Universal Arts (BOM:532378) EBIT: ₹1.57 Mil (TTM As of Jun. 2026)

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BOM:532378 Universal Arts Ltd BOM:532378
38 GF Score
Price ₹5.80
GF Value ₹0.91
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Universal Arts EBIT?

Universal Arts BOM:532378 +11.54% 38 EBIT is ₹1.57 Mil as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates BOM:532378 with a GF Score™ of 38/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹0.91 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

Universal Arts's earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was ₹1.19 Mil. Its earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was ₹1.57 Mil.

EBIT or Operating Income is linked to Return on Capital for both regular definition and Joel Greenblatt's definition. Universal Arts's annualized ROC % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was -35.06%. Universal Arts's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 333.61%.

EBIT is also linked to Joel Greenblatt's definition of earnings yield. Universal Arts's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was -14.15%.


Universal Arts  (BOM:532378) EBIT Explanation

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

Universal Arts's annualized ROC % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

ROC % (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=NOPAT/Average Invested Capital
=Operating Income * ( 1 - Tax Rate % )/( (Invested Capital (Q: Mar. 2026 ) + Invested Capital (Q: Jun. 2026 ))/ count )
=-2.124 * ( 1 - 0% )/( (6.059 + 0)/ 1 )
=-2.124/6.059
=-35.06 %

where

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

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

Universal Arts's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %(Q: Jun. 2026 )
=EBIT/Average of (Net fixed Assets + Net Working Capital)
=EBIT/Average of (Property, Plant and Equipment+Net Working Capital)
     Q: Mar. 2026  Q: Jun. 2026
=EBIT/( ( (Property, Plant and Equipment + Net Working Capital) + (Property, Plant and Equipment + Net Working Capital) )/ count )
=4.744/( ( (0.452 + max(0.97, 0)) + (0 + max(0, 0)) )/ 1 )
=4.744/( ( 1.422 + 0 )/ 1 )
=4.744/1.422
=333.61 %

where Working Capital is:

Working Capital(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(0 + 0.835 + 0.214) - (0.078 + 0 + 0.001)
=0.97

Working Capital(Q: Jun. 2026 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(0 + 0 + 0) - (0 + 0 + 0)
=0

When net working capital is negative, 0 is used.

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

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

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

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %=EBIT (TTM)/Enterprise Value (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=1.568/-11.084
=-14.15 %

* 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.


Universal Arts EBIT Related Terms


Universal Arts EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Universal Arts'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.

Universal Arts EBIT Chart

Universal Arts Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
EBIT
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Universal Arts Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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BOM:532378 vs NFLX, DIS, WBD: EBIT Comparison

For the Entertainment subindustry, Universal Arts'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.


Universal Arts EV-to-EBIT vs Media - Diversified Industry

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

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


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Universal Arts 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 Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was ₹1.57 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 ₹1.57 Mil mean?
Universal Arts (BOM:532378) has a EBIT of ₹1.57 Mil as of Jun. 2026. Earnings before interest and taxes is the difference between operating revenue and operating expenses. View historical data on Universal Arts.
Is Universal Arts' EBIT too high?
Universal Arts' current EBIT is ₹1.57 Mil. Overall, Universal Arts has a GF Score™ of 38/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Universal Arts' EBIT compare to NFLX and DIS?
Universal Arts' EBIT of ₹1.57 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 Universal Arts. Universal Arts's current EBIT is ₹1.57 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Universal Arts stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Universal Arts (BOM:532378) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹0.91, compared to a current price of ₹5.80 — trading 537.4% above its estimated fair value. The current EBIT is ₹1.57 Mil. Universal Arts' overall GF Score™ is 38/100 with 7 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 Universal Arts (BOM:532378), the current EBIT is ₹1.57 Mil as of Jun. 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 Universal Arts (BOM:532378) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Universal Arts stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ₹5.80 is trading 537.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹0.91. GuruFocus considers Universal Arts to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for BOM:532378:

  • EBIT: ₹1.57 Mil
  • GF Value™: ₹0.91 vs. price of ₹5.80 (537.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 38/100 with 7 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:532378 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Universal Arts Business Description

Address C/o Midas Touch Dyes Ltd, M. G. Road, Plot No. 45, Ganpati Bhavan, 1st Floor, Goregaon West, Mumbai, MH, IND, 400062
Universal Arts Ltd is engaged in the business of media such as TV serials, feature film production, trading in film rights, and television software, etc. It has its EDIT V6 real-time non-linear editing systems, which are used by the company for editing serials of other production houses as well as its own. The company mainly focuses on acquiring negative rights (i.e., absolute rights) of films, and offering them to Doordarshan for a one-time single telecast, and the overseas rights are sold country-wise to various buyers.
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