FMBRF (Famous Brands) EBIT: $60.2 Mil (TTM As of Feb. 2026)

What is Famous Brands EBIT?

Famous Brands FMBRF 84 EBIT is $60.2 Mil as of Feb. 2026. GuruFocus rates FMBRF with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of $3.56 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review.

Famous Brands's earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) for the six months ended in Feb. 2026 was $36.6 Mil. Its earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was $60.2 Mil.

EBIT or Operating Income is linked to Return on Capital for both regular definition and Joel Greenblatt's definition. Famous Brands's annualized ROC % for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 29.44%. Famous Brands's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 84.34%.

EBIT is also linked to Joel Greenblatt's definition of earnings yield. Famous Brands's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 15.14%.

Famous Brands (OTCPK:FMBRF) EBIT Explanation

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

Famous Brands'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 )
=	65.53 * ( 1 - 24.99% )	/	( (163.657	+	170.286)	/ 2 )
=	49.154053	/	166.9715
=	29.44 %

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	))
=	213.828	-	31.481	-	( 18.69	-	max(0, 67.435	-	97.655	+	18.69	))
=	163.657

	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	))
=	223.513	-	29.564	-	( 23.663	-	max(0, 53.628	-	97.846	+	23.663	))
=	170.286

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:

Famous Brands'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 )
=	73.136	/	( ( (58.113 + max(23.206, 0))	+	(63.355 + max(28.756, 0)) )	/	2 )
=	73.136	/	( ( 81.319	+	92.111 )	/	2 )
=	73.136	/	86.715
=	84.34 %

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)
=	(34.362	+	35.859	+	6.394)	-	(31.481	+	0	+	21.928)
=	23.206

	Working Capital		(Q: Feb. 2026 )
=	(Accounts Receivable	+	Total Inventories	+	Other Current Assets)	-	(Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense	+	Defer. Rev.	+	Other Current Liabilities)
=	(30.628	+	36.289	+	5.289)	-	(29.564	+	0	+	13.886)
=	28.756

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:

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

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %	=	EBIT (TTM)	/	Enterprise Value (Q: Feb. 2026 )
	=	60.166	/	397.509
	=	15.14 %

* 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.

Famous Brands EBIT Related Terms

Famous Brands EBIT Historical Data

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Famous Brands Annual Data

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Feb18

Feb19

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41.92

49.57

44.14

51.57

62.68

Famous Brands Semi-Annual Data
	Aug16	Feb17	Aug17	Feb18	Aug18	Feb19	Aug19	Feb20	Aug20	Feb21	Aug21	Feb22	Aug22	Feb23	Aug23	Feb24	Aug24	Feb25	Aug25	Feb26
EBIT	Get a 7-Day Free Trial															23.67	22.09	30.00	23.60	36.57

FMBRF vs SYY, USFD, PFGC: EBIT Comparison

For the Food Distribution subindustry, Famous Brands's EV-to-EBIT, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBIT data, can be viewed below:

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Famous Brands EV-to-EBIT vs Retail - Defensive Industry

For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Famous Brands's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

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Famous Brands 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 $60.2 Mil.

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What does a EBIT of $60.2 Mil mean?

Famous Brands (FMBRF) has a EBIT of $60.2 Mil as of Feb. 2026. Earnings before interest and taxes is the difference between operating revenue and operating expenses. View historical data on Famous Brands.

Is Famous Brands' EBIT too high?

Famous Brands' current EBIT is $60.2 Mil. Overall, Famous Brands has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.

How does Famous Brands' EBIT compare to SYY and USFD?

Famous Brands' EBIT of $60.2 Mil can be compared against companies in the Retail - Defensive 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 Retail - Defensive company?

A good EBIT depends on the Retail - Defensive 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 Famous Brands. Famous Brands's current EBIT is $60.2 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.

Is Famous Brands stock overvalued right now?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Famous Brands (FMBRF) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $3.56, compared to a current price of $3.05 — trading 14.5% below its estimated fair value. The current EBIT is $60.2 Mil. Famous Brands' overall GF Score™ is 84/100 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 Famous Brands (FMBRF), the current EBIT is $60.2 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 Famous Brands (FMBRF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Famous Brands stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $3.05 is trading 14.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $3.56. GuruFocus considers Famous Brands to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for FMBRF:

EBIT: $60.2 Mil
GF Value™: $3.56 vs. price of $3.05 (14.5% below fair value)
GF Score™: 84/100 with 1 warning sign

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

Famous Brands Business Description

Industry Consumer Defensive Retail - Defensive

Comparable Companies JSE:SPP SYY USFD PFGC XLIS:JMT LSE:BNZL HKSE:01768 JSE:BID BKK:CPAXT SGX:VC2 CHEF UNFI HAM:B4B ASX:MTS ANDE SHSE:600113 SZSE:000061 XKRX:026960 WAR:KER XKRX:005440

Other Exchanges FBR:South Africa

Address 478 James Crescent, P.O. Box 2884, Halfway House, Midrand, GT, ZAF, 1685

Website https://www.famousbrands.co.za

Famous Brands Ltd owns a portfolio of roughly 30 restaurant chains in Africa and the United Kingdom. Its brands include Steers, Wimpy, Debonairs Pizza, Fishaways, Mr Biggs, and Mugg & Bean. Franchisees operate all of the company's restaurants. The majority of the company's revenue comes from its supply chain segment, which is responsible for manufacturing restaurant items and delivering the products to the company's franchisees and other customers. More than three-quarters of company's restaurants are in South Africa. The company operates in South America, SADC, AME, and the UK.

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