Capita (CHIX:CPIL) EBIT: £-123 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)


CHIX:CPIL Capita PLC CHIX:CPIL
58 GF Score
Price £3.04
GF Value £2.23
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Capita EBIT?

Capita CHIX:CPIL +1.25% 58 EBIT is £-123 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates CHIX:CPIL with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of £2.23 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Capita's earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was £-137 Mil. Its earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was £-123 Mil.

EBIT or Operating Income is linked to Return on Capital for both regular definition and Joel Greenblatt's definition. Capita's annualized ROC % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was -13.68%. Capita's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was -123.82%.

EBIT is also linked to Joel Greenblatt's definition of earnings yield. Capita's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was -14.97%.


Capita  (CHIX:CPIl) EBIT Explanation

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

Capita'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 )
=-277.6 * ( 1 - 1.98% )/( (1949.2 + 2027.8)/ 2 )
=-272.10352/1988.5
=-13.68 %

where

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:

Capita'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 )
=-273.4/( ( (225.6 + max(-515.7, 0)) + (216 + max(-669.5, 0)) )/ 2 )
=-273.4/( ( 225.6 + 216 )/ 2 )
=-273.4/220.8
=-123.82 %

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)
=(407.8 + 0 + 12.3) - (366.5 + 0 + 569.3)
=-515.7

Working Capital(Q: Dec. 2025 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(121 + 0 + 68) - (242.6 + 0 + 615.9)
=-669.5

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:

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

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %=EBIT (TTM)/Enterprise Value (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=-122.6/818.731
=-14.97 %

* 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.


Capita EBIT Related Terms


Capita EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Capita'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.

Capita EBIT Chart

Capita Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EBIT
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 335.30 105.40 -51.60 169.40 -122.60

Capita 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 -10.10 85.80 83.60 14.10 -136.70

CHIX:CPIL vs CTAS, CPRT, GPN: EBIT Comparison

For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, Capita'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.


Capita EV-to-EBIT vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Capita's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Capita 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 £-123 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 £-123 Mil mean?
Capita (CHIX:CPIL) has a EBIT of £-123 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Earnings before interest and taxes is the difference between operating revenue and operating expenses. View historical data on Capita.
Is Capita's EBIT too high?
Capita's current EBIT is £-123 Mil. Overall, Capita has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Capita's EBIT compare to CTAS and CPRT?
Capita's EBIT of £-123 Mil can be compared against companies in the Business 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 Business Services company?
A good EBIT depends on the Business 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 Capita. Capita's current EBIT is £-123 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Capita stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Capita (CHIX:CPIL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £2.23, compared to a current price of £3.04 — trading 36.4% above its estimated fair value. The current EBIT is £-123 Mil. Capita's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 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 Capita (CHIX:CPIL), the current EBIT is £-123 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 Capita (CHIX:CPIL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Capita stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of £3.04 is trading 36.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of £2.23. GuruFocus considers Capita to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:CPIL:

  • EBIT: £-123 Mil
  • GF Value™: £2.23 vs. price of £3.04 (36.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 58/100 with 4 warning signs

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


Capita Business Description

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Capita PLC is a provider of business process services, driven by data, technology, and people focused on creating useful outcomes and value by working collaboratively with its clients as partners. The company provides consulting, transformation, and professional delivery services, drawing on its practical experience, and provides digitally enabled services and solutions, often under multi-year contracts. It operates across two divisions: Capita Public Service and Capita Experience. The company derives a majority of its revenue from the United Kingdom.
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