VRA (Vera Bradley) EBIT: $-18.7 Mil (TTM As of Apr. 2026)


VRA Vera Bradley Inc VRA
65 GF Score
Price $3.86
GF Value $3.90
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is Vera Bradley EBIT?

Vera Bradley VRA +0.39% 65 EBIT is $-18.7 Mil as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus rates VRA with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of $3.90 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Vera Bradley's earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was $-4.6 Mil. Its earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was $-18.7 Mil.

EBIT or Operating Income is linked to Return on Capital for both regular definition and Joel Greenblatt's definition. Vera Bradley's annualized ROC % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was -9.88%. Vera Bradley's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was -10.51%.

EBIT is also linked to Joel Greenblatt's definition of earnings yield. Vera Bradley's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was -11.51%.

Vera Bradley  (NAS:VRA) EBIT Explanation

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

Vera Bradley's annualized ROC % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as:

ROC % (Q: Apr. 2026 )
=NOPAT/Average Invested Capital
=Operating Income * ( 1 - Tax Rate % )/( (Invested Capital (Q: Jan. 2026 ) + Invested Capital (Q: Apr. 2026 ))/ count )
=-18.592 * ( 1 - 0% )/( (189.056 + 187.318)/ 2 )
=-18.592/188.187
=-9.88 %

where

Invested Capital(Q: Jan. 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))
=234.005 - 26.436 - ( 18.513 - max(0, 50.45 - 119.721+18.513))
=189.056

Invested Capital(Q: Apr. 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))
=219.243 - 19.419 - ( 12.506 - max(0, 44.994 - 111.467+12.506))
=187.318

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

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

Vera Bradley's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as:

ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %(Q: Apr. 2026 )
=EBIT/Average of (Net fixed Assets + Net Working Capital)
=EBIT/Average of (Property, Plant and Equipment+Net Working Capital)
     Q: Jan. 2026  Q: Apr. 2026
=EBIT/( ( (Property, Plant and Equipment + Net Working Capital) + (Property, Plant and Equipment + Net Working Capital) )/ count )
=-18.592/( ( (109.591 + max(69.061, 0)) + (103.437 + max(71.728, 0)) )/ 2 )
=-18.592/( ( 178.652 + 175.165 )/ 2 )
=-18.592/176.9085
=-10.51 %

where Working Capital is:

Working Capital(Q: Jan. 2026 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(17.301 + 75.951 + 7.639) - (26.436 + 0 + 5.394)
=69.061

Working Capital(Q: Apr. 2026 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(17.296 + 73.018 + 8.335) - (19.419 + 0 + 7.502)
=71.728

When net working capital is negative, 0 is used.

Note: The EBIT data used here is four times the quarterly (Apr. 2026) EBIT data.

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

Vera Bradley's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for today is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %=EBIT (TTM)/Enterprise Value (Q: Apr. 2026 )
=-18.703/162.534
=-11.51 %

* 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.

Vera Bradley EBIT Related Terms

Vera Bradley EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Vera Bradley'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.

Vera Bradley EBIT Chart

Vera Bradley Annual Data
Trend Jan17 Jan18 Jan19 Jan20 Jan21 Jan22 Jan23 Jan24 Jan25 Jan26
EBIT
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Vera Bradley Quarterly Data
Jul21 Oct21 Jan22 Apr22 Jul22 Oct22 Jan23 Apr23 Jul23 Oct23 Jan24 Apr24 Jul24 Oct24 Jan25 Apr25 Jul25 Oct25 Jan26 Apr26
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VRA vs FMFC, AREB, FOSL: EBIT Comparison

For the Footwear & Accessories subindustry, Vera Bradley'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.

Vera Bradley EV-to-EBIT vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry

For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Vera Bradley's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Vera Bradley 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 Apr. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-18.7 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 $-18.7 Mil mean?
Vera Bradley (VRA) has a EBIT of $-18.7 Mil as of Apr. 2026. Earnings before interest and taxes is the difference between operating revenue and operating expenses. View historical data on Vera Bradley.
Is Vera Bradley's EBIT too high?
Vera Bradley's current EBIT is $-18.7 Mil. Overall, Vera Bradley has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Vera Bradley's EBIT compare to FMFC and AREB?
Vera Bradley's EBIT of $-18.7 Mil can be compared against companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
A good EBIT depends on the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories 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 Vera Bradley. Vera Bradley's current EBIT is $-18.7 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Vera Bradley stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vera Bradley (VRA) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $3.90, compared to a current price of $3.86 — trading 1% below its estimated fair value. The current EBIT is $-18.7 Mil. Vera Bradley's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 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 Vera Bradley (VRA), the current EBIT is $-18.7 Mil as of Apr. 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 Vera Bradley (VRA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vera Bradley stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $3.86 is trading 1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $3.90. GuruFocus considers Vera Bradley to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for VRA:

  • EBIT: $-18.7 Mil
  • GF Value™: $3.90 vs. price of $3.86 (1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 65/100 with 5 warning signs

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

Vera Bradley Business Description

Other Exchanges ELI:Germany
Address 12420 Stonebridge Road, Roanoke, IN, USA, 46783
Vera Bradley Inc designs women's handbags, luggage, and travel items, fashion and home accessories, and gifts. Each category comprises a substantial component of total sales, with the bags category comprising the majority of the company's sales are made directly to customers through Vera Bradley's retail stores and e-commerce sites. The company also has a substantial wholesale business selling to specialty retail and department stores. Almost all company sales are in the United States. Vera Bradley uses third-party manufacturers in Asia to produce its products, and the company distributes the products through its distribution center in Indiana. The Company has three reportable segments: Vera Bradley Direct and Vera Bradley Indirect.
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