Vertu Motors (CHIX:VTUL) EBIT: £44 Mil (TTM As of Feb. 2026)


CHIX:VTUL Vertu Motors PLC CHIX:VTUL
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What is Vertu Motors EBIT?

Vertu Motors CHIX:VTUL 42 EBIT is £44 Mil as of Feb. 2026. GuruFocus rates CHIX:VTUL with a GF Score™ of 42/100 and a GF Value™ of £0.69 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review.

Vertu Motors's earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) for the six months ended in Feb. 2026 was £12 Mil. Its earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was £44 Mil.

EBIT or Operating Income is linked to Return on Capital for both regular definition and Joel Greenblatt's definition. Vertu Motors's annualized ROC % for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was -0.67%. Vertu Motors's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 5.47%.

EBIT is also linked to Joel Greenblatt's definition of earnings yield. Vertu Motors's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 11.18%.


Vertu Motors  (CHIX:VTUl) EBIT Explanation

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

Vertu Motors's annualized ROC % for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as:

ROC % (Q: Feb. 2026 )
=NOPAT/Average Invested Capital
=Operating Income * ( 1 - Tax Rate % )/( (Invested Capital (Q: Aug. 2025 ) + Invested Capital (Q: Feb. 2026 ))/ count )
=-9.04 * ( 1 - 49.79% )/( (632.222 + 712.951)/ 2 )
=-4.538984/672.5865
=-0.67 %

where

Invested Capital(Q: Aug. 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))
=1539.73 - 887.776 - ( 58.501 - max(0, 927.481 - 947.213+58.501))
=632.222

Invested Capital(Q: Feb. 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))
=1559.144 - 828.446 - ( 73.076 - max(0, 958.488 - 976.235+73.076))
=712.951

Note: The Operating Income data used here is two times the semi-annual (Feb. 2026) data.

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

Vertu Motors's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as:

ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %(Q: Feb. 2026 )
=EBIT/Average of (Net fixed Assets + Net Working Capital)
=EBIT/Average of (Property, Plant and Equipment+Net Working Capital)
     Q: Aug. 2025  Q: Feb. 2026
=EBIT/( ( (Property, Plant and Equipment + Net Working Capital) + (Property, Plant and Equipment + Net Working Capital) )/ count )
=24.46/( ( (451.464 + max(-11.828, 0)) + (442.694 + max(-55.531, 0)) )/ 2 )
=24.46/( ( 451.464 + 442.694 )/ 2 )
=24.46/447.079
=5.47 %

where Working Capital is:

Working Capital(Q: Aug. 2025 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(93.88 + 789.781 + 5.051) - (887.776 + 0 + 12.764)
=-11.828

Working Capital(Q: Feb. 2026 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(54.067 + 819.995 + 4.535) - (828.446 + 0 + 105.682)
=-55.531

When net working capital is negative, 0 is used.

Note: The EBIT data used here is two times the semi-annual (Feb. 2026) EBIT data.

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

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

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %=EBIT (TTM)/Enterprise Value (Q: Feb. 2026 )
=43.601/390.032
=11.18 %

* 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.


Vertu Motors EBIT Related Terms


Vertu Motors EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Vertu Motors'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.

Vertu Motors EBIT Chart

Vertu Motors Annual Data
Trend Feb17 Feb18 Feb19 Feb20 Feb21 Feb22 Feb23 Feb24 Feb25 Feb26
EBIT
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Vertu Motors Semi-Annual Data
Aug16 Feb17 Aug17 Feb18 Aug18 Feb19 Aug19 Feb20 Aug20 Feb21 Aug21 Feb22 Aug22 Feb23 Aug23 Feb24 Aug24 Feb25 Aug25 Feb26
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CHIX:VTUL vs CVNA, PAG, ALTB: EBIT Comparison

For the Auto & Truck Dealerships subindustry, Vertu Motors'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.


Vertu Motors EV-to-EBIT vs Vehicles & Parts Industry

For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Vertu Motors's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Vertu Motors 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 Feb. 2026 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was £44 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 £44 Mil mean?
Vertu Motors (CHIX:VTUL) has a EBIT of £44 Mil as of Feb. 2026. Earnings before interest and taxes is the difference between operating revenue and operating expenses. View historical data on Vertu Motors.
Is Vertu Motors' EBIT too high?
Vertu Motors' current EBIT is £44 Mil. Overall, Vertu Motors has a GF Score™ of 42/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Vertu Motors' EBIT compare to CVNA and PAG?
Vertu Motors' EBIT of £44 Mil can be compared against companies in the Vehicles & Parts 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
A good EBIT depends on the Vehicles & Parts 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 Vertu Motors. Vertu Motors's current EBIT is £44 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Vertu Motors stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vertu Motors (CHIX:VTUL) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.69, compared to a current price of £0.74 — trading 7.1% above its estimated fair value. The current EBIT is £44 Mil. Vertu Motors' overall GF Score™ is 42/100 with 8 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 Vertu Motors (CHIX:VTUL), the current EBIT is £44 Mil as of Feb. 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 Vertu Motors (CHIX:VTUL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vertu Motors stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of £0.74 is trading 7.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of £0.69. GuruFocus considers Vertu Motors to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:VTUL:

  • EBIT: £44 Mil
  • GF Value™: £0.69 vs. price of £0.74 (7.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 42/100 with 8 warning signs

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


Vertu Motors Business Description

Other Exchanges VTMTF:USAVTU:UKV2N:Germany
Address Vertu House, 5th Avenue Business Park, Team Valley, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, GBR, NE11 0XA
Vertu Motors PLC is an automotive retailer in the United Kingdom. The business activity of the group includes selling new cars, motorcycles, commercial vehicles, and used vehicles, together with after-sale services. It operates through various franchise dealerships, such as Volkswagen, Land Rover, Audi, Mercedes-Benz, Jaguar, Kia, Toyota, and many others. The company generates maximum revenue from used cars.
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