Bright Horizons Family Solutions (FRA:BHA) EBIT: €267 Mil (TTM As of Jun. 2026)

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FRA:BHA Bright Horizons Family Solutions Inc FRA:BHA
68 GF Score
Price €64.00
GF Value €117.91
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Bright Horizons Family Solutions EBIT?

Bright Horizons Family Solutions FRA:BHA -0.78% 68 EBIT is €267 Mil as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:BHA with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of €117.91 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Bright Horizons Family Solutions's earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was €69 Mil. Its earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was €267 Mil.

EBIT or Operating Income is linked to Return on Capital for both regular definition and Joel Greenblatt's definition. Bright Horizons Family Solutions's annualized ROC % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 4.93%. Bright Horizons Family Solutions's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 26.35%.

EBIT is also linked to Joel Greenblatt's definition of earnings yield. Bright Horizons Family Solutions's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 5.26%.


Bright Horizons Family Solutions  (FRA:BHA) EBIT Explanation

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

Bright Horizons Family Solutions'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 )
=277.124 * ( 1 - 38.24% )/( (3479.892 + 3460.155)/ 2 )
=171.1517824/3470.0235
=4.93 %

where

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))
=3279.855 - 230.75 - ( 115.433 - max(0, 802.519 - 371.732+115.433))
=3479.892

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))
=3289.763 - 269.356 - ( 142.084 - max(0, 843.411 - 403.663+142.084))
=3460.155

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

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

Bright Horizons Family Solutions'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 )
=277.124/( ( (1065.086 + max(-290.111, 0)) + (1038.055 + max(-299.096, 0)) )/ 2 )
=277.124/( ( 1065.086 + 1038.055 )/ 2 )
=277.124/1051.5705
=26.35 %

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)
=(186.603 + 0 + 69.696) - (230.75 + 276.639 + 39.021)
=-290.111

Working Capital(Q: Jun. 2026 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(181.264 + 0 + 80.315) - (269.356 + 249.719 + 41.6)
=-299.096

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:

Bright Horizons Family Solutions's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for today is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %=EBIT (TTM)/Enterprise Value (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=267.276/5085.026
=5.26 %

* 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.


Bright Horizons Family Solutions EBIT Related Terms


Bright Horizons Family Solutions EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Bright Horizons Family Solutions'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.

Bright Horizons Family Solutions EBIT Chart

Bright Horizons Family Solutions Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EBIT
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Bright Horizons Family Solutions 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:BHA vs ANDG, FTDR, HRB: EBIT Comparison

For the Personal Services subindustry, Bright Horizons Family Solutions'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.


Bright Horizons Family Solutions EV-to-EBIT vs Personal Services Industry

For the Personal Services industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Bright Horizons Family Solutions's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Bright Horizons Family Solutions's EV-to-EBIT falls into.


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Bright Horizons Family Solutions 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 €267 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 €267 Mil mean?
Bright Horizons Family Solutions (FRA:BHA) has a EBIT of €267 Mil as of Jun. 2026. Earnings before interest and taxes is the difference between operating revenue and operating expenses. View historical data on Bright Horizons Family Solutions.
Is Bright Horizons Family Solutions' EBIT too high?
Bright Horizons Family Solutions' current EBIT is €267 Mil. Overall, Bright Horizons Family Solutions has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bright Horizons Family Solutions' EBIT compare to ANDG and FTDR?
Bright Horizons Family Solutions' EBIT of €267 Mil can be compared against companies in the Personal 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 Personal Services company?
A good EBIT depends on the Personal 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 Bright Horizons Family Solutions. Bright Horizons Family Solutions's current EBIT is €267 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bright Horizons Family Solutions stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bright Horizons Family Solutions (FRA:BHA) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €117.91, compared to a current price of €64.00 — trading 45.7% below its estimated fair value. The current EBIT is €267 Mil. Bright Horizons Family Solutions' overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 3 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 Bright Horizons Family Solutions (FRA:BHA), the current EBIT is €267 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 Bright Horizons Family Solutions (FRA:BHA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bright Horizons Family Solutions stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €64.00 is trading 45.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of €117.91. GuruFocus considers Bright Horizons Family Solutions to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for FRA:BHA:

  • EBIT: €267 Mil
  • GF Value™: €117.91 vs. price of €64.00 (45.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 68/100 with 3 warning signs

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


Bright Horizons Family Solutions Business Description

Other Exchanges BFAM:USA
Address 2 Wells Avenue, Newton, MA, USA, 02459
Bright Horizons Family Solutions Inc provider of early education and child care, family care solutions, and workforce education services that help working families and client employees personally and professionally. It provides services under multi-year contracts with employers that offer early education and child care, back-up care, and educational advisory services as part of their employee benefits package. The company has three business segments; Full-service center-based child care, Backup care, and Educational advisory services. The majority of the revenue is generated by full-service center-based child care, which includes traditional center-based child care and early education services. Other services provided by the company include in-home child and elder care, and Others.
68GF Score

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