FORR (Forrester Research) EBIT: $-47.0 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


FORR Forrester Research Inc FORR
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Price $7.97
GF Value $13.73
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is Forrester Research EBIT?

Forrester Research FORR +8.21% 60 EBIT is $-47.0 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates FORR with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of $13.73 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Forrester Research's earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-17.9 Mil. Its earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-47.0 Mil.

EBIT or Operating Income is linked to Return on Capital for both regular definition and Joel Greenblatt's definition. Forrester Research's annualized ROC % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -6.02%. Forrester Research's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -157.90%.

EBIT is also linked to Joel Greenblatt's definition of earnings yield. Forrester Research's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -65.67%.


Forrester Research  (NAS:FORR) EBIT Explanation

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

Forrester Research'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 )
=-22.736 * ( 1 - 0% )/( (391.124 + 363.888)/ 2 )
=-22.736/377.506
=-6.02 %

where

Invested Capital(Q: Dec. 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))
=404.034 - 40.287 - ( 127.656 - max(0, 240.062 - 212.685+127.656))
=391.124

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))
=409.069 - 64.695 - ( 145.472 - max(0, 237.886 - 218.372+145.472))
=363.888

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

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

Forrester Research'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 )
=-71.668/( ( (41.879 + max(-112.65, 0)) + (48.899 + max(-164.986, 0)) )/ 2 )
=-71.668/( ( 41.879 + 48.899 )/ 2 )
=-71.668/45.389
=-157.90 %

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)
=(50.85 + 0 + 34.179) - (40.287 + 141.812 + 15.58)
=-112.65

Working Capital(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(40.901 + 0 + 31.999) - (64.695 + 173.191 + 0)
=-164.986

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:

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

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %=EBIT (TTM)/Enterprise Value (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-47.011/71.585
=-65.67 %

* 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.


Forrester Research EBIT Related Terms


Forrester Research EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Forrester Research'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.

Forrester Research EBIT Chart

Forrester Research Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EBIT
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Forrester Research Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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FORR vs RGP, GLAI, NORD: EBIT Comparison

For the Consulting Services subindustry, Forrester Research'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.


Forrester Research EV-to-EBIT vs Business Services Industry

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

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


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Forrester Research 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 $-47.0 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 $-47.0 Mil mean?
Forrester Research (FORR) has a EBIT of $-47.0 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Earnings before interest and taxes is the difference between operating revenue and operating expenses. View historical data on Forrester Research.
Is Forrester Research's EBIT too high?
Forrester Research's current EBIT is $-47.0 Mil. Overall, Forrester Research has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Forrester Research's EBIT compare to RGP and GLAI?
Forrester Research's EBIT of $-47.0 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 Forrester Research. Forrester Research's current EBIT is $-47.0 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Forrester Research stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Forrester Research (FORR) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $13.73, compared to a current price of $7.97 — trading 42% below its estimated fair value. The current EBIT is $-47.0 Mil. Forrester Research's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 5 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 Forrester Research (FORR), the current EBIT is $-47.0 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 Forrester Research (FORR) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Forrester Research stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $7.97 is trading 42% below its estimated GF Value™ of $13.73. GuruFocus considers Forrester Research to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for FORR:

  • EBIT: $-47.0 Mil
  • GF Value™: $13.73 vs. price of $7.97 (42% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 60/100 with 5 warning signs

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


Forrester Research Business Description

Address 60 Acorn Park Drive, Cambridge, MA, USA, 02140
Forrester Research Inc provides independent research, data, and advisory services. It operates through the following segments: The Research segment develops and delivers research, connect, and analytics products; The consulting segment includes the revenues and the related costs of the company's consulting organization, and the Events segment is engaged in developing and hosting in-person and virtual events.
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