CGCT (Cartesian Growth III) EBIT: $-1.95 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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What is Cartesian Growth III EBIT?

Cartesian Growth III CGCT -2.14% 15 EBIT is $-1.95 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates CGCT with a GF Score™ of 15/100. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review.

Cartesian Growth III's earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-0.81 Mil. Its earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-1.95 Mil.

EBIT or Operating Income is linked to Return on Capital for both regular definition and Joel Greenblatt's definition. Cartesian Growth III's annualized ROC % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -1.14%. Cartesian Growth III's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was %.

EBIT is also linked to Joel Greenblatt's definition of earnings yield. Cartesian Growth III's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -0.47%.


Cartesian Growth III  (NAS:CGCT) EBIT Explanation

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

Cartesian Growth III'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 )
=-3.244 * ( 1 - 0% )/( (283.415 + 285.879)/ 2 )
=-3.244/284.647
=-1.14 %

where

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

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

Cartesian Growth III'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 )
=-3.244/( ( (0 + max(-0.719, 0)) + (0 + max(-1.274, 0)) )/ 2 )
=-3.244/( ( 0 + 0 )/ 2 )
=-3.244/0
= %

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)
=(0 + 0 + 0.116) - (0.835 + 0 + 0)
=-0.719

Working Capital(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(0 + 0 + 0.113) - (1.387 + 0 + 0)
=-1.274

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:

Cartesian Growth III's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for today is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %=EBIT (TTM)/Enterprise Value (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1.949/414.294
=-0.47 %

* 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.


Cartesian Growth III EBIT Related Terms


Cartesian Growth III EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Cartesian Growth III'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.

Cartesian Growth III EBIT Chart

Cartesian Growth III Annual Data
Trend Dec24 Dec25
EBIT
0.00 -1.16

Cartesian Growth III Quarterly Data
Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
EBIT Get a 7-Day Free Trial -0.02 -0.45 -0.14 -0.55 -0.81

CGCT vs IEAG, MBVI, IACO: EBIT Comparison

For the Shell Companies subindustry, Cartesian Growth III'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.


Cartesian Growth III EV-to-EBIT vs Diversified Financial Services Industry

For the Diversified Financial Services industry and Financial Services sector, Cartesian Growth III's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Cartesian Growth III 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 $-1.95 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 $-1.95 Mil mean?
Cartesian Growth III (CGCT) has a EBIT of $-1.95 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Earnings before interest and taxes is the difference between operating revenue and operating expenses. View historical data on Cartesian Growth III.
Is Cartesian Growth III's EBIT too high?
Cartesian Growth III's current EBIT is $-1.95 Mil. Overall, Cartesian Growth III has a GF Score™ of 15/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cartesian Growth III's EBIT compare to IEAG and MBVI?
Cartesian Growth III's EBIT of $-1.95 Mil can be compared against companies in the Diversified Financial Services 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 Diversified Financial Services company?
A good EBIT depends on the Diversified Financial Services 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 Cartesian Growth III. Cartesian Growth III's current EBIT is $-1.95 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cartesian Growth III stock overvalued right now?
Cartesian Growth III (CGCT) has a current EBIT of $-1.95 Mil. The current EBIT is $-1.95 Mil. Cartesian Growth III's overall GF Score™ is 15/100 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 Cartesian Growth III (CGCT), the current EBIT is $-1.95 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.

Cartesian Growth III Business Description

Address 505 Fifth Avenue, 15th Floor, New York, NY, USA, 10017
Cartesian Growth Corp III is a blank check company.
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