Metair Investments (JSE:MTA) EBIT: R486 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)


JSE:MTA Metair Investments Ltd JSE:MTA
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Price R5.05
GF Value R17.99
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Metair Investments EBIT?

Metair Investments JSE:MTA +1.00% 71 EBIT is R486 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates JSE:MTA with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of R17.99 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Metair Investments's earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was R267 Mil. Its earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was R486 Mil.

EBIT or Operating Income is linked to Return on Capital for both regular definition and Joel Greenblatt's definition. Metair Investments's annualized ROC % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 14.85%. Metair Investments's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 9.49%.

EBIT is also linked to Joel Greenblatt's definition of earnings yield. Metair Investments's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 9.22%.


Metair Investments  (JSE:MTA) EBIT Explanation

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

Metair Investments'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 )
=1273.276 * ( 1 - 0% )/( (8904.462 + 8244.042)/ 2 )
=1273.276/8574.252
=14.85 %

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))
=12676.838 - 3212.497 - ( 559.879 - max(0, 4152.061 - 7673.394+559.879))
=8904.462

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))
=12580.989 - 3036.717 - ( 1300.23 - max(0, 3871.042 - 7046.274+1300.23))
=8244.042

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:

Metair Investments'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 )
=534.136/( ( (3458.643 + max(2789.051, 0)) + (3571.425 + max(1441.725, 0)) )/ 2 )
=534.136/( ( 6247.694 + 5013.15 )/ 2 )
=534.136/5630.422
=9.49 %

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)
=(2990.292 + 3222.575 + 16.566000000001) - (3212.497 + 0 + 227.885)
=2789.051

Working Capital(Q: Dec. 2025 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(2039.245 + 2713.701 + 92.14) - (3036.717 + 0 + 366.644)
=1441.725

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:

Metair Investments's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for today is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %=EBIT (TTM)/Enterprise Value (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=485.85/5271.009
=9.22 %

* 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.


Metair Investments EBIT Related Terms


Metair Investments EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Metair Investments'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.

Metair Investments EBIT Chart

Metair Investments 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 1,087.92 578.72 431.96 799.15 485.85

Metair Investments 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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JSE:MTA vs ORLY, AZO, BWA: EBIT Comparison

For the Auto Parts subindustry, Metair Investments'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.


Metair Investments EV-to-EBIT vs Vehicles & Parts Industry

For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Metair Investments's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Metair Investments 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 R486 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 R486 Mil mean?
Metair Investments (JSE:MTA) has a EBIT of R486 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Earnings before interest and taxes is the difference between operating revenue and operating expenses. View historical data on Metair Investments.
Is Metair Investments' EBIT too high?
Metair Investments' current EBIT is R486 Mil. Overall, Metair Investments has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Metair Investments' EBIT compare to ORLY and AZO?
Metair Investments' EBIT of R486 Mil can be compared against companies in the Vehicles & Parts 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
A good EBIT depends on the Vehicles & Parts 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 Metair Investments. Metair Investments's current EBIT is R486 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Metair Investments stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Metair Investments (JSE:MTA) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R17.99, compared to a current price of R5.05 — trading 71.9% below its estimated fair value. The current EBIT is R486 Mil. Metair Investments' overall GF Score™ is 71/100 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 Metair Investments (JSE:MTA), the current EBIT is R486 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 Metair Investments (JSE:MTA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Metair Investments stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of R5.05 is trading 71.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of R17.99. GuruFocus considers Metair Investments to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for JSE:MTA:

  • EBIT: R486 Mil
  • GF Value™: R17.99 vs. price of R5.05 (71.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 71/100 with 4 warning signs

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


Metair Investments Business Description

Address 111 Mimetes Road, Denver, Johannesburg, GT, ZAF, 2011
Metair Investments Ltd is a Automotive Components & Aftermarket Solutions management company. The company has two business segments, Automotive component manufacturing segment and Aftermarket parts and retail segment. The automotive components division produces original equipment (OE) components used in the assembly of new vehicles, as well as spare parts and other products used in the automotive aftermarket. Some of its automotive component products are e brake pads, shock absorbers, lights, radiators, and air-conditioners. AFM segment focusing on serving the independent aftermarket and retail distribution channels. Its geographical segments are South Africa and Romania.
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