CMPGY (Compass Group) EBIT: $3,171 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


CMPGY Compass Group PLC CMPGY
86 GF Score
Price $32.86
GF Value $29.84
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Compass Group EBIT?

Compass Group CMPGY +1.51% 86 EBIT is $3,171 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates CMPGY with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of $29.84 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Compass Group's earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was $1,705 Mil. Its earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $3,171 Mil.

EBIT or Operating Income is linked to Return on Capital for both regular definition and Joel Greenblatt's definition. Compass Group's annualized ROC % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 10.99%. Compass Group's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 111.37%.

EBIT is also linked to Joel Greenblatt's definition of earnings yield. Compass Group's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 4.92%.

Compass Group  (OTCPK:CMPGY) EBIT Explanation

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

Compass Group'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: Sep. 2025 ) + Invested Capital (Q: Mar. 2026 ))/ count )
=3634 * ( 1 - 26.7% )/( (24265 + 24219)/ 2 )
=2663.722/24242
=10.99 %

where

Invested Capital(Q: Sep. 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))
=26715 - 5322 - ( 575 - max(0, 10665 - 7793+575))
=24265

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))
=29774 - 9094 - ( 523 - max(0, 11734 - 8195+523))
=24219

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

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

Compass Group'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: Sep. 2025  Q: Mar. 2026
=EBIT/( ( (Property, Plant and Equipment + Net Working Capital) + (Property, Plant and Equipment + Net Working Capital) )/ count )
=3410/( ( (2946 + max(-3502, 0)) + (3178 + max(-1883, 0)) )/ 2 )
=3410/( ( 2946 + 3178 )/ 2 )
=3410/3062
=111.37 %

where Working Capital is:

Working Capital(Q: Sep. 2025 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(4570 + 820 + 392) - (5322 + 0 + 3962)
=-3502

Working Capital(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(6739 + 855 + 78) - (9094 + 0 + 461)
=-1883

When net working capital is negative, 0 is used.

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

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

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

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %=EBIT (TTM)/Enterprise Value (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=3171/64401.246
=4.92 %

* 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.

Compass Group EBIT Related Terms

Compass Group EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Compass Group'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.

Compass Group EBIT Chart

Compass Group Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
EBIT
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 784.14 1,777.78 2,358.00 2,361.00 2,962.00

Compass Group Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 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 1,324.00 1,037.00 1,496.00 1,466.00 1,705.00

CMPGY vs MCD, SBUX, YUM: EBIT Comparison

For the Restaurants subindustry, Compass Group'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.

Compass Group EV-to-EBIT vs Restaurants Industry

For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Compass Group's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Compass Group 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 semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $3,171 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 $3,171 Mil mean?
Compass Group (CMPGY) has a EBIT of $3,171 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Earnings before interest and taxes is the difference between operating revenue and operating expenses. View historical data on Compass Group.
Is Compass Group's EBIT too high?
Compass Group's current EBIT is $3,171 Mil. Overall, Compass Group has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Compass Group's EBIT compare to MCD and SBUX?
Compass Group's EBIT of $3,171 Mil can be compared against companies in the Restaurants 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 Restaurants company?
A good EBIT depends on the Restaurants 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 Compass Group. Compass Group's current EBIT is $3,171 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Compass Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Compass Group (CMPGY) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $29.84, compared to a current price of $32.86 — trading 10.1% above its estimated fair value. The current EBIT is $3,171 Mil. Compass Group's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 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 Compass Group (CMPGY), the current EBIT is $3,171 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 Compass Group (CMPGY) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Compass Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $32.86 is trading 10.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $29.84. GuruFocus considers Compass Group to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for CMPGY:

  • EBIT: $3,171 Mil
  • GF Value™: $29.84 vs. price of $32.86 (10.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 86/100 with 4 warning signs

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

Compass Group Business Description

Address Guildford Street, Compass House, Chertsey, Surrey, GBR, KT16 9BQ
Compass Group is the largest foodservice company globally, operating in 30 countries and generating annual sales exceeding $30 billion. Compass' model is to operate on-premises catering facilities, rather than centralized industrial kitchens. Foodservice is Compass' focus and contributes more than 85% of revenue. Compass also has its own group purchasing organization, Foodbuy, which is responsible for over $30 billion in annual spending in the US. The company also provides premium support services to clients.
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