Palace Capital (LSE:PCA) EBIT: £-5.14 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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LSE:PCA Palace Capital PLC LSE:PCA
60 GF Score
Price £1.83
GF Value £1.46
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Palace Capital EBIT?

Palace Capital LSE:PCA +0.55% 60 EBIT is £-5.14 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates LSE:PCA with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of £1.46 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Palace Capital's earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was £-5.42 Mil. Its earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was £-5.14 Mil.

EBIT or Operating Income is linked to Return on Capital for both regular definition and Joel Greenblatt's definition. Palace Capital's annualized ROC % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -2.27%. Palace Capital's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -319.28%.

EBIT is also linked to Joel Greenblatt's definition of earnings yield. Palace Capital's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -16.72%.


Palace Capital  (LSE:PCA) EBIT Explanation

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

Palace Capital'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 )
=-0.876 * ( 1 - 0.11% )/( (46.248 + 30.893)/ 2 )
=-0.8750364/38.5705
=-2.27 %

where

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:

Palace Capital'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 )
=-10.83/( ( (0 + max(2.265, 0)) + (0 + max(4.519, 0)) )/ 2 )
=-10.83/( ( 2.265 + 4.519 )/ 2 )
=-10.83/3.392
=-319.28 %

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)
=(1.049 + 3.955 + 0) - (1.294 + 0 + 1.445)
=2.265

Working Capital(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(0.082 + 3.065 + 3.706) - (1.176 + 0 + 1.158)
=4.519

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:

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

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %=EBIT (TTM)/Enterprise Value (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-5.14/30.748
=-16.72 %

* 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.


Palace Capital EBIT Related Terms


Palace Capital EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Palace Capital'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.

Palace Capital EBIT Chart

Palace Capital Annual Data
Trend Mar16 Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25
EBIT
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -2.53 27.36 -32.13 -7.66 1.49

Palace Capital Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 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 -9.02 -0.81 2.30 0.28 -5.42

LSE:PCA vs VICI, WPC, BNL: EBIT Comparison

For the REIT - Diversified subindustry, Palace Capital'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.


Palace Capital EV-to-EBIT vs REITs Industry

For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, Palace Capital's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Palace Capital 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 £-5.14 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 £-5.14 Mil mean?
Palace Capital (LSE:PCA) has a EBIT of £-5.14 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Earnings before interest and taxes is the difference between operating revenue and operating expenses. View historical data on Palace Capital.
Is Palace Capital's EBIT too high?
Palace Capital's current EBIT is £-5.14 Mil. Overall, Palace Capital has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Palace Capital's EBIT compare to VICI and WPC?
Palace Capital's EBIT of £-5.14 Mil can be compared against companies in the REITs 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 REITs company?
A good EBIT depends on the REITs 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 Palace Capital. Palace Capital's current EBIT is £-5.14 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Palace Capital stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Palace Capital (LSE:PCA) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £1.46, compared to a current price of £1.83 — trading 25.3% above its estimated fair value. The current EBIT is £-5.14 Mil. Palace Capital's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 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 Palace Capital (LSE:PCA), the current EBIT is £-5.14 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.

Is Palace Capital (LSE:PCA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Palace Capital stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of £1.83 is trading 25.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of £1.46. GuruFocus considers Palace Capital to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for LSE:PCA:

  • EBIT: £-5.14 Mil
  • GF Value™: £1.46 vs. price of £1.83 (25.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 60/100 with 6 warning signs

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


Palace Capital Business Description

Industry Real EstateREITs
Other Exchanges PCAl:UK
Address 84 Eccleston Square, Thomas House, London, GBR, SW1V 1PX
Palace Capital PLC is a property investment company. The Company's principal activity is to invest in commercial real estate in the UK. Its portfolio includes investment properties throughout England, predominantly regional investments outside London, and a diverse portfolio of commercial buildings. The company generates revenue in the form of property income and represents the value of accrued charges under operating leases for rental of the Group's investment properties. Its only reportable segment is an Investment property. The company's properties include Hudson House, York; Fraser House, Staines, Milton Keynes, and Midsummer Boulevard.
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