C3.ai (FRA:724) EBIT: €-417.1 Mil (TTM As of Apr. 2026)


FRA:724 C3.ai Inc FRA:724
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Price €7.69
GF Value €14.40
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is C3.ai EBIT?

C3.ai FRA:724 -9.20% 53 EBIT is €-417.1 Mil as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:724 with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of €14.40 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

C3.ai's earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was €-94.3 Mil. Its earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was €-417.1 Mil.

EBIT or Operating Income is linked to Return on Capital for both regular definition and Joel Greenblatt's definition. C3.ai's annualized ROC % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was -196.30%. C3.ai's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was -408.86%.

EBIT is also linked to Joel Greenblatt's definition of earnings yield. C3.ai's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was -59.92%.

C3.ai  (FRA:724) EBIT Explanation

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

C3.ai's annualized ROC % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as:

ROC % (Q: Apr. 2026 )
=NOPAT/Average Invested Capital
=Operating Income * ( 1 - Tax Rate % )/( (Invested Capital (Q: Jan. 2026 ) + Invested Capital (Q: Apr. 2026 ))/ count )
=-377.328 * ( 1 - 0% )/( (199.824 + 184.618)/ 2 )
=-377.328/192.221
=-196.30 %

where

Invested Capital(Q: Jan. 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))
=762.305 - 33.225 - ( 529.256 - max(0, 101.214 - 666.073+529.256))
=199.824

Invested Capital(Q: Apr. 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))
=697.913 - 21.286 - ( 492.009 - max(0, 91.118 - 605.308+492.009))
=184.618

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

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

C3.ai's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as:

ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %(Q: Apr. 2026 )
=EBIT/Average of (Net fixed Assets + Net Working Capital)
=EBIT/Average of (Property, Plant and Equipment+Net Working Capital)
     Q: Jan. 2026  Q: Apr. 2026
=EBIT/( ( (Property, Plant and Equipment + Net Working Capital) + (Property, Plant and Equipment + Net Working Capital) )/ count )
=-377.328/( ( (60.249 + max(40.175, 0)) + (57.203 + max(26.949, 0)) )/ 2 )
=-377.328/( ( 100.424 + 84.152 )/ 2 )
=-377.328/92.288
=-408.86 %

where Working Capital is:

Working Capital(Q: Jan. 2026 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(105.158 + 0 + 31.659) - (33.225 + 31.909 + 31.508)
=40.175

Working Capital(Q: Apr. 2026 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(85.969 + 0 + 27.33) - (21.286 + 29.806 + 35.258)
=26.949

When net working capital is negative, 0 is used.

Note: The EBIT data used here is four times the quarterly (Apr. 2026) EBIT data.

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

C3.ai's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for today is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %=EBIT (TTM)/Enterprise Value (Q: Apr. 2026 )
=-417.094/696.087
=-59.92 %

* 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.

C3.ai EBIT Related Terms

C3.ai EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for C3.ai'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.

C3.ai EBIT Chart

C3.ai Annual Data
Trend Apr19 Apr20 Apr21 Apr22 Apr23 Apr24 Apr25 Apr26
EBIT
Get a 7-Day Free Trial -181.61 -264.93 -296.70 -288.74 -416.96

C3.ai Quarterly Data
Jul21 Oct21 Jan22 Apr22 Jul22 Oct22 Jan23 Apr23 Jul23 Oct23 Jan24 Apr24 Jul24 Oct24 Jan25 Apr25 Jul25 Oct25 Jan26 Apr26
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 -79.18 -106.97 -96.31 -119.49 -94.33

FRA:724 vs EVTC, APPN, MQ: EBIT Comparison

For the Software - Infrastructure subindustry, C3.ai'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.

C3.ai EV-to-EBIT vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, C3.ai's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where C3.ai's EV-to-EBIT falls into.


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C3.ai 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 Apr. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €-417.1 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 €-417.1 Mil mean?
C3.ai (FRA:724) has a EBIT of €-417.1 Mil as of Apr. 2026. Earnings before interest and taxes is the difference between operating revenue and operating expenses. View historical data on C3.ai.
Is C3.ai's EBIT too high?
C3.ai's current EBIT is €-417.1 Mil. Overall, C3.ai has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does C3.ai's EBIT compare to EVTC and APPN?
C3.ai's EBIT of €-417.1 Mil can be compared against companies in the Software 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 Software company?
A good EBIT depends on the Software 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 C3.ai. C3.ai's current EBIT is €-417.1 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is C3.ai stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, C3.ai (FRA:724) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €14.40, compared to a current price of €7.69 — trading 46.6% below its estimated fair value. The current EBIT is €-417.1 Mil. C3.ai's overall GF Score™ is 53/100 with 7 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 C3.ai (FRA:724), the current EBIT is €-417.1 Mil as of Apr. 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 C3.ai (FRA:724) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, C3.ai stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €7.69 is trading 46.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of €14.40. GuruFocus considers C3.ai to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for FRA:724:

  • EBIT: €-417.1 Mil
  • GF Value™: €14.40 vs. price of €7.69 (46.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 53/100 with 7 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:724 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

C3.ai Business Description

Address 1400 Seaport Boulevard, Redwood City, CA, USA, 94063
C3.ai Inc is an enterprise artificial intelligence company. The company provides software-as-a-service applications that enable customers to rapidly develop, deploy, and operate large-scale Enterprise AI applications across any infrastructure. It provides solutions under three divisions namely, The C3 AI Platform, which is an end-to-end application development and runtime environment for designing, developing, and deploying AI applications: C3 AI Applications, which is a portfolio of pre-built, extensible, industry-specific, and application-specific Enterprise AI applications: and C3 Generative AI, which combines the utility of large language models. Geographically the company derives revenue from North America, Europe, the Middle East and Africa, Asia Pacific, and the Rest of the World.
53GF Score

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