OTTR (Otter Tail) EBIT: $370 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


OTTR Otter Tail Corp OTTR
84 GF Score
Price $89.10
GF Value $79.82
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Otter Tail EBIT?

Otter Tail OTTR +0.32% 84 EBIT is $370 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates OTTR with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of $79.82 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Otter Tail's earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $90 Mil. Its earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $370 Mil.

EBIT or Operating Income is linked to Return on Capital for both regular definition and Joel Greenblatt's definition. Otter Tail's annualized ROC % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 9.20%. Otter Tail's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 11.68%.

EBIT is also linked to Joel Greenblatt's definition of earnings yield. Otter Tail's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 8.13%.


Otter Tail  (NAS:OTTR) EBIT Explanation

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

Otter Tail'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 )
=340.948 * ( 1 - 6.29% )/( (3376.043 + 3569.458)/ 2 )
=319.5023708/3472.7505
=9.20 %

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))
=3964.279 - 147.732 - ( 440.504 - max(0, 350.958 - 799.725+440.504))
=3376.043

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))
=4152.809 - 180.11 - ( 403.241 - max(0, 391.881 - 798.96+403.241))
=3569.458

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

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

Otter Tail'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 )
=360.488/( ( (2876.685 + max(113.14, 0)) + (3064.991 + max(119.701, 0)) )/ 2 )
=360.488/( ( 2989.825 + 3184.692 )/ 2 )
=360.488/3087.2585
=11.68 %

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)
=(110.18 + 158.598 + 55.127) - (147.732 + 0 + 63.033)
=113.14

Working Capital(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(151.143 + 157.055 + 55.449) - (180.11 + 0 + 63.836)
=119.701

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:

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

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %=EBIT (TTM)/Enterprise Value (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=369.889/4548.648
=8.13 %

* 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.


Otter Tail EBIT Related Terms


Otter Tail EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Otter Tail'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.

Otter Tail EBIT Chart

Otter Tail Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EBIT
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Otter Tail 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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OTTR vs SEB, TTI, DLX: EBIT Comparison

For the Conglomerates subindustry, Otter Tail'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.


Otter Tail EV-to-EBIT vs Conglomerates Industry

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

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


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Otter Tail 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 $370 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 $370 Mil mean?
Otter Tail (OTTR) has a EBIT of $370 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Earnings before interest and taxes is the difference between operating revenue and operating expenses. View historical data on Otter Tail.
Is Otter Tail's EBIT too high?
Otter Tail's current EBIT is $370 Mil. Overall, Otter Tail has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Otter Tail's EBIT compare to SEB and TTI?
Otter Tail's EBIT of $370 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 Otter Tail. Otter Tail's current EBIT is $370 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Otter Tail stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Otter Tail (OTTR) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $79.82, compared to a current price of $89.10 — trading 11.6% above its estimated fair value. The current EBIT is $370 Mil. Otter Tail's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 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 Otter Tail (OTTR), the current EBIT is $370 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 Otter Tail (OTTR) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Otter Tail stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $89.10 is trading 11.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $79.82. GuruFocus considers Otter Tail to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for OTTR:

  • EBIT: $370 Mil
  • GF Value™: $79.82 vs. price of $89.10 (11.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 84/100 with 6 warning signs

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


Otter Tail Business Description

Address 215 South Cascade Street, P.O. Box 496, Fergus Falls, MN, USA, 56538-0496
Otter Tail Corp is a U.S. energy company that operates in the electric (produces and sells electricity), manufacturing (fabricates metal components), and plastics segments (pipes for water uses). The company conducts its operations and acquires the majority of its revenue in the U.S. in the states of Minnesota, South Dakota, and North Dakota. The majority of the company's revenue is derived from the Electric segment and commercial customers, although it generates revenue from residential and industrial customers, as well.
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