Cardinal Energy (TSX:CJ) EBIT: C$32.3 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


TSX:CJ Cardinal Energy Ltd TSX:CJ
59 GF Score
Price C$10.80
GF Value C$6.54
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is Cardinal Energy EBIT?

Cardinal Energy TSX:CJ +1.98% 59 EBIT is C$32.3 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates TSX:CJ with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of C$6.54 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Cardinal Energy's earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was C$21.4 Mil. Its earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was C$32.3 Mil.

EBIT or Operating Income is linked to Return on Capital for both regular definition and Joel Greenblatt's definition. Cardinal Energy's annualized ROC % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 9.69%. Cardinal Energy's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 6.57%.

EBIT is also linked to Joel Greenblatt's definition of earnings yield. Cardinal Energy's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.57%.


Cardinal Energy  (TSX:CJ) EBIT Explanation

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

Cardinal Energy'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 )
=174.78 * ( 1 - 27.11% )/( (1307.355 + 1322.262)/ 2 )
=127.397142/1314.8085
=9.69 %

where

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

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

Cardinal Energy'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 )
=85.516/( ( (1297.992 + max(-49.551, 0)) + (1305.979 + max(-38.615, 0)) )/ 2 )
=85.516/( ( 1297.992 + 1305.979 )/ 2 )
=85.516/1301.9855
=6.57 %

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)
=(53.694 + 0 + 5.367) - (101.15 + 0 + 7.462)
=-49.551

Working Capital(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(82.968 + 0 + 5.855) - (113.432 + 0 + 14.006)
=-38.615

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:

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

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %=EBIT (TTM)/Enterprise Value (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=32.33/2063.115
=1.57 %

* 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.


Cardinal Energy EBIT Related Terms


Cardinal Energy EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Cardinal Energy'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.

Cardinal Energy EBIT Chart

Cardinal Energy Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EBIT
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Cardinal Energy 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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TSX:CJ vs COP, EOG, OXY: EBIT Comparison

For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, Cardinal Energy'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.


Cardinal Energy EV-to-EBIT vs Oil & Gas Industry

For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Cardinal Energy's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Cardinal Energy 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 C$32.3 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 C$32.3 Mil mean?
Cardinal Energy (TSX:CJ) has a EBIT of C$32.3 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Earnings before interest and taxes is the difference between operating revenue and operating expenses. View historical data on Cardinal Energy.
Is Cardinal Energy's EBIT too high?
Cardinal Energy's current EBIT is C$32.3 Mil. Overall, Cardinal Energy has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cardinal Energy's EBIT compare to COP and EOG?
Cardinal Energy's EBIT of C$32.3 Mil can be compared against companies in the Oil & Gas 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 an Oil & Gas company?
A good EBIT depends on the Oil & Gas 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 Cardinal Energy. Cardinal Energy's current EBIT is C$32.3 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cardinal Energy stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cardinal Energy (TSX:CJ) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is C$6.54, compared to a current price of C$10.80 — trading 65.1% above its estimated fair value. The current EBIT is C$32.3 Mil. Cardinal Energy's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 with 5 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 Cardinal Energy (TSX:CJ), the current EBIT is C$32.3 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 Cardinal Energy (TSX:CJ) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cardinal Energy stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of C$10.80 is trading 65.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of C$6.54. GuruFocus considers Cardinal Energy to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSX:CJ:

  • EBIT: C$32.3 Mil
  • GF Value™: C$6.54 vs. price of C$10.80 (65.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 59/100 with 5 warning signs

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


Cardinal Energy Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Other Exchanges CRLFF:USAC0Y:Germany
Address 400 - 3rd Avenue SW, Suite 600, Calgary, AB, CAN, T2P 4H2
Cardinal Energy Ltd is an oil-focused Canadian company engaged in the acquisition, exploration, and production of petroleum and natural gas in the provinces of Alberta, British Columbia, and Saskatchewan. The company generates the majority of its revenue from crude oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids.
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