GCAAF (Guardian Capital Group) EBIT: $155.3 Mil (TTM As of Sep. 2025)


GCAAF Guardian Capital Group Ltd GCAAF
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What is Guardian Capital Group EBIT?

Guardian Capital Group GCAAF 62 EBIT is $155.3 Mil as of Sep. 2025. GuruFocus rates GCAAF with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of $48.30. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Guardian Capital Group's earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) for the three months ended in Sep. 2025 was $61.6 Mil. Its earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Sep. 2025 was $155.3 Mil.

EBIT or Operating Income is linked to Return on Capital for both regular definition and Joel Greenblatt's definition. Guardian Capital Group's annualized ROC % for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 was 15.37%. Guardian Capital Group's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 was 1,015.84%.

EBIT is also linked to Joel Greenblatt's definition of earnings yield. Guardian Capital Group's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 was 13.14%.


Guardian Capital Group  (OTCPK:GCAAF) EBIT Explanation

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

Guardian Capital Group's annualized ROC % for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as:

ROC % (Q: Sep. 2025 )
=NOPAT/Average Invested Capital
=Operating Income * ( 1 - Tax Rate % )/( (Invested Capital (Q: Jun. 2025 ) + Invested Capital (Q: Sep. 2025 ))/ count )
=260.72 * ( 1 - 14.98% )/( (1390.537 + 1494.445)/ 2 )
=221.664144/1442.491
=15.37 %

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))
=1389.011 - 74.676 - ( 124.522 - max(0, 340.689 - 264.487+124.522))
=1390.537

Invested Capital(Q: Sep. 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))
=1541.677 - 144.716 - ( 160.477 - max(0, 474.461 - 376.977+160.477))
=1494.445

Note: The Operating Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Sep. 2025) data.

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

Guardian Capital Group's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as:

ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %(Q: Sep. 2025 )
=EBIT/Average of (Net fixed Assets + Net Working Capital)
=EBIT/Average of (Property, Plant and Equipment+Net Working Capital)
     Q: Jun. 2025  Q: Sep. 2025
=EBIT/( ( (Property, Plant and Equipment + Net Working Capital) + (Property, Plant and Equipment + Net Working Capital) )/ count )
=246.428/( ( (24.768 + max(-91.563, 0)) + (23.749 + max(-151.618, 0)) )/ 2 )
=246.428/( ( 24.768 + 23.749 )/ 2 )
=246.428/24.2585
=1,015.84 %

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)
=(57.674 + 0 + 81.024) - (74.676 + 62.33 + 93.255)
=-91.563

Working Capital(Q: Sep. 2025 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(58.526 + 0 + 157.36) - (144.716 + 56.086 + 166.702)
=-151.618

When net working capital is negative, 0 is used.

Note: The EBIT data used here is four times the quarterly (Sep. 2025) EBIT data.

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

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

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %=EBIT (TTM)/Enterprise Value (Q: Sep. 2025 )
=155.34/1182.151
=13.14 %

* 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.


Guardian Capital Group EBIT Related Terms


Guardian Capital Group EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Guardian Capital 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.

Guardian Capital Group EBIT Chart

Guardian Capital Group Annual Data
Trend Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24
EBIT
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Guardian Capital Group Quarterly Data
Dec20 Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25
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GCAAF vs BLK, BX, KKR: EBIT Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Guardian Capital 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.


Guardian Capital Group EV-to-EBIT vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Guardian Capital Group's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Guardian Capital 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 Sep. 2025 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $155.3 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 $155.3 Mil mean?
Guardian Capital Group (GCAAF) has a EBIT of $155.3 Mil as of Sep. 2025. Earnings before interest and taxes is the difference between operating revenue and operating expenses. View historical data on Guardian Capital Group.
Is Guardian Capital Group's EBIT too high?
Guardian Capital Group's current EBIT is $155.3 Mil. Overall, Guardian Capital Group has a GF Score™ of 62/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Guardian Capital Group's EBIT compare to BLK and BX?
Guardian Capital Group's EBIT of $155.3 Mil can be compared against companies in the Asset Management 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 Asset Management company?
A good EBIT depends on the Asset Management 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 Guardian Capital Group. Guardian Capital Group's current EBIT is $155.3 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Guardian Capital Group stock overvalued right now?
Guardian Capital Group (GCAAF) has a current EBIT of $155.3 Mil. The stock's GF Value™ is $48.30, compared to a current price of $49.40 — trading 2.3% above its estimated fair value. The current EBIT is $155.3 Mil. Guardian Capital Group's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 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 Guardian Capital Group (GCAAF), the current EBIT is $155.3 Mil as of Sep. 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 Guardian Capital Group (GCAAF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Guardian Capital Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $49.40 is trading 2.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $48.30.

Key valuation signals for GCAAF:

  • EBIT: $155.3 Mil
  • GF Value™: $48.30 vs. price of $49.40 (2.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 62/100 with 6 warning signs

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


Guardian Capital Group Business Description

Address 199 Bay Street, Suite 2700, P.O. Box 201, Commerce Court West, Toronto, ON, CAN, M5L 1E8
Guardian Capital Group Ltd is a diversified financial services company. It operates in three reportable segment Investment Management and Corporate Activities and Investments. Investment Management primarily involves earning management fees relating to investment management services provided to clients; and Corporate Activities and Investments relates to the investment of the Company's securities holdings, as well as corporate management and development activities. It derives maximum revenue from Investment Management segment. Geographically, the company operates in Canada, United Kingdom, United States and others, of which it derives maximum revenue from Canada.
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