HELLA GmbH KGaA (XSWX:HLE) EBIT: CHF299 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


XSWX:HLE HELLA GmbH & Co KGaA XSWX:HLE
77 GF Score
Price CHF65.70
GF Value CHF73.40
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is HELLA GmbH KGaA EBIT?

HELLA GmbH KGaA XSWX:HLE 77 EBIT is CHF299 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates XSWX:HLE with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF73.40 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

HELLA GmbH KGaA's earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF65 Mil. Its earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF299 Mil.

EBIT or Operating Income is linked to Return on Capital for both regular definition and Joel Greenblatt's definition. HELLA GmbH KGaA's annualized ROC % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.62%. HELLA GmbH KGaA's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 13.58%.

EBIT is also linked to Joel Greenblatt's definition of earnings yield. HELLA GmbH KGaA's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 4.42%.


HELLA GmbH KGaA  (XSWX:HLE) EBIT Explanation

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

HELLA GmbH KGaA'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 )
=257.564 * ( 1 - 38.72% )/( (4156.893 + 4553.68)/ 2 )
=157.8352192/4355.2865
=3.62 %

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))
=6835.571 - 1569.412 - ( 1396.599 - max(0, 2530.655 - 3639.921+1396.599))
=4156.893

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))
=6822.906 - 1581.822 - ( 1320.275 - max(0, 3035.334 - 3722.738+1320.275))
=4553.68

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

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

HELLA GmbH KGaA'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 )
=258.716/( ( (1948.93 + max(-210.126, 0)) + (1860.975 + max(-971.811, 0)) )/ 2 )
=258.716/( ( 1948.93 + 1860.975 )/ 2 )
=258.716/1904.9525
=13.58 %

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)
=(809.443 + 1053.783 + 291.847) - (1569.412 + 0 + 795.787)
=-210.126

Working Capital(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(939.958 + 1076.079 + 47.486) - (1581.822 + 0 + 1453.512)
=-971.811

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:

HELLA GmbH KGaA's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for today is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %=EBIT (TTM)/Enterprise Value (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=298.996/6767.151
=4.42 %

* 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.


HELLA GmbH KGaA EBIT Related Terms


HELLA GmbH KGaA EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for HELLA GmbH KGaA'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.

HELLA GmbH KGaA EBIT Chart

HELLA GmbH KGaA Annual Data
Trend May16 May17 May18 May19 May20 May21 May22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EBIT
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HELLA GmbH KGaA Quarterly Data
May21 Aug21 Nov21 Feb22 May22 Aug22 Nov22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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XSWX:HLE vs ORLY, AZO: EBIT Comparison

For the Auto Parts subindustry, HELLA GmbH KGaA'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.


HELLA GmbH KGaA EV-to-EBIT vs Vehicles & Parts Industry

For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, HELLA GmbH KGaA's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where HELLA GmbH KGaA's EV-to-EBIT falls into.


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HELLA GmbH KGaA 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 CHF299 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 CHF299 Mil mean?
HELLA GmbH KGaA (XSWX:HLE) has a EBIT of CHF299 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Earnings before interest and taxes is the difference between operating revenue and operating expenses. View historical data on HELLA GmbH KGaA.
Is HELLA GmbH KGaA's EBIT too high?
HELLA GmbH KGaA's current EBIT is CHF299 Mil. Overall, HELLA GmbH KGaA has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does HELLA GmbH KGaA's EBIT compare to ORLY and AZO?
HELLA GmbH KGaA's EBIT of CHF299 Mil can be compared against companies in the Vehicles & Parts 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
A good EBIT depends on the Vehicles & Parts 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 HELLA GmbH KGaA. HELLA GmbH KGaA's current EBIT is CHF299 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is HELLA GmbH KGaA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HELLA GmbH KGaA (XSWX:HLE) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF73.40, compared to a current price of CHF65.70 — trading 10.5% below its estimated fair value. The current EBIT is CHF299 Mil. HELLA GmbH KGaA's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 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 HELLA GmbH KGaA (XSWX:HLE), the current EBIT is CHF299 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 HELLA GmbH KGaA (XSWX:HLE) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HELLA GmbH KGaA stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of CHF65.70 is trading 10.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF73.40. GuruFocus considers HELLA GmbH KGaA to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:HLE:

  • EBIT: CHF299 Mil
  • GF Value™: CHF73.40 vs. price of CHF65.70 (10.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 77/100 with 7 warning signs

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


HELLA GmbH KGaA Business Description

Address Rixbecker Strasse 75, Lippstadt, NW, DEU, 59552
HELLA GmbH & Co KGaA is a manufacturer of lighting and electronic components and systems for the automotive industry. The company also produces complete vehicle modules, air-conditioning systems, and vehicle electrical systems in its joint-venture companies, as well as products for specialist vehicles. Further, Hella operates a trade organisation for automotive parts, accessories, diagnosis, and services in Europe. The company is controlled through a pooled family majority shareholding in the group. The company has three reportable segments, which are Lighting, Electronics, and Lifecycle Solutions. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the Lighting segment.
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