AeroVironment (LTS:0HAL) EBIT: $-110 Mil (TTM As of Jan. 2026)


LTS:0HAL AeroVironment Inc LTS:0HAL
82 GF Score
Price $137.34
GF Value $245.06
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is AeroVironment EBIT?

AeroVironment LTS:0HAL -4.94% 82 EBIT is $-110 Mil as of Jan. 2026. GuruFocus rates LTS:0HAL with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of $245.06 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

AeroVironment's earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) for the three months ended in Jan. 2026 was $-28 Mil. Its earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jan. 2026 was $-110 Mil.

EBIT or Operating Income is linked to Return on Capital for both regular definition and Joel Greenblatt's definition. AeroVironment's annualized ROC % for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 was -2.14%. AeroVironment's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 was -22.71%.

EBIT is also linked to Joel Greenblatt's definition of earnings yield. AeroVironment's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 was -1.54%.

AeroVironment  (LTS:0HAL) EBIT Explanation

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

AeroVironment'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: Oct. 2025 ) + Invested Capital (Q: Jan. 2026 ))/ count )
=-110.928 * ( 1 - 8.15% )/( (4850.946 + 4680.781)/ 2 )
=-101.887368/4765.8635
=-2.14 %

where

Invested Capital(Q: Oct. 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))
=5638.466 - 199.04 - ( 588.48 - max(0, 328.027 - 1666.457+588.48))
=4850.946

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))
=5453.636 - 185.718 - ( 587.137 - max(0, 309.319 - 1704.247+587.137))
=4680.781

Note: The Operating Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Jan. 2026) data.

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

AeroVironment'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: Oct. 2025  Q: Jan. 2026
=EBIT/( ( (Property, Plant and Equipment + Net Working Capital) + (Property, Plant and Equipment + Net Working Capital) )/ count )
=-110.928/( ( (249.674 + max(224.847, 0)) + (250.677 + max(251.772, 0)) )/ 2 )
=-110.928/( ( 474.521 + 502.449 )/ 2 )
=-110.928/488.485
=-22.71 %

where Working Capital is:

Working Capital(Q: Oct. 2025 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(232.342 + 259.213 + 46.49) - (199.04 + 71.167 + 42.991)
=224.847

Working Capital(Q: Jan. 2026 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(201.046 + 299.277 + 45.199) - (185.718 + 67.543 + 40.489)
=251.772

When net working capital is negative, 0 is used.

Note: The EBIT data used here is four times the quarterly (Jan. 2026) EBIT data.

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

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

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %=EBIT (TTM)/Enterprise Value (Q: Jan. 2026 )
=-109.993/7155.577
=-1.54 %

* 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.

AeroVironment EBIT Related Terms

AeroVironment EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for AeroVironment'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.

AeroVironment EBIT Chart

AeroVironment Annual Data
Trend Apr16 Apr17 Apr18 Apr19 Apr20 Apr21 Apr22 Apr23 Apr24 Apr25
EBIT
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 34.98 -13.70 -179.01 67.45 41.85

AeroVironment Quarterly Data
Apr21 Jul21 Oct21 Jan22 Apr22 Jul22 Oct22 Jan23 Apr23 Jul23 Oct23 Jan24 Apr24 Jul24 Oct24 Jan25 Apr25 Jul25 Oct25 Jan26
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 -3.09 14.87 -66.91 -30.22 -27.73

LTS:0HAL vs MOG.A, SARO, KTOS: EBIT Comparison

For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, AeroVironment'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.

AeroVironment EV-to-EBIT vs Aerospace & Defense Industry

For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, AeroVironment's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

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


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AeroVironment 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 quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-110 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 $-110 Mil mean?
AeroVironment (LTS:0HAL) has a EBIT of $-110 Mil as of Jan. 2026. Earnings before interest and taxes is the difference between operating revenue and operating expenses. View historical data on AeroVironment.
Is AeroVironment's EBIT too high?
AeroVironment's current EBIT is $-110 Mil. Overall, AeroVironment has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does AeroVironment's EBIT compare to MOG.A and SARO?
AeroVironment's EBIT of $-110 Mil can be compared against companies in the Aerospace & Defense 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 an Aerospace & Defense company?
A good EBIT depends on the Aerospace & Defense 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 AeroVironment. AeroVironment's current EBIT is $-110 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is AeroVironment stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AeroVironment (LTS:0HAL) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $245.06, compared to a current price of $137.34 — trading 44% below its estimated fair value. The current EBIT is $-110 Mil. AeroVironment's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 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 AeroVironment (LTS:0HAL), the current EBIT is $-110 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 AeroVironment (LTS:0HAL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AeroVironment stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $137.34 is trading 44% below its estimated GF Value™ of $245.06. GuruFocus considers AeroVironment to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for LTS:0HAL:

  • EBIT: $-110 Mil
  • GF Value™: $245.06 vs. price of $137.34 (44% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 82/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the LTS:0HAL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

AeroVironment Business Description

Address 241 18th Street South, Suite 650, Arlington, VA, USA, 22202
AeroVironment Inc supplies unmanned aircraft systems, tactical missile systems, high-altitude pseudo-satellites, and other related services to government agencies within the United States Department of Defense as well as the United States allied international governments. The systems can help with security, surveillance, or sensing, and provide eyes in the sky without needing an actual person, or driver in the sky. The company is a defense technology provider delivering integrated capabilities across air, land, sea, space, and cyber. It develops and deploy autonomous systems, precision strike systems, counter-UAS technologies, space-based platforms, directed energy systems, and cyber and electronic warfare capabilities. Company operates in three segments: UxS, LMS, MW.
82GF Score

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