American Vanguard (FRA:AVJ) EBIT: €-21.2 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


FRA:AVJ American Vanguard Corp FRA:AVJ
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GF Value €4.32
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What is American Vanguard EBIT?

American Vanguard FRA:AVJ 56 EBIT is €-21.2 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:AVJ with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of €4.32 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

American Vanguard's earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €0.9 Mil. Its earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €-21.2 Mil.

EBIT or Operating Income is linked to Return on Capital for both regular definition and Joel Greenblatt's definition. American Vanguard's annualized ROC % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.52%. American Vanguard's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.85%.

EBIT is also linked to Joel Greenblatt's definition of earnings yield. American Vanguard's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -8.40%.


American Vanguard  (FRA:AVJ) EBIT Explanation

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

American Vanguard'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 )
=9.096 * ( 1 - 0% )/( (353.151 + 368.152)/ 2 )
=9.096/360.6515
=2.52 %

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))
=509.443 - 145.681 - ( 10.611 - max(0, 178.867 - 316.426+10.611))
=353.151

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))
=575.435 - 145.942 - ( 61.341 - max(0, 165.149 - 383.671+61.341))
=368.152

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

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

American Vanguard'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 )
=3.66/( ( (59.634 + max(121.722, 0)) + (58.605 + max(154.752, 0)) )/ 2 )
=3.66/( ( 181.356 + 213.357 )/ 2 )
=3.66/197.3565
=1.85 %

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)
=(137.076 + 150.333 + 8.257) - (145.681 + 28.262 + 0.00099999999997635)
=121.722

Working Capital(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(155.126 + 151.408 + 6.649) - (145.942 + 12.489 + 0)
=154.752

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:

American Vanguard's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for today is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %=EBIT (TTM)/Enterprise Value (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-21.211/252.629
=-8.40 %

* 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.


American Vanguard EBIT Related Terms


American Vanguard EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for American Vanguard'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.

American Vanguard EBIT Chart

American Vanguard Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EBIT
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 27.28 37.68 21.03 -99.24 -26.08

American Vanguard 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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FRA:AVJ vs VRDR, BIOX, SEED: EBIT Comparison

For the Agricultural Inputs subindustry, American Vanguard'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.


American Vanguard EV-to-EBIT vs Agriculture Industry

For the Agriculture industry and Basic Materials sector, American Vanguard's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

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


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American Vanguard 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 €-21.2 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 €-21.2 Mil mean?
American Vanguard (FRA:AVJ) has a EBIT of €-21.2 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Earnings before interest and taxes is the difference between operating revenue and operating expenses. View historical data on American Vanguard.
Is American Vanguard's EBIT too high?
American Vanguard's current EBIT is €-21.2 Mil. Overall, American Vanguard has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does American Vanguard's EBIT compare to VRDR and BIOX?
American Vanguard's EBIT of €-21.2 Mil can be compared against companies in the Agriculture 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 an Agriculture company?
A good EBIT depends on the Agriculture 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 American Vanguard. American Vanguard's current EBIT is €-21.2 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is American Vanguard stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, American Vanguard (FRA:AVJ) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €4.32, compared to a current price of €2.11 — trading 51.2% below its estimated fair value. The current EBIT is €-21.2 Mil. American Vanguard's overall GF Score™ is 56/100 with 6 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 American Vanguard (FRA:AVJ), the current EBIT is €-21.2 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 American Vanguard (FRA:AVJ) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, American Vanguard stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €2.11 is trading 51.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of €4.32. GuruFocus considers American Vanguard to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for FRA:AVJ:

  • EBIT: €-21.2 Mil
  • GF Value™: €4.32 vs. price of €2.11 (51.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 56/100 with 6 warning signs

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


American Vanguard Business Description

Other Exchanges AVD:USAAVJ:Germany
Address 4695 MacArthur Court, Newport Beach, CA, USA, 92660
American Vanguard Corp is a United States-based diversified specialty and agricultural products company. The company is a manufacturer of specialty solutions that develops and markets safe synthetic, biological, and biorational products for agricultural, commercial, and consumer uses. These chemicals include insecticides, fungicides, herbicides, molluscicides, growth regulators, and soil fumigants, which are marketed in liquid, powder, and granular forms.
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