Highlight Event and Entertainment AG (FRA:L60) EBIT: €-262.7 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)

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FRA:L60 Highlight Event and Entertainment AG FRA:L60
49 GF Score
Price €5.90
GF Value €7.11
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Highlight Event and Entertainment AG EBIT?

Highlight Event and Entertainment AG FRA:L60 49 EBIT is €-262.7 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates FRA:L60 with a GF Score™ of 49/100 and a GF Value™ of €7.11 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Highlight Event and Entertainment AG's earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was €-236.2 Mil. Its earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was €-262.7 Mil.

EBIT or Operating Income is linked to Return on Capital for both regular definition and Joel Greenblatt's definition. Highlight Event and Entertainment AG's annualized ROC % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was -40.03%. Highlight Event and Entertainment AG's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was -1,213.28%.

EBIT is also linked to Joel Greenblatt's definition of earnings yield. Highlight Event and Entertainment AG's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was -65.00%.

Highlight Event and Entertainment AG  (FRA:L60) EBIT Explanation

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

Highlight Event and Entertainment AG's annualized ROC % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

ROC % (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=NOPAT/Average Invested Capital
=Operating Income * ( 1 - Tax Rate % )/( (Invested Capital (Q: Jun. 2025 ) + Invested Capital (Q: Dec. 2025 ))/ count )
=-450.954 * ( 1 - 3.44% )/( (1260.897 + 914.503)/ 2 )
=-435.4411824/1087.7
=-40.03 %

where

Invested Capital(Q: Jun. 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))
=836.644 - 2.04 - ( 18.175 - max(0, 562.613 - 136.32+18.175))
=1260.897

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))
=597.988 - 116.794 - ( 38.213 - max(0, 596.497 - 163.188+38.213))
=914.503

Note: The Operating Income data used here is two times the semi-annual (Dec. 2025) data.

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

Highlight Event and Entertainment AG's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %(Q: Dec. 2025 )
=EBIT/Average of (Net fixed Assets + Net Working Capital)
=EBIT/Average of (Property, Plant and Equipment+Net Working Capital)
     Q: Jun. 2025  Q: Dec. 2025
=EBIT/( ( (Property, Plant and Equipment + Net Working Capital) + (Property, Plant and Equipment + Net Working Capital) )/ count )
=-472.492/( ( (47.014 + max(-130.681, 0)) + (30.873 + max(-212.736, 0)) )/ 2 )
=-472.492/( ( 47.014 + 30.873 )/ 2 )
=-472.492/38.9435
=-1,213.28 %

where Working Capital is:

Working Capital(Q: Jun. 2025 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(99.192 + 7.963 + 0) - (2.04 + 0 + 235.796)
=-130.681

Working Capital(Q: Dec. 2025 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(45.673 + 6.504 + 16.708) - (116.794 + 0 + 164.827)
=-212.736

When net working capital is negative, 0 is used.

Note: The EBIT data used here is two times the semi-annual (Dec. 2025) EBIT data.

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

Highlight Event and Entertainment AG's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for today is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %=EBIT (TTM)/Enterprise Value (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=-262.685/404.160
=-65.00 %

* 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.

Highlight Event and Entertainment AG EBIT Related Terms

Highlight Event and Entertainment AG EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Highlight Event and Entertainment AG'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.

Highlight Event and Entertainment AG EBIT Chart

Highlight Event and Entertainment AG Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EBIT
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Highlight Event and Entertainment AG Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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FRA:L60 vs NFLX, DIS, WBD: EBIT Comparison

For the Entertainment subindustry, Highlight Event and Entertainment AG'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.

Highlight Event and Entertainment AG EV-to-EBIT vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Highlight Event and Entertainment AG's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Highlight Event and Entertainment AG's EV-to-EBIT falls into.


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Highlight Event and Entertainment AG 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 Dec. 2025 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €-262.7 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 €-262.7 Mil mean?
Highlight Event and Entertainment AG (FRA:L60) has a EBIT of €-262.7 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Earnings before interest and taxes is the difference between operating revenue and operating expenses. View historical data on Highlight Event and Entertainment AG.
Is Highlight Event and Entertainment AG's EBIT too high?
Highlight Event and Entertainment AG's current EBIT is €-262.7 Mil. Overall, Highlight Event and Entertainment AG has a GF Score™ of 49/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Highlight Event and Entertainment AG's EBIT compare to NFLX and DIS?
Highlight Event and Entertainment AG's EBIT of €-262.7 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 Highlight Event and Entertainment AG. Highlight Event and Entertainment AG's current EBIT is €-262.7 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Highlight Event and Entertainment AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Highlight Event and Entertainment AG (FRA:L60) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €7.11, compared to a current price of €5.90 — trading 17% below its estimated fair value. The current EBIT is €-262.7 Mil. Highlight Event and Entertainment AG's overall GF Score™ is 49/100 with 4 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 Highlight Event and Entertainment AG (FRA:L60), the current EBIT is €-262.7 Mil as of Dec. 2025. 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 Highlight Event and Entertainment AG (FRA:L60) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Highlight Event and Entertainment AG stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €5.90 is trading 17% below its estimated GF Value™ of €7.11. GuruFocus considers Highlight Event and Entertainment AG to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:L60:

  • EBIT: €-262.7 Mil
  • GF Value™: €7.11 vs. price of €5.90 (17% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 49/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:L60 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Highlight Event and Entertainment AG Business Description

Other Exchanges HLEE:Switzerland
Address Netzibodenstrasse 23b, Pratteln, CHE, 4133
Highlight Event and Entertainment AG is engaged in the business of event marketing and entertainment which consists of marketing rights for the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra and the Eurovision Song Contest. The company's business segment includes the Film segment, the Sports and Events segment, and Other segment. It generates maximum revenue from the Film segment. Geographically, the firm derives maximum revenue from Germany.
49GF Score

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