Auction Technology Group (STU:684) EBIT: €-122.4 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


STU:684 Auction Technology Group PLC STU:684
74 GF Score
Price €4.60
GF Value €7.17
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Auction Technology Group EBIT?

Auction Technology Group STU:684 +1.32% 74 EBIT is €-122.4 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates STU:684 with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of €7.17 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Auction Technology Group's earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was €4.8 Mil. Its earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €-122.4 Mil.

EBIT or Operating Income is linked to Return on Capital for both regular definition and Joel Greenblatt's definition. Auction Technology Group's annualized ROC % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.35%. Auction Technology Group's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 342.33%.

EBIT is also linked to Joel Greenblatt's definition of earnings yield. Auction Technology Group's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -17.50%.

Auction Technology Group  (STU:684) EBIT Explanation

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

Auction Technology Group'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: Sep. 2025 ) + Invested Capital (Q: Mar. 2026 ))/ count )
=12.974 * ( 1 - 33.33% )/( (649.458 + 628.509)/ 2 )
=8.6497658/638.9835
=1.35 %

where

Invested Capital(Q: Sep. 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))
=662.348 - 16.951 - ( 11.214 - max(0, 35.495 - 31.434+11.214))
=649.458

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))
=658.524 - 32.264 - ( 14.099 - max(0, 37.541 - 35.292+14.099))
=628.509

Note: The Operating Income data used here is two times the semi-annual (Mar. 2026) data.

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

Auction Technology Group'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: Sep. 2025  Q: Mar. 2026
=EBIT/( ( (Property, Plant and Equipment + Net Working Capital) + (Property, Plant and Equipment + Net Working Capital) )/ count )
=9.688/( ( (2.2 + max(-18.844, 0)) + (3.46 + max(-17.732, 0)) )/ 2 )
=9.688/( ( 2.2 + 3.46 )/ 2 )
=9.688/2.83
=342.33 %

where Working Capital is:

Working Capital(Q: Sep. 2025 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(10.603 + 0 + 5.159) - (16.951 + 0 + 17.655)
=-18.844

Working Capital(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(16.089 + 0 + 2.509) - (32.264 + 0 + 4.066)
=-17.732

When net working capital is negative, 0 is used.

Note: The EBIT data used here is two times the semi-annual (Mar. 2026) EBIT data.

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

Auction Technology Group's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for today is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %=EBIT (TTM)/Enterprise Value (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-122.4/699.331
=-17.50 %

* 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.

Auction Technology Group EBIT Related Terms

Auction Technology Group EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Auction Technology Group'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.

Auction Technology Group EBIT Chart

Auction Technology Group Annual Data
Trend Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
EBIT
Get a 7-Day Free Trial -12.07 18.76 20.59 28.25 -115.74

Auction Technology Group Semi-Annual Data
Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 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 8.88 19.55 12.49 -127.24 4.84

STU:684 vs CRM, SHOP, UBER: EBIT Comparison

For the Software - Application subindustry, Auction Technology Group'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.

Auction Technology Group EV-to-EBIT vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, Auction Technology Group's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Auction Technology Group 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 semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €-122.4 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 €-122.4 Mil mean?
Auction Technology Group (STU:684) has a EBIT of €-122.4 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Earnings before interest and taxes is the difference between operating revenue and operating expenses. View historical data on Auction Technology Group.
Is Auction Technology Group's EBIT too high?
Auction Technology Group's current EBIT is €-122.4 Mil. Overall, Auction Technology Group has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Auction Technology Group's EBIT compare to CRM and SHOP?
Auction Technology Group's EBIT of €-122.4 Mil can be compared against companies in the Software 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 Software company?
A good EBIT depends on the Software 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 Auction Technology Group. Auction Technology Group's current EBIT is €-122.4 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Auction Technology Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Auction Technology Group (STU:684) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €7.17, compared to a current price of €4.60 — trading 35.8% below its estimated fair value. The current EBIT is €-122.4 Mil. Auction Technology Group's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 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 Auction Technology Group (STU:684), the current EBIT is €-122.4 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 Auction Technology Group (STU:684) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Auction Technology Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €4.60 is trading 35.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of €7.17. GuruFocus considers Auction Technology Group to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for STU:684:

  • EBIT: €-122.4 Mil
  • GF Value™: €7.17 vs. price of €4.60 (35.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:684 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Auction Technology Group Business Description

Other Exchanges ATGl:UKATG:UK
Address 65 Southwark Street, The Harlequin Building, London, GBR, SE1 0HR
Auction Technology Group PLC is a digital marketplace operator that powers the discovery and sale of curated secondary goods through trusted online platforms. The Group operates curated auction and list-price marketplaces and provides value-added services, including seller marketing, integrated payments, shipping solutions, cross-listing capabilities, white-label auction technology, and partner network services. Its operations are organised into two reportable segments: Arts & Antiques and Industrial & Commercial, across which it operates multiple specialist marketplaces. The majority of revenue is generated from the Arts & Antiques segment. Geographically, it serves the United Kingdom, Mexico, Germany, and the United States, with the majority of revenue generated from the United States.
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