Braille Energy Systems (TSXV:BES) EBIT: C$-2.18 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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What is Braille Energy Systems EBIT?

Braille Energy Systems TSXV:BES EBIT is C$-2.18 Mil as of Mar. 2026. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Braille Energy Systems's earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was C$-0.23 Mil. Its earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was C$-2.18 Mil.

EBIT or Operating Income is linked to Return on Capital for both regular definition and Joel Greenblatt's definition. Braille Energy Systems's annualized ROC % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -195.61%. Braille Energy Systems's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -422.57%.

EBIT is also linked to Joel Greenblatt's definition of earnings yield. Braille Energy Systems's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -54.96%.

Braille Energy Systems  (TSXV:BES) EBIT Explanation

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

Braille Energy Systems'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 )
=-0.936 * ( 1 - 0% )/( (0.476 + 0.481)/ 2 )
=-0.936/0.4785
=-195.61 %

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))
=1.285 - 3.059 - ( 0.047 - max(0, 3.295 - 1.045+0.047))
=0.476

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))
=1.439 - 3.133 - ( 0.095 - max(0, 3.387 - 1.212+0.095))
=0.481

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

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

Braille Energy Systems'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 )
=-0.936/( ( (0.24 + max(-2.167, 0)) + (0.203 + max(-2.14, 0)) )/ 2 )
=-0.936/( ( 0.24 + 0.203 )/ 2 )
=-0.936/0.2215
=-422.57 %

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)
=(0.137 + 0.48 + 0.333) - (3.059 + 0.002 + 0.056)
=-2.167

Working Capital(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(0.16 + 0.546 + 0.358) - (3.133 + 0.014 + 0.057)
=-2.14

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:

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

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %=EBIT (TTM)/Enterprise Value (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-2.176/3.959
=-54.96 %

* 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.

Braille Energy Systems EBIT Related Terms

Braille Energy Systems EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Braille Energy Systems'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.

Braille Energy Systems EBIT Chart

Braille Energy Systems Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
EBIT
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -0.75 -2.73 -2.87 -2.61 -1.58

Braille Energy Systems 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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TSXV:BES vs VRT, BE, HUBB: EBIT Comparison

For the Electrical Equipment & Parts subindustry, Braille Energy Systems'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.

Braille Energy Systems EV-to-EBIT vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Braille Energy Systems's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

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


Braille Energy Systems 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$-2.18 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$-2.18 Mil mean?
Braille Energy Systems (TSXV:BES) has a EBIT of C$-2.18 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Earnings before interest and taxes is the difference between operating revenue and operating expenses. View historical data on Braille Energy Systems.
Is Braille Energy Systems' EBIT too high?
Braille Energy Systems' current EBIT is C$-2.18 Mil.
How does Braille Energy Systems' EBIT compare to VRT and BE?
Braille Energy Systems' EBIT of C$-2.18 Mil can be compared against companies in the Industrial Products 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 Industrial Products company?
A good EBIT depends on the Industrial Products 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 Braille Energy Systems. Braille Energy Systems's current EBIT is C$-2.18 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Braille Energy Systems stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Braille Energy Systems (TSXV:BES) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is C$0.04, compared to a current price of C$0.04 — trading 12.5% below its estimated fair value. The current EBIT is C$-2.18 Mil. 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 Braille Energy Systems (TSXV:BES), the current EBIT is C$-2.18 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.

Braille Energy Systems Business Description

Address 945 Princess Street, Box 117, Kingston, ON, CAN, K7L 0E9
Braille Energy Systems Inc is a battery manufacturing and energy storage company supplying batteries to the professional motorsports industry and the pioneer of a complete line of lightweight high powered battery systems for the transportation market. Geographically it serves Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Asia Pacific Australia and earns key revenue from the Americas.