Dentsu Group (FRA:DEN) EBIT: €-1,329 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


FRA:DEN Dentsu Group Inc FRA:DEN
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What is Dentsu Group EBIT?

Dentsu Group FRA:DEN 69 EBIT is €-1,329 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:DEN with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of €22.12. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Dentsu Group's earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €376 Mil. Its earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €-1,329 Mil.

EBIT or Operating Income is linked to Return on Capital for both regular definition and Joel Greenblatt's definition. Dentsu Group's annualized ROC % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 8.03%. Dentsu Group's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 203.83%.

EBIT is also linked to Joel Greenblatt's definition of earnings yield. Dentsu Group's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -24.20%.


Dentsu Group  (FRA:DEN) EBIT Explanation

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

Dentsu Group'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 )
=847.344 * ( 1 - 30.92% )/( (7437.794 + 7133.709)/ 2 )
=585.3452352/7285.7515
=8.03 %

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))
=17564.674 - 9271.527 - ( 1738.903 - max(0, 11750.222 - 12605.575+1738.903))
=7437.794

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))
=16597.246 - 8573.346 - ( 1524.817 - max(0, 10660.001 - 11550.192+1524.817))
=7133.709

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

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

Dentsu Group'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 )
=1504.316/( ( (698.241 + max(-214.947, 0)) + (777.789 + max(-58.469000000003, 0)) )/ 2 )
=1504.316/( ( 698.241 + 777.789 )/ 2 )
=1504.316/738.015
=203.83 %

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)
=(9959.541 + 51.991 + 855.14) - (9271.527 + 0 + 1810.092)
=-214.947

Working Capital(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(9246.108 + 132.708 + 646.559) - (8573.346 + 0 + 1510.498)
=-58.469000000003

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:

Dentsu Group's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for today is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %=EBIT (TTM)/Enterprise Value (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1328.814/5491.422
=-24.20 %

* 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.


Dentsu Group EBIT Related Terms


Dentsu Group EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Dentsu Group'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.

Dentsu Group EBIT Chart

Dentsu Group 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 1,936.43 985.56 452.90 -674.73 -1,525.06

Dentsu Group 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:DEN vs APP, OMC, TTD: EBIT Comparison

For the Advertising Agencies subindustry, Dentsu Group'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.


Dentsu Group EV-to-EBIT vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Dentsu Group's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Dentsu Group 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 €-1,329 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 €-1,329 Mil mean?
Dentsu Group (FRA:DEN) has a EBIT of €-1,329 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Earnings before interest and taxes is the difference between operating revenue and operating expenses. View historical data on Dentsu Group.
Is Dentsu Group's EBIT too high?
Dentsu Group's current EBIT is €-1,329 Mil. Overall, Dentsu Group has a GF Score™ of 69/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Dentsu Group's EBIT compare to APP and OMC?
Dentsu Group's EBIT of €-1,329 Mil can be compared against companies in the Media - Diversified 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 Media - Diversified company?
A good EBIT depends on the Media - Diversified 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 Dentsu Group. Dentsu Group's current EBIT is €-1,329 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Dentsu Group stock overvalued right now?
Dentsu Group (FRA:DEN) has a current EBIT of €-1,329 Mil. The stock's GF Value™ is €22.12, compared to a current price of €15.90 — trading 28.1% below its estimated fair value. The current EBIT is €-1,329 Mil. Dentsu Group's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 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 Dentsu Group (FRA:DEN), the current EBIT is €-1,329 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 Dentsu Group (FRA:DEN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dentsu Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €15.90 is trading 28.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of €22.12.

Key valuation signals for FRA:DEN:

  • EBIT: €-1,329 Mil
  • GF Value™: €22.12 vs. price of €15.90 (28.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 5 warning signs

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


Dentsu Group Business Description

Address 1-8-1 Higashi Shinbashi, Minato-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 105-7001
Dentsu Group is the top advertising agency in Japan and the fifth-largest advertising network in the world. It is the oldest advertising agency in Japan, with the original company being established in 1901. Over the years, Dentsu expanded its global footprint through mergers and acquisitions. Currently, international sales account for about 60% of total revenue.
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