Dillistone Group (LSE:DSG) EBIT: £-0.19 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)


LSE:DSG Dillistone Group PLC LSE:DSG
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Price £0.11
GF Value £0.08
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Dillistone Group EBIT?

Dillistone Group LSE:DSG 40 EBIT is £-0.19 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates LSE:DSG with a GF Score™ of 40/100 and a GF Value™ of £0.08 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Dillistone Group's earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was £-0.21 Mil. Its earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was £-0.19 Mil.

EBIT or Operating Income is linked to Return on Capital for both regular definition and Joel Greenblatt's definition. Dillistone Group's annualized ROC % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 2.44%. Dillistone Group's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was -214.14%.

EBIT is also linked to Joel Greenblatt's definition of earnings yield. Dillistone Group's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was -3.69%.

Dillistone Group  (LSE:DSG) EBIT Explanation

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

Dillistone Group'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 )
=0.176 * ( 1 - 5.76% )/( (6.539 + 7.037)/ 2 )
=0.1658624/6.788
=2.44 %

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))
=6.451 - 1.425 - ( 0 - max(0, 1.823 - 0.31+0))
=6.539

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))
=6.119 - 0.568 - ( 0 - max(0, 1.823 - 0.337+0))
=7.037

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:

Dillistone Group'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 )
=-0.424/( ( (0.206 + max(-1.115, 0)) + (0.19 + max(-1.195, 0)) )/ 2 )
=-0.424/( ( 0.206 + 0.19 )/ 2 )
=-0.424/0.198
=-214.14 %

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)
=(0.31 + 0 + 0) - (1.425 + 0 + 0)
=-1.115

Working Capital(Q: Dec. 2025 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(0.21 + 0 + 0.017) - (0.568 + 0 + 0.854)
=-1.195

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:

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

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %=EBIT (TTM)/Enterprise Value (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=-0.188/5.090
=-3.69 %

* 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.

Dillistone Group EBIT Related Terms

Dillistone Group EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Dillistone 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.

Dillistone Group EBIT Chart

Dillistone 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 -0.17 -0.32 0.05 0.17 -0.19

Dillistone Group 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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LSE:DSG vs CRM, SHOP, UBER: EBIT Comparison

For the Software - Application subindustry, Dillistone 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.

Dillistone Group EV-to-EBIT vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, Dillistone Group's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Dillistone 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 Dec. 2025 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was £-0.19 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 £-0.19 Mil mean?
Dillistone Group (LSE:DSG) has a EBIT of £-0.19 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Earnings before interest and taxes is the difference between operating revenue and operating expenses. View historical data on Dillistone Group.
Is Dillistone Group's EBIT too high?
Dillistone Group's current EBIT is £-0.19 Mil. Overall, Dillistone Group has a GF Score™ of 40/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Dillistone Group's EBIT compare to CRM and SHOP?
Dillistone Group's EBIT of £-0.19 Mil can be compared against companies in the Software 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 Software company?
A good EBIT depends on the Software 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 Dillistone Group. Dillistone Group's current EBIT is £-0.19 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Dillistone Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dillistone Group (LSE:DSG) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.08, compared to a current price of £0.11 — trading 31.3% above its estimated fair value. The current EBIT is £-0.19 Mil. Dillistone Group's overall GF Score™ is 40/100 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 Dillistone Group (LSE:DSG), the current EBIT is £-0.19 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 Dillistone Group (LSE:DSG) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dillistone Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of £0.11 is trading 31.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of £0.08. GuruFocus considers Dillistone Group to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for LSE:DSG:

  • EBIT: £-0.19 Mil
  • GF Value™: £0.08 vs. price of £0.11 (31.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 40/100 with 4 warning signs

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

Dillistone Group Business Description

Address 9 Cedarwood, Crockford Lane, Chineham Business Park, Basingstoke, GBR, RG24 8WD
Dillistone Group PLC is engaged in the development and distribution of recruitment software solutions and associated consultancy and support. The Group provides software and services that enable recruitment firms and in-house recruiters to manage their selection process and address training needs. It includes Voyager Software, supplier of Infinity recruitment software and the Mid-Office Pay & Bill solution, Dillistone FileFinder, supplier of executive search software, ISV.online, which provides online pre-employment skills testing and training tools, and GatedTalent. Its brands include Talentis Global, Voyager, FileFinder, ISV.online and GatedTalent. The Group generates maximum revenue from the UK.
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