HYFM (Hydrofarm Holdings Group) EBIT: $-268.9 Mil (TTM As of Jun. 2026)

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HYFM Hydrofarm Holdings Group Inc HYFM
36 GF Score
Price $1.05
GF Value $3.45
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Hydrofarm Holdings Group EBIT?

Hydrofarm Holdings Group HYFM -4.98% 36 EBIT is $-268.9 Mil as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates HYFM with a GF Score™ of 36/100 and a GF Value™ of $3.45 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Hydrofarm Holdings Group's earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $-7.4 Mil. Its earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $-268.9 Mil.

EBIT or Operating Income is linked to Return on Capital for both regular definition and Joel Greenblatt's definition. Hydrofarm Holdings Group's annualized ROC % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was -15.28%. Hydrofarm Holdings Group's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was -40.94%.

EBIT is also linked to Joel Greenblatt's definition of earnings yield. Hydrofarm Holdings Group's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was -171.19%.


Hydrofarm Holdings Group  (NAS:HYFM) EBIT Explanation

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

Hydrofarm Holdings Group'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 )
=-29.712 * ( 1 - 2.07% )/( (193.674 + 187.21)/ 2 )
=-29.0969616/190.442
=-15.28 %

where

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

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

Hydrofarm Holdings Group'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 )
=-29.612/( ( (63.208 + max(16.565, 0)) + (57.806 + max(7.086, 0)) )/ 2 )
=-29.612/( ( 79.773 + 64.892 )/ 2 )
=-29.612/72.3325
=-40.94 %

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)
=(11.399 + 28.806 + 4.837) - (24.473 + 1.755 + 2.249)
=16.565

Working Capital(Q: Jun. 2026 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(6.765 + 22.769 + 3.009) - (22.491 + 0.888 + 2.078)
=7.086

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:

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

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %=EBIT (TTM)/Enterprise Value (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=-268.865/157.061
=-171.19 %

* 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.


Hydrofarm Holdings Group EBIT Related Terms


Hydrofarm Holdings Group EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Hydrofarm Holdings 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.

Hydrofarm Holdings Group EBIT Chart

Hydrofarm Holdings Group Annual Data
Trend Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EBIT
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Hydrofarm Holdings Group Quarterly Data
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HYFM vs HCAI, NMHI, GP: EBIT Comparison

For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery subindustry, Hydrofarm Holdings 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.


Hydrofarm Holdings Group EV-to-EBIT vs Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery Industry

For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry and Industrials sector, Hydrofarm Holdings Group's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

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


HYFM
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Hydrofarm Holdings 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 Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-268.9 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 $-268.9 Mil mean?
Hydrofarm Holdings Group (HYFM) has a EBIT of $-268.9 Mil as of Jun. 2026. Earnings before interest and taxes is the difference between operating revenue and operating expenses. View historical data on Hydrofarm Holdings Group.
Is Hydrofarm Holdings Group's EBIT too high?
Hydrofarm Holdings Group's current EBIT is $-268.9 Mil. Overall, Hydrofarm Holdings Group has a GF Score™ of 36/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hydrofarm Holdings Group's EBIT compare to HCAI and NMHI?
Hydrofarm Holdings Group's EBIT of $-268.9 Mil can be compared against companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery 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 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery company?
A good EBIT depends on the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery 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 Hydrofarm Holdings Group. Hydrofarm Holdings Group's current EBIT is $-268.9 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hydrofarm Holdings Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hydrofarm Holdings Group (HYFM) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $3.45, compared to a current price of $1.05 — trading 69.6% below its estimated fair value. The current EBIT is $-268.9 Mil. Hydrofarm Holdings Group's overall GF Score™ is 36/100 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 Hydrofarm Holdings Group (HYFM), the current EBIT is $-268.9 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 Hydrofarm Holdings Group (HYFM) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hydrofarm Holdings Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $1.05 is trading 69.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $3.45. GuruFocus considers Hydrofarm Holdings Group to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for HYFM:

  • EBIT: $-268.9 Mil
  • GF Value™: $3.45 vs. price of $1.05 (69.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 36/100 with 6 warning signs

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


Hydrofarm Holdings Group Business Description

Address 1510 Main Street, Shoemakersville, PA, USA, 19555
Hydrofarm Holdings Group Inc is an independent manufacturer and distributor of branded hydroponics equipment and supplies for controlled environment agriculture (CEA), including grow lights, climate control solutions, grow media, nutrients, and other products. Hydroponics involves growing plants in soilless media, often using artificial lighting in controlled indoor or greenhouse environments. Its products are used to cultivate cannabis, flowers, fruits, vegetables, grains, and herbs, enabling control over key factors such as temperature, humidity, light, nutrients, and pH. Its product portfolio spans lighting, grow media (i.e., premium soils and soil alternatives), nutrients, equipment, and supplies. The United States generates maximum revenue.
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