JD Sports Fashion (LSE:JD.) EBIT: £822 Mil (TTM As of Jan. 2026)


LSE:JD. JD Sports Fashion PLC LSE:JD.
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GF Value £1.41
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What is JD Sports Fashion EBIT?

JD Sports Fashion LSE:JD. +1.42% 84 EBIT is £822 Mil as of Jan. 2026. GuruFocus rates LSE:JD. with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of £1.41 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

JD Sports Fashion's earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) for the six months ended in Jan. 2026 was £590 Mil. Its earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jan. 2026 was £822 Mil.

EBIT or Operating Income is linked to Return on Capital for both regular definition and Joel Greenblatt's definition. JD Sports Fashion's annualized ROC % for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 was 12.18%. JD Sports Fashion's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 was 22.95%.

EBIT is also linked to Joel Greenblatt's definition of earnings yield. JD Sports Fashion's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 was 11.23%.

JD Sports Fashion  (LSE:JD.) EBIT Explanation

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

JD Sports Fashion's annualized ROC % for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 is calculated as:

ROC % (Q: Jan. 2026 )
=NOPAT/Average Invested Capital
=Operating Income * ( 1 - Tax Rate % )/( (Invested Capital (Q: Jul. 2025 ) + Invested Capital (Q: Jan. 2026 ))/ count )
=1124 * ( 1 - 17.31% )/( (7785 + 7481)/ 2 )
=929.4356/7633
=12.18 %

where

Invested Capital(Q: Jul. 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))
=10093 - 1777 - ( 531 - max(0, 2510 - 3386+531))
=7785

Invested Capital(Q: Jan. 2026 )
=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))
=9791 - 1456 - ( 854 - max(0, 2127 - 3212+854))
=7481

Note: The Operating Income data used here is two times the semi-annual (Jan. 2026) data.

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

JD Sports Fashion's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 is calculated as:

ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %(Q: Jan. 2026 )
=EBIT/Average of (Net fixed Assets + Net Working Capital)
=EBIT/Average of (Property, Plant and Equipment+Net Working Capital)
     Q: Jul. 2025  Q: Jan. 2026
=EBIT/( ( (Property, Plant and Equipment + Net Working Capital) + (Property, Plant and Equipment + Net Working Capital) )/ count )
=1180/( ( (4304 + max(1011, 0)) + (4247 + max(719, 0)) )/ 2 )
=1180/( ( 5315 + 4966 )/ 2 )
=1180/5140.5
=22.95 %

where Working Capital is:

Working Capital(Q: Jul. 2025 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(403 + 2294 + 158) - (1777 + 0 + 67)
=1011

Working Capital(Q: Jan. 2026 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(37 + 2017 + 244) - (1456 + 0 + 123)
=719

When net working capital is negative, 0 is used.

Note: The EBIT data used here is two times the semi-annual (Jan. 2026) EBIT data.

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

JD Sports Fashion's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for today is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %=EBIT (TTM)/Enterprise Value (Q: Jan. 2026 )
=822/7318.936
=11.23 %

* 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.

JD Sports Fashion EBIT Related Terms

JD Sports Fashion EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for JD Sports Fashion'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.

JD Sports Fashion EBIT Chart

JD Sports Fashion Annual Data
Trend Jan17 Jan18 Jan19 Jan20 Jan21 Jan22 Jan23 Jan24 Jan25 Jan26
EBIT
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JD Sports Fashion Semi-Annual Data
Jul16 Jan17 Jul17 Jan18 Jul18 Jan19 Jul19 Jan20 Jul20 Jan21 Jul21 Jan22 Jul22 Jan23 Jul23 Jan24 Jul24 Jan25 Jul25 Jan26
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LSE:JD. vs TJX, ROST, BURL: EBIT Comparison

For the Apparel Retail subindustry, JD Sports Fashion'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.

JD Sports Fashion EV-to-EBIT vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, JD Sports Fashion's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where JD Sports Fashion's EV-to-EBIT falls into.


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JD Sports Fashion 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 Jan. 2026 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was £822 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 £822 Mil mean?
JD Sports Fashion (LSE:JD.) has a EBIT of £822 Mil as of Jan. 2026. Earnings before interest and taxes is the difference between operating revenue and operating expenses. View historical data on JD Sports Fashion.
Is JD Sports Fashion's EBIT too high?
JD Sports Fashion's current EBIT is £822 Mil. Overall, JD Sports Fashion has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does JD Sports Fashion's EBIT compare to TJX and ROST?
JD Sports Fashion's EBIT of £822 Mil can be compared against companies in the Retail - Cyclical 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
A good EBIT depends on the Retail - Cyclical 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 JD Sports Fashion. JD Sports Fashion's current EBIT is £822 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is JD Sports Fashion stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, JD Sports Fashion (LSE:JD.) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £1.41, compared to a current price of £0.85 — trading 40.1% below its estimated fair value. The current EBIT is £822 Mil. JD Sports Fashion's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 5 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 JD Sports Fashion (LSE:JD.), the current EBIT is £822 Mil as of Jan. 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 JD Sports Fashion (LSE:JD.) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, JD Sports Fashion stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of £0.85 is trading 40.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of £1.41. GuruFocus considers JD Sports Fashion to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for LSE:JD.:

  • EBIT: £822 Mil
  • GF Value™: £1.41 vs. price of £0.85 (40.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 84/100 with 5 warning signs

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

JD Sports Fashion Business Description

Address Hollinsbrook Way, Pilsworth, Bury, Lancashire, GBR, BL9 8RR
JD Sports Fashion PLC is a U.K. retailer of branded sportswear and fashionwear. The company has stores in the United Kingdom, mainland Europe, and outside Europe. The offering includes international brands, such as Adidas, Nike, and The North Face, and own-brand labels, such as McKenzie, Carbrini, Supply & Demand, and The Duffer of St George. The store network consists of various shops: Size?, Footpatrol, Chausport, Sprinter, Scotts, Tessuti, Cloggs, Mainline, and Ultimate Outdoors, among others. Stores are specialized: Footpatrol is a sneaker provider; Size? offers footwear, apparel, and accessories; and Chausport operates throughout France selling international footwear brands, such as Nike.
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