Poste Italiane SpA (MIL:PST) EBIT: €3,545 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


MIL:PST Poste Italiane SpA MIL:PST
59 GF Score
Price €28.23
GF Value €12.30
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 7 Warning Signs
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What is Poste Italiane SpA EBIT?

Poste Italiane SpA MIL:PST +1.47% 59 EBIT is €3,545 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates MIL:PST with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of €12.30 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

Poste Italiane SpA's earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €1,128 Mil. Its earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €3,545 Mil.

EBIT or Operating Income is linked to Return on Capital for both regular definition and Joel Greenblatt's definition. Poste Italiane SpA's annualized ROC % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.90%. Poste Italiane SpA's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 102.28%.

EBIT is also linked to Joel Greenblatt's definition of earnings yield. Poste Italiane SpA's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 49.90%.


Poste Italiane SpA  (MIL:PST) EBIT Explanation

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

Poste Italiane SpA'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: Dec. 2025 ) + Invested Capital (Q: Mar. 2026 ))/ count )
=3616 * ( 1 - 24.7% )/( (271057 + 334844)/ 2 )
=2722.848/302950.5
=0.90 %

where

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

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

Poste Italiane SpA'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: Dec. 2025  Q: Mar. 2026
=EBIT/( ( (Property, Plant and Equipment + Net Working Capital) + (Property, Plant and Equipment + Net Working Capital) )/ count )
=4512/( ( (4374 + max(-84677, 0)) + (4449 + max(-91705, 0)) )/ 2 )
=4512/( ( 4374 + 4449 )/ 2 )
=4512/4411.5
=102.28 %

where Working Capital is:

Working Capital(Q: Dec. 2025 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(2219 + 176 + 5972) - (68124 + 0 + 24920)
=-84677

Working Capital(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(1976 + 177 + 1811) - (2021 + 0 + 93648)
=-91705

When net working capital is negative, 0 is used.

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

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

Poste Italiane SpA's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for today is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %=EBIT (TTM)/Enterprise Value (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=3545/7104.391
=49.90 %

* 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.


Poste Italiane SpA EBIT Related Terms


Poste Italiane SpA EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Poste Italiane SpA'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.

Poste Italiane SpA EBIT Chart

Poste Italiane SpA 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 2,199.00 2,466.00 2,766.00 2,723.00 3,303.00

Poste Italiane SpA Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 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 857.00 882.00 877.00 658.00 1,128.00

MIL:PST vs HON, MMM: EBIT Comparison

For the Conglomerates subindustry, Poste Italiane SpA'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.


Poste Italiane SpA EV-to-EBIT vs Conglomerates Industry

For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, Poste Italiane SpA's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Poste Italiane SpA 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 quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €3,545 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 €3,545 Mil mean?
Poste Italiane SpA (MIL:PST) has a EBIT of €3,545 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Earnings before interest and taxes is the difference between operating revenue and operating expenses. View historical data on Poste Italiane SpA.
Is Poste Italiane SpA's EBIT too high?
Poste Italiane SpA's current EBIT is €3,545 Mil. Overall, Poste Italiane SpA has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Poste Italiane SpA's EBIT compare to HON and MMM?
Poste Italiane SpA's EBIT of €3,545 Mil can be compared against companies in the Conglomerates 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 Conglomerates company?
A good EBIT depends on the Conglomerates 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 Poste Italiane SpA. Poste Italiane SpA's current EBIT is €3,545 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Poste Italiane SpA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Poste Italiane SpA (MIL:PST) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €12.30, compared to a current price of €28.23 — trading 129.5% above its estimated fair value. The current EBIT is €3,545 Mil. Poste Italiane SpA's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 with 7 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 Poste Italiane SpA (MIL:PST), the current EBIT is €3,545 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 Poste Italiane SpA (MIL:PST) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Poste Italiane SpA stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €28.23 is trading 129.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of €12.30. GuruFocus considers Poste Italiane SpA to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for MIL:PST:

  • EBIT: €3,545 Mil
  • GF Value™: €12.30 vs. price of €28.23 (129.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 59/100 with 7 warning signs

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


Poste Italiane SpA Business Description

Address Viale Europa, 190, Rome, ITA, 00144
Poste Italiane SpA is an Italian diversified financial-services company. The company's operating segments are Mail, parcels, and distribution; Postepay services; Financial services; and Insurance services. The Postepay services segment generates maximum revenue. It encompasses payment management and e-money services, also carried out through the LIS point-of-sale network, as well as mobile and fixed-line telephony services and electricity and gas marketing. Geographically, the company has a presence in Italy, but also elsewhere in Europe, the Americas, and Asia.
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