13.21 %

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))
=2443.519 - 174.942 - ( 674.237 - max(0, 238.264 - 854.985+674.237))
=1651.856

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))
=2362.025 - 144.497 - ( 529.99 - max(0, 232.34 - 718.153+529.99))
=1731.715

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:

Vault Minerals'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 )
=-87.36/( ( (1381.203 + max(-29.404, 0)) + (1413.455 + max(-9.397, 0)) )/ 2 )
=-87.36/( ( 1381.203 + 1413.455 )/ 2 )
=-87.36/1397.329
=-6.25 %

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)
=(3.409 + 158.01 + 6.0970000000001) - (174.942 + 0 + 21.978)
=-29.404

Working Capital(Q: Dec. 2025 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(24.921 + 163.242 + 0) - (144.497 + 0 + 53.063)
=-9.397

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:

Vault Minerals's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for today is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %=EBIT (TTM)/Enterprise Value (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=129.001/4127.243
=3.13 %

* 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.


Vault Minerals EBIT Related Terms


Vault Minerals EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Vault Minerals'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.

Vault Minerals EBIT Chart

Vault Minerals Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
EBIT
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -13.84 -48.63 -5.89 -1.85 284.99

Vault Minerals Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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ASX:VAU vs NEM, AU: EBIT Comparison

For the Gold subindustry, Vault Minerals'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.


Vault Minerals EV-to-EBIT vs Metals & Mining Industry

For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Vault Minerals's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Vault Minerals 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$129 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$129 Mil mean?
Vault Minerals (ASX:VAU) has a EBIT of A$129 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Earnings before interest and taxes is the difference between operating revenue and operating expenses. View historical data on Vault Minerals.
Is Vault Minerals' EBIT too high?
Vault Minerals' current EBIT is A$129 Mil. Overall, Vault Minerals has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Vault Minerals' EBIT compare to NEM and AU?
Vault Minerals' EBIT of A$129 Mil can be compared against companies in the Metals & Mining 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 Metals & Mining company?
A good EBIT depends on the Metals & Mining 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 Vault Minerals. Vault Minerals's current EBIT is A$129 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Vault Minerals stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vault Minerals (ASX:VAU) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$0.65, compared to a current price of A$4.55 — trading 600% above its estimated fair value. The current EBIT is A$129 Mil. Vault Minerals' overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Vault Minerals (ASX:VAU), the current EBIT is A$129 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 Vault Minerals (ASX:VAU) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vault Minerals stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of A$4.55 is trading 600% above its estimated GF Value™ of A$0.65. GuruFocus considers Vault Minerals to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for ASX:VAU:

  • EBIT: A$129 Mil
  • GF Value™: A$0.65 vs. price of A$4.55 (600% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 60/100 with 1 warning sign

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


Vault Minerals Business Description

Other Exchanges REDLF:USARKM0:Germany
Address 85 South Perth Esplanade, Suite 4, Level 3, South Shore Centre, South Perth, Perth, WA, AUS, 6151
Vault Minerals Ltd is engaged in gold production, development, and mineral exploration assets in Australia. The company's operating segment includes King of the Hills, Mount Monger, Deflector, and Sugar Zone. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the King of the Hills project, which produces gold bullion. The Deflector operation produces gold bullion and gold-copper concentrate.
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