Lotus Creek Exploration (TSXV:LTC) EBIT: C$-2.39 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


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What is Lotus Creek Exploration EBIT?

Lotus Creek Exploration TSXV:LTC -0.95% 17 EBIT is C$-2.39 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates TSXV:LTC with a GF Score™ of 17/100. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Lotus Creek Exploration's earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was C$-5.41 Mil. Its earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was C$-2.39 Mil.

EBIT or Operating Income is linked to Return on Capital for both regular definition and Joel Greenblatt's definition. Lotus Creek Exploration's annualized ROC % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 13.91%. Lotus Creek Exploration's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -18.36%.

EBIT is also linked to Joel Greenblatt's definition of earnings yield. Lotus Creek Exploration's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -1.78%.

Lotus Creek Exploration  (TSXV:LTC) EBIT Explanation

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

Lotus Creek Exploration'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 )
=22.472 * ( 1 - 23.42% )/( (115.156 + 132.268)/ 2 )
=17.2090576/123.712
=13.91 %

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))
=122.797 - 11.201 - ( 0 - max(0, 12.215 - 8.655+0))
=115.156

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))
=136.562 - 18.447 - ( 0 - max(0, 27.993 - 13.84+0))
=132.268

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

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

Lotus Creek Exploration'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 )
=-21.636/( ( (114.142 + max(-3.56, 0)) + (121.542 + max(-14.153, 0)) )/ 2 )
=-21.636/( ( 114.142 + 121.542 )/ 2 )
=-21.636/117.842
=-18.36 %

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)
=(6.868 + 0 + 1.787) - (11.201 + 0 + 1.014)
=-3.56

Working Capital(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(12.146 + 0 + 1.694) - (18.447 + 0 + 9.546)
=-14.153

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:

Lotus Creek Exploration's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for today is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %=EBIT (TTM)/Enterprise Value (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-2.391/134.579
=-1.78 %

* 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.

Lotus Creek Exploration EBIT Related Terms

Lotus Creek Exploration EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Lotus Creek Exploration'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.

Lotus Creek Exploration EBIT Chart

Lotus Creek Exploration Annual Data
Trend Dec24 Dec25
EBIT
0.00 2.61

Lotus Creek Exploration Quarterly Data
Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
EBIT Get a 7-Day Free Trial -0.41 0.03 -0.09 3.08 -5.41

TSXV:LTC vs COP, EOG, FANG: EBIT Comparison

For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, Lotus Creek Exploration'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.

Lotus Creek Exploration EV-to-EBIT vs Oil & Gas Industry

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

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


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Lotus Creek Exploration 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$-2.39 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$-2.39 Mil mean?
Lotus Creek Exploration (TSXV:LTC) has a EBIT of C$-2.39 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Earnings before interest and taxes is the difference between operating revenue and operating expenses. View historical data on Lotus Creek Exploration.
Is Lotus Creek Exploration's EBIT too high?
Lotus Creek Exploration's current EBIT is C$-2.39 Mil. Overall, Lotus Creek Exploration has a GF Score™ of 17/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lotus Creek Exploration's EBIT compare to COP and EOG?
Lotus Creek Exploration's EBIT of C$-2.39 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 Lotus Creek Exploration. Lotus Creek Exploration's current EBIT is C$-2.39 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lotus Creek Exploration stock overvalued right now?
Lotus Creek Exploration (TSXV:LTC) has a current EBIT of C$-2.39 Mil. The current EBIT is C$-2.39 Mil. Lotus Creek Exploration's overall GF Score™ is 17/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EBIT calculated?
EBIT is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Lotus Creek Exploration (TSXV:LTC), the current EBIT is C$-2.39 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.

Lotus Creek Exploration Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Other Exchanges 507:Germany
Address 520 - 5th Avenue S.W, Suite 900, Calgary, AB, CAN, T2P 3R7
Lotus Creek Exploration Inc is a high torque, organic growth, Canadian junior oil and gas exploration company engaged in the business of acquiring, developing and holding interests in petroleum and natural gas properties and assets. Its core Areas are Central Alberta, SE Saskatchewan and Tucker Lake. It derives maximum revenue from sale of petroleum, natural gas, and natural gas liquids(NGL).
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