ULH (Universal Logistics Holdings) EBIT: $-62 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


ULH Universal Logistics Holdings Inc ULH
53 GF Score
Price $15.09
GF Value $23.46
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 7 Warning Signs
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What is Universal Logistics Holdings EBIT?

Universal Logistics Holdings ULH +3.35% 53 EBIT is $-62 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates ULH with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of $23.46 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

Universal Logistics Holdings's earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $8 Mil. Its earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-62 Mil.

EBIT or Operating Income is linked to Return on Capital for both regular definition and Joel Greenblatt's definition. Universal Logistics Holdings's annualized ROC % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.92%. Universal Logistics Holdings's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.81%.

EBIT is also linked to Joel Greenblatt's definition of earnings yield. Universal Logistics Holdings's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -4.77%.


Universal Logistics Holdings  (NAS:ULH) EBIT Explanation

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

Universal Logistics Holdings'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 )
=19.108 * ( 1 - 24.23% )/( (1591.822 + 1566.167)/ 2 )
=14.4781316/1578.9945
=0.92 %

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))
=1771.988 - 142.969 - ( 37.197 - max(0, 318.094 - 382.842+37.197))
=1591.822

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))
=1724.248 - 140.159 - ( 17.922 - max(0, 317.597 - 359.223+17.922))
=1566.167

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

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

Universal Logistics Holdings'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 )
=30.78/( ( (988.857 + max(113.28, 0)) + (972.65 + max(113.075, 0)) )/ 2 )
=30.78/( ( 1102.137 + 1085.725 )/ 2 )
=30.78/1093.931
=2.81 %

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)
=(261.337 + 0 + 25.811) - (142.969 + 0 + 30.899)
=113.28

Working Capital(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(257.405 + 0 + 26.735) - (140.159 + 0 + 30.906)
=113.075

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:

Universal Logistics Holdings's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for today is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %=EBIT (TTM)/Enterprise Value (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-62.487/1310.648
=-4.77 %

* 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.


Universal Logistics Holdings EBIT Related Terms


Universal Logistics Holdings EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Universal Logistics Holdings'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.

Universal Logistics Holdings EBIT Chart

Universal Logistics Holdings Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EBIT
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Universal Logistics Holdings 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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ULH vs PAMT, TOPP, ETS: EBIT Comparison

For the Trucking subindustry, Universal Logistics Holdings'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.


Universal Logistics Holdings EV-to-EBIT vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Universal Logistics Holdings's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Universal Logistics Holdings 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 $-62 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 $-62 Mil mean?
Universal Logistics Holdings (ULH) has a EBIT of $-62 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Earnings before interest and taxes is the difference between operating revenue and operating expenses. View historical data on Universal Logistics Holdings.
Is Universal Logistics Holdings' EBIT too high?
Universal Logistics Holdings' current EBIT is $-62 Mil. Overall, Universal Logistics Holdings has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Universal Logistics Holdings' EBIT compare to PAMT and TOPP?
Universal Logistics Holdings' EBIT of $-62 Mil can be compared against companies in the Transportation 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 Transportation company?
A good EBIT depends on the Transportation 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 Universal Logistics Holdings. Universal Logistics Holdings's current EBIT is $-62 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Universal Logistics Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Universal Logistics Holdings (ULH) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $23.46, compared to a current price of $15.09 — trading 35.7% below its estimated fair value. The current EBIT is $-62 Mil. Universal Logistics Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 53/100 with 7 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 Universal Logistics Holdings (ULH), the current EBIT is $-62 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 Universal Logistics Holdings (ULH) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Universal Logistics Holdings stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $15.09 is trading 35.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $23.46. GuruFocus considers Universal Logistics Holdings to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for ULH:

  • EBIT: $-62 Mil
  • GF Value™: $23.46 vs. price of $15.09 (35.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 53/100 with 7 warning signs

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


Universal Logistics Holdings Business Description

Address 12755 East Nine Mile Road, Warren, MI, USA, 48089
Universal Logistics Holdings Inc is an asset-light provider of customized transportation and logistics solutions throughout the United States, and in Mexico, Canada, and Colombia. It offers services such as truckload, brokerage, intermodal, dedicated, and value-added services. The firm has three reportable segments, namely contract logistics, intermodal, and trucking. The company generates the key revenue from Contract Logistics, which provides value-added and dedicated transportation services to support inbound and internal logistics requirements of industrial manufacturers and retailers, generally under contractual arrangements of one year or longer. Geographically, the firm generates the majority of its revenue from the United States, followed by Mexico, Canada, and Colombia.
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