SCHL (Scholastic) EBIT: $27 Mil (TTM As of Feb. 2026)


SCHL Scholastic Corp SCHL
73 GF Score
Price $42.87
GF Value $38.59
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 9 Warning Signs
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What is Scholastic EBIT?

Scholastic SCHL +1.08% 73 EBIT is $27 Mil as of Feb. 2026. GuruFocus rates SCHL with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of $38.59 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review.

Scholastic's earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) for the three months ended in Feb. 2026 was $-27 Mil. Its earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was $27 Mil.

EBIT or Operating Income is linked to Return on Capital for both regular definition and Joel Greenblatt's definition. Scholastic's annualized ROC % for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was -5.18%. Scholastic's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was -19.83%.

EBIT is also linked to Joel Greenblatt's definition of earnings yield. Scholastic's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 2.82%.

Scholastic  (NAS:SCHL) EBIT Explanation

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

Scholastic's annualized ROC % for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as:

ROC % (Q: Feb. 2026 )
=NOPAT/Average Invested Capital
=Operating Income * ( 1 - Tax Rate % )/( (Invested Capital (Q: Nov. 2025 ) + Invested Capital (Q: Feb. 2026 ))/ count )
=-107.6 * ( 1 - 31.92% )/( (1508.3 + 1319.5)/ 2 )
=-73.25408/1413.9
=-5.18 %

where

Invested Capital(Q: Nov. 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))
=1994.4 - 386.8 - ( 99.3 - max(0, 679.5 - 1134.5+99.3))
=1508.3

Invested Capital(Q: Feb. 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))
=1780.8 - 356.7 - ( 104.6 - max(0, 621.1 - 735.3+104.6))
=1319.5

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

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

Scholastic's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as:

ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %(Q: Feb. 2026 )
=EBIT/Average of (Net fixed Assets + Net Working Capital)
=EBIT/Average of (Property, Plant and Equipment+Net Working Capital)
     Q: Nov. 2025  Q: Feb. 2026
=EBIT/( ( (Property, Plant and Equipment + Net Working Capital) + (Property, Plant and Equipment + Net Working Capital) )/ count )
=-107.6/( ( (275 + max(351.7, 0)) + (457.8 + max(0.59999999999991, 0)) )/ 2 )
=-107.6/( ( 626.7 + 458.4 )/ 2 )
=-107.6/542.55
=-19.83 %

where Working Capital is:

Working Capital(Q: Nov. 2025 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(296.5 + 290.7 + 411.8) - (386.8 + 227.2 + 33.3)
=351.7

Working Capital(Q: Feb. 2026 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(248.3 + 282.5 + 57.6) - (356.7 + 213.7 + 17.4)
=0.59999999999991

When net working capital is negative, 0 is used.

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

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

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

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %=EBIT (TTM)/Enterprise Value (Q: Feb. 2026 )
=27.4/971.502
=2.82 %

* 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.

Scholastic EBIT Related Terms

Scholastic EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Scholastic'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.

Scholastic EBIT Chart

Scholastic Annual Data
Trend May16 May17 May18 May19 May20 May21 May22 May23 May24 May25
EBIT
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -12.00 92.60 113.80 18.10 16.90

Scholastic Quarterly Data
May21 Aug21 Nov21 Feb22 May22 Aug22 Nov22 Feb23 May23 Aug23 Nov23 Feb24 May24 Aug24 Nov24 Feb25 May25 Aug25 Nov25 Feb26
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SCHL vs TDAY, LEE, EDUC: EBIT Comparison

For the Publishing subindustry, Scholastic'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.

Scholastic EV-to-EBIT vs Media - Diversified Industry

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

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


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Scholastic 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 Feb. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $27 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 $27 Mil mean?
Scholastic (SCHL) has a EBIT of $27 Mil as of Feb. 2026. Earnings before interest and taxes is the difference between operating revenue and operating expenses. View historical data on Scholastic.
Is Scholastic's EBIT too high?
Scholastic's current EBIT is $27 Mil. Overall, Scholastic has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Scholastic's EBIT compare to TDAY and LEE?
Scholastic's EBIT of $27 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 Scholastic. Scholastic's current EBIT is $27 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Scholastic stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Scholastic (SCHL) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $38.59, compared to a current price of $42.87 — trading 11.1% above its estimated fair value. The current EBIT is $27 Mil. Scholastic's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 9 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 Scholastic (SCHL), the current EBIT is $27 Mil as of Feb. 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 Scholastic (SCHL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Scholastic stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $42.87 is trading 11.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $38.59. GuruFocus considers Scholastic to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for SCHL:

  • EBIT: $27 Mil
  • GF Value™: $38.59 vs. price of $42.87 (11.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 73/100 with 9 warning signs

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

Scholastic Business Description

Address 557 Broadway, New York, NY, USA, 10012
Scholastic Corp is an American publishing and education media company that focuses on books and educational material for schools, teachers, parents, and children. It creates print, digital, and audiobooks, learning materials and programs, classroom magazines, and other products that support children's learning and reading both at home and at school. The company also owns rights to various books, including Harry Potter, Dog Man, and The Hunger Games among others. It has three reportable segments Children's Book Publishing and Distribution, Education Solutions, and International. The majority of its revenue is from the Children's Book Publishing and Distribution segment.
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