MediaZest (LSE:MDZ) EBIT: £0.88 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


What is MediaZest EBIT?

MediaZest LSE:MDZ EBIT is £0.88 Mil as of Mar. 2026. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

MediaZest's earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was £0.80 Mil. Its earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was £0.88 Mil.

EBIT or Operating Income is linked to Return on Capital for both regular definition and Joel Greenblatt's definition. MediaZest's annualized ROC % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.18%. MediaZest's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 450.07%.

EBIT is also linked to Joel Greenblatt's definition of earnings yield. MediaZest's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 33.98%.

MediaZest  (LSE:MDZ) EBIT Explanation

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

MediaZest's annualized ROC % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

ROC % (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=NOPAT/Average Invested Capital
=Operating Income * ( 1 - Tax Rate % )/( (Invested Capital (Q: Sep. 2025 ) + Invested Capital (Q: Mar. 2026 ))/ count )
=0.11 * ( 1 - 0% )/( (6.367 + 3.733)/ 2 )
=0.11/5.05
=2.18 %

where

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))
=5.09 - 0.741 - ( 0.099 - max(0, 3.953 - 1.935+0.099))
=6.367

Invested Capital(Q: Mar. 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))
=4.421 - 1.882 - ( 0.35 - max(0, 2.477 - 1.283+0.35))
=3.733

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

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

MediaZest's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=EBIT/Average of (Net fixed Assets + Net Working Capital)
=EBIT/Average of (Property, Plant and Equipment+Net Working Capital)
     Q: Sep. 2025  Q: Mar. 2026
=EBIT/( ( (Property, Plant and Equipment + Net Working Capital) + (Property, Plant and Equipment + Net Working Capital) )/ count )
=1.6/( ( (0.374 + max(-0.835, 0)) + (0.337 + max(-0.949, 0)) )/ 2 )
=1.6/( ( 0.374 + 0.337 )/ 2 )
=1.6/0.3555
=450.07 %

where Working Capital is:

Working Capital(Q: Sep. 2025 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(1.395 + 0.195 + 0.245) - (0.741 + 0 + 1.929)
=-0.835

Working Capital(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(0.62 + 0.313 + 0) - (1.882 + 0 + 0)
=-0.949

When net working capital is negative, 0 is used.

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

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

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

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %=EBIT (TTM)/Enterprise Value (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=0.879/2.587
=33.98 %

* 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.

MediaZest EBIT Related Terms

MediaZest EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for MediaZest'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.

MediaZest EBIT Chart

MediaZest Annual Data
Trend Mar16 Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
EBIT
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.00 0.16 -0.39 -0.06 0.22

MediaZest Semi-Annual Data
Mar16 Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
EBIT Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -0.07 0.01 0.14 0.08 0.80

LSE:MDZ vs APP, OMC, TTD: EBIT Comparison

For the Advertising Agencies subindustry, MediaZest'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.

MediaZest EV-to-EBIT vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, MediaZest's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

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


MediaZest 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 Mar. 2026 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was £0.88 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 £0.88 Mil mean?
MediaZest (LSE:MDZ) has a EBIT of £0.88 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Earnings before interest and taxes is the difference between operating revenue and operating expenses. View historical data on MediaZest.
Is MediaZest's EBIT too high?
MediaZest's current EBIT is £0.88 Mil.
How does MediaZest's EBIT compare to APP and OMC?
MediaZest's EBIT of £0.88 Mil can be compared against companies in the Media - Diversified 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 Media - Diversified company?
A good EBIT depends on the Media - Diversified 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 MediaZest. MediaZest's current EBIT is £0.88 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is MediaZest stock overvalued right now?
MediaZest (LSE:MDZ) has a current EBIT of £0.88 Mil. The current EBIT is £0.88 Mil. 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 MediaZest (LSE:MDZ), the current EBIT is £0.88 Mil as of Mar. 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.

MediaZest Business Description

Address Albert Drive, Unit 9, Working Business Park, Woking, Surrey, GBR, GU21 5JY
MediaZest PLC is an audio-visual solutions provider specializing in digital signage and audio systems, offering integrated services including content creation, system design, installation, technical support, and maintenance. The company operates across retail, automotive, and corporate office sectors, delivering solutions such as digital displays, self-service kiosks, showroom technologies, videowalls, and hybrid meeting and conferencing systems. It mainly serves brands seeking to enhance customer experience and communication through technology. Geographically, it generates the majority of its revenue from the UK and the Channel Islands, with income derived from hardware and installation, support and maintenance, and other services, including software solutions.