AXT (AXTI) EBIT: $-12.20 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


AXTI AXT Inc AXTI
57 GF Score
Price $70.14
GF Value $2.56
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is AXT EBIT?

AXT AXTI -9.91% 57 EBIT is $-12.20 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates AXTI with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of $2.56 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

AXT's earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-1.59 Mil. Its earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-12.20 Mil.

EBIT or Operating Income is linked to Return on Capital for both regular definition and Joel Greenblatt's definition. AXT's annualized ROC % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -2.09%. AXT's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -2.32%.

EBIT is also linked to Joel Greenblatt's definition of earnings yield. AXT's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -0.26%.


AXT  (NAS:AXTI) EBIT Explanation

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

AXT'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 )
=-6.34 * ( 1 - 0% )/( (291.788 + 313.775)/ 2 )
=-6.34/302.7815
=-2.09 %

where

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))
=433.751 - 21.697 - ( 120.266 - max(0, 90.541 - 246.556+120.266))
=291.788

Invested Capital(Q: Mar. 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))
=444.598 - 23.679 - ( 107.144 - max(0, 97.876 - 253.775+107.144))
=313.775

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

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

AXT'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 )
=-6.34/( ( (163.842 + max(99.124, 0)) + (166.476 + max(118.219, 0)) )/ 2 )
=-6.34/( ( 262.966 + 284.695 )/ 2 )
=-6.34/273.8305
=-2.32 %

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)
=(26.849 + 81.651 + 17.79) - (21.697 + 0.103 + 5.366)
=99.124

Working Capital(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(32.016 + 90.168 + 24.447) - (23.679 + 0.894 + 3.839)
=118.219

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:

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

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %=EBIT (TTM)/Enterprise Value (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-12.199/4618.035
=-0.26 %

* 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.


AXT EBIT Related Terms


AXT EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for AXT'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.

AXT EBIT Chart

AXT Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EBIT
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AXT 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 -10.28 -6.89 -0.77 -2.95 -1.59

AXTI vs ACMR, CAMT, KLIC: EBIT Comparison

For the Semiconductor Equipment & Materials subindustry, AXT'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.


AXT EV-to-EBIT vs Semiconductors Industry

For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, AXT's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

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


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AXT 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 $-12.20 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 $-12.20 Mil mean?
AXT (AXTI) has a EBIT of $-12.20 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Earnings before interest and taxes is the difference between operating revenue and operating expenses. View historical data on AXT.
Is AXT's EBIT too high?
AXT's current EBIT is $-12.20 Mil. Overall, AXT has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does AXT's EBIT compare to ACMR and CAMT?
AXT's EBIT of $-12.20 Mil can be compared against companies in the Semiconductors 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 Semiconductors company?
A good EBIT depends on the Semiconductors 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 AXT. AXT's current EBIT is $-12.20 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is AXT stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AXT (AXTI) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.56, compared to a current price of $70.14 — trading 2639.8% above its estimated fair value. The current EBIT is $-12.20 Mil. AXT's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 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 AXT (AXTI), the current EBIT is $-12.20 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 AXT (AXTI) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AXT stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $70.14 is trading 2639.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $2.56. GuruFocus considers AXT to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for AXTI:

  • EBIT: $-12.20 Mil
  • GF Value™: $2.56 vs. price of $70.14 (2639.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 57/100 with 5 warning signs

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


AXT Business Description

Other Exchanges AHV:Germany
Address 4281 Technology Drive, Fremont, CA, USA, 94538
AXT Inc is a developer and producer of compound and single element semiconductor substrates, also known as wafers. The dominant substrates used in producing semiconductor chips and other electronic circuits are made from silicon. It is engaged in the design, development, manufacture, and distribution of high-performance compound semiconductor substrates and the sale of materials. The company provides alternative or specialty materials in the form of substrates or wafers, including compound and single-element substrates. Its compound substrates combine indium with phosphorous or gallium with arsenic. Geographically firm has its business presence across the region of Europe, Japan, Taiwan, China, North America, and the Asia Pacific from which China derives its maximum revenue to the company.
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