MLFNF (Maple Leaf Foods) EBIT: $182 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


MLFNF Maple Leaf Foods Inc MLFNF
56 GF Score
Price $21.79
GF Value $14.71
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Maple Leaf Foods EBIT?

Maple Leaf Foods MLFNF +0.97% 56 EBIT is $182 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates MLFNF with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of $14.71 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Maple Leaf Foods's earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $58 Mil. Its earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $182 Mil.

EBIT or Operating Income is linked to Return on Capital for both regular definition and Joel Greenblatt's definition. Maple Leaf Foods's annualized ROC % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 8.08%. Maple Leaf Foods's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 17.80%.

EBIT is also linked to Joel Greenblatt's definition of earnings yield. Maple Leaf Foods's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 5.27%.


Maple Leaf Foods  (OTCPK:MLFNF) EBIT Explanation

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

Maple Leaf Foods'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 )
=228.812 * ( 1 - 28.03% )/( (2023.648 + 2050.781)/ 2 )
=164.6759964/2037.2145
=8.08 %

where

Invested Capital(Q: Dec. 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))
=2567.546 - 439.941 - ( 103.957 - max(0, 479.407 - 619.65+103.957))
=2023.648

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))
=2604.756 - 454.813 - ( 99.162 - max(0, 488.992 - 657.56+99.162))
=2050.781

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

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

Maple Leaf Foods'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 )
=232.248/( ( (1295.797 + max(-20.252, 0)) + (1286.757 + max(26.393, 0)) )/ 2 )
=232.248/( ( 1295.797 + 1313.15 )/ 2 )
=232.248/1304.4735
=17.80 %

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)
=(76.294 + 350.284 + 17.678) - (439.941 + 12.234 + 12.333)
=-20.252

Working Capital(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(84.042 + 391.844 + 26.193) - (454.813 + 0 + 20.873)
=26.393

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:

Maple Leaf Foods's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for today is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %=EBIT (TTM)/Enterprise Value (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=181.771/3451.095
=5.27 %

* 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.


Maple Leaf Foods EBIT Related Terms


Maple Leaf Foods EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Maple Leaf Foods'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.

Maple Leaf Foods EBIT Chart

Maple Leaf Foods Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EBIT
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Maple Leaf Foods Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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MLFNF vs KHC, GIS: EBIT Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Maple Leaf Foods'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.


Maple Leaf Foods EV-to-EBIT vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Maple Leaf Foods's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Maple Leaf Foods 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 $182 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 $182 Mil mean?
Maple Leaf Foods (MLFNF) has a EBIT of $182 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Earnings before interest and taxes is the difference between operating revenue and operating expenses. View historical data on Maple Leaf Foods.
Is Maple Leaf Foods' EBIT too high?
Maple Leaf Foods' current EBIT is $182 Mil. Overall, Maple Leaf Foods has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Maple Leaf Foods' EBIT compare to KHC and GIS?
Maple Leaf Foods' EBIT of $182 Mil can be compared against companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good EBIT depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods 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 Maple Leaf Foods. Maple Leaf Foods's current EBIT is $182 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Maple Leaf Foods stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Maple Leaf Foods (MLFNF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $14.71, compared to a current price of $21.79 — trading 48.1% above its estimated fair value. The current EBIT is $182 Mil. Maple Leaf Foods' overall GF Score™ is 56/100 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 Maple Leaf Foods (MLFNF), the current EBIT is $182 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 Maple Leaf Foods (MLFNF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Maple Leaf Foods stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $21.79 is trading 48.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $14.71. GuruFocus considers Maple Leaf Foods to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for MLFNF:

  • EBIT: $182 Mil
  • GF Value™: $14.71 vs. price of $21.79 (48.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 56/100 with 6 warning signs

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


Maple Leaf Foods Business Description

Address 6897 Financial Drive, Mississauga, ON, CAN, L5N 0A8
Maple Leaf Foods Inc is a protein-focused consumer packaged goods company that responsibly produces food products under brands including Maple Leaf, Maple Leaf Prime, Maple Leaf Natural Selections, Schneiders, Mina, Greenfield Natural Meat Co., Lightlife, and Field Roast. The company's portfolio includes prepared meats, ready-to-cook and ready-to-serve meals, value-added fresh pork and poultry, and plant protein products. Its main markets are Canada, the United States, and Others.
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