PCDAF (Postmedia Network Canada) EBIT: $-37.7 Mil (TTM As of May. 2026)

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PCDAF Postmedia Network Canada Corp PCDAF
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GF Value $1.94
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What is Postmedia Network Canada EBIT?

Postmedia Network Canada PCDAF 30 EBIT is $-37.7 Mil as of May. 2026. GuruFocus rates PCDAF with a GF Score™ of 30/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.94. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Postmedia Network Canada's earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) for the three months ended in May. 2026 was $-17.3 Mil. Its earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 was $-37.7 Mil.

EBIT or Operating Income is linked to Return on Capital for both regular definition and Joel Greenblatt's definition. Postmedia Network Canada's annualized ROC % for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was -45.01%. Postmedia Network Canada's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was -329.51%.

EBIT is also linked to Joel Greenblatt's definition of earnings yield. Postmedia Network Canada's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was -10.36%.


Postmedia Network Canada  (OTCPK:PCDAF) EBIT Explanation

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

Postmedia Network Canada's annualized ROC % for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 is calculated as:

ROC % (Q: May. 2026 )
=NOPAT/Average Invested Capital
=Operating Income * ( 1 - Tax Rate % )/( (Invested Capital (Q: Feb. 2026 ) + Invested Capital (Q: May. 2026 ))/ count )
=-26.724 * ( 1 - 0% )/( (52.457 + 66.284)/ 2 )
=-26.724/59.3705
=-45.01 %

where

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

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

Postmedia Network Canada's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 is calculated as:

ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %(Q: May. 2026 )
=EBIT/Average of (Net fixed Assets + Net Working Capital)
=EBIT/Average of (Property, Plant and Equipment+Net Working Capital)
     Q: Feb. 2026  Q: May. 2026
=EBIT/( ( (Property, Plant and Equipment + Net Working Capital) + (Property, Plant and Equipment + Net Working Capital) )/ count )
=-69.224/( ( (20.294 + max(3.414, 0)) + (18.308 + max(-20.024, 0)) )/ 2 )
=-69.224/( ( 23.708 + 18.308 )/ 2 )
=-69.224/21.008
=-329.51 %

where Working Capital is:

Working Capital(Q: Feb. 2026 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(42.201 + 0.947 + 8.411) - (36.5 + 10.933 + 0.712)
=3.414

Working Capital(Q: May. 2026 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(43.177 + 35.836 + 8.365) - (85.226 + 14.466 + 7.71)
=-20.024

When net working capital is negative, 0 is used.

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

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

Postmedia Network Canada's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for today is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %=EBIT (TTM)/Enterprise Value (Q: May. 2026 )
=-37.707/364.020
=-10.36 %

* 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.


Postmedia Network Canada EBIT Related Terms


Postmedia Network Canada EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Postmedia Network Canada'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.

Postmedia Network Canada EBIT Chart

Postmedia Network Canada Annual Data
Trend Aug16 Aug17 Aug18 Aug19 Aug20 Aug21 Aug22 Aug23 Aug24 Aug25
EBIT
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Postmedia Network Canada Quarterly Data
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PCDAF vs NYT, WLY: EBIT Comparison

For the Publishing subindustry, Postmedia Network Canada'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.


Postmedia Network Canada EV-to-EBIT vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Postmedia Network Canada's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Postmedia Network Canada 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 May. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-37.7 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 $-37.7 Mil mean?
Postmedia Network Canada (PCDAF) has a EBIT of $-37.7 Mil as of May. 2026. Earnings before interest and taxes is the difference between operating revenue and operating expenses. View historical data on Postmedia Network Canada.
Is Postmedia Network Canada's EBIT too high?
Postmedia Network Canada's current EBIT is $-37.7 Mil. Overall, Postmedia Network Canada has a GF Score™ of 30/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Postmedia Network Canada's EBIT compare to NYT and WLY?
Postmedia Network Canada's EBIT of $-37.7 Mil can be compared against companies in the Media - Diversified 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 Media - Diversified company?
A good EBIT depends on the Media - Diversified 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 Postmedia Network Canada. Postmedia Network Canada's current EBIT is $-37.7 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Postmedia Network Canada stock overvalued right now?
Postmedia Network Canada (PCDAF) has a current EBIT of $-37.7 Mil. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.94, compared to a current price of $1.13 — trading 41.7% below its estimated fair value. The current EBIT is $-37.7 Mil. Postmedia Network Canada's overall GF Score™ is 30/100 with 4 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 Postmedia Network Canada (PCDAF), the current EBIT is $-37.7 Mil as of May. 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 Postmedia Network Canada (PCDAF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Postmedia Network Canada stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $1.13 is trading 41.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $1.94.

Key valuation signals for PCDAF:

  • EBIT: $-37.7 Mil
  • GF Value™: $1.94 vs. price of $1.13 (41.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 30/100 with 4 warning signs

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


Postmedia Network Canada Business Description

Other Exchanges PNC.B:CanadaPNC.A:Canada
Address 365 Bloor Street East, Legal Department, 12th Floor, Toronto, ON, CAN, M4W 3L4
Postmedia Network Canada Corp is a holding company. It operates through the Newsmedia segment. The company's business consists of news and information gathering and dissemination operations, with products offered in local, regional and metropolitan markets in Canada through multiple print, online and mobile platforms. Postmedia's operations include an extensive distribution network, which also offers distribution services, for advertising flyers and parcels. The combination of these distribution platforms provides audiences with a variety of media through which to access and interact with Postmedia's content. The breadth of the company's reach and the diversity of its content enable advertisers to reach target audiences on a local, regional or national scale.
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