Acacia Research (FRA:AZG2) EBIT: €-16.9 Mil (TTM As of Jun. 2026)

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FRA:AZG2 Acacia Research Corp FRA:AZG2
64 GF Score
Price €3.78
GF Value €6.25
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is Acacia Research EBIT?

Acacia Research FRA:AZG2 64 EBIT is €-16.9 Mil as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:AZG2 with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of €6.25 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

Acacia Research's earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was €-6.9 Mil. Its earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was €-16.9 Mil.

EBIT or Operating Income is linked to Return on Capital for both regular definition and Joel Greenblatt's definition. Acacia Research's annualized ROC % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 7.99%. Acacia Research's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was -12.57%.

EBIT is also linked to Joel Greenblatt's definition of earnings yield. Acacia Research's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was -8.25%.


Acacia Research  (FRA:AZG2) EBIT Explanation

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

Acacia Research's annualized ROC % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

ROC % (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=NOPAT/Average Invested Capital
=Operating Income * ( 1 - Tax Rate % )/( (Invested Capital (Q: Mar. 2026 ) + Invested Capital (Q: Jun. 2026 ))/ count )
=29.568 * ( 1 - 13.5% )/( (314.114 + 326.409)/ 2 )
=25.57632/320.2615
=7.99 %

where

Invested Capital(Q: Jun. 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))
=687.047 - 71.967 - ( 288.671 - max(0, 84.912 - 404.606+288.671))
=326.409

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

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

Acacia Research's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %(Q: Jun. 2026 )
=EBIT/Average of (Net fixed Assets + Net Working Capital)
=EBIT/Average of (Property, Plant and Equipment+Net Working Capital)
     Q: Mar. 2026  Q: Jun. 2026
=EBIT/( ( (Property, Plant and Equipment + Net Working Capital) + (Property, Plant and Equipment + Net Working Capital) )/ count )
=-27.536/( ( (197.018 + max(15.582, 0)) + (197.984 + max(27.534, 0)) )/ 2 )
=-27.536/( ( 212.6 + 225.518 )/ 2 )
=-27.536/219.059
=-12.57 %

where Working Capital is:

Working Capital(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(24.82 + 20.256 + 10.721) - (29.644 + 1.769 + 8.802)
=15.582

Working Capital(Q: Jun. 2026 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(75.219 + 21.387 + 12.537) - (71.967 + 1.598 + 8.044)
=27.534

When net working capital is negative, 0 is used.

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

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

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

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %=EBIT (TTM)/Enterprise Value (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=-16.884/204.718
=-8.25 %

* 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.


Acacia Research EBIT Related Terms


Acacia Research EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Acacia 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.

Acacia Research EBIT Chart

Acacia Research Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EBIT
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Acacia Research Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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FRA:AZG2 vs ACCO, EBF, XRX: EBIT Comparison

For the Business Equipment & Supplies subindustry, Acacia 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.


Acacia Research EV-to-EBIT vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Acacia Research's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Acacia 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 Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €-16.9 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 €-16.9 Mil mean?
Acacia Research (FRA:AZG2) has a EBIT of €-16.9 Mil as of Jun. 2026. Earnings before interest and taxes is the difference between operating revenue and operating expenses. View historical data on Acacia Research.
Is Acacia Research's EBIT too high?
Acacia Research's current EBIT is €-16.9 Mil. Overall, Acacia Research has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Acacia Research's EBIT compare to ACCO and EBF?
Acacia Research's EBIT of €-16.9 Mil can be compared against companies in the Industrial Products 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 Industrial Products company?
A good EBIT depends on the Industrial Products 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 Acacia Research. Acacia Research's current EBIT is €-16.9 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Acacia Research stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Acacia Research (FRA:AZG2) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €6.25, compared to a current price of €3.78 — trading 39.5% below its estimated fair value. The current EBIT is €-16.9 Mil. Acacia Research's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 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 Acacia Research (FRA:AZG2), the current EBIT is €-16.9 Mil as of Jun. 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 Acacia Research (FRA:AZG2) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Acacia Research stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €3.78 is trading 39.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of €6.25. GuruFocus considers Acacia Research to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for FRA:AZG2:

  • EBIT: €-16.9 Mil
  • GF Value™: €6.25 vs. price of €3.78 (39.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 64/100 with 7 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:AZG2 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Acacia Research Business Description

Other Exchanges ACTG:USAAZG2:Germany
Address 777 Third Avenue, 26th Floor, New York, NY, USA, 10017
Acacia Research Corp is focused on acquiring and operating businesses across the industrial, energy, and technology sectors where it believes it can leverage its expertise, capital base, and deep industry relationships to drive value. The company has four reportable business segments: Intellectual Property Operations, Industrial Operations, Energy Operations, and Manufacturing Operations. It derives revenue from the Intellectual Property Operations segment. Geographically, it operates in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East and Africa, China, India, and Asia-Pacific.
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