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Vera Bradley's Operating Income for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was $-4.6 Mil.
Its Operating Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was $-17.7 Mil.
Operating Income or EBIT is linked to Return on Capital for both regular definition and Joel Greenblatt's definition.
Vera Bradley's annualizedROC % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was -9.88%.
Vera Bradley's annualizedROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was -10.51%.
Vera Bradley (NAS:VRA) Operating Income Explanation
1. Operating Income or EBIT is linked to Return on Capital for both regular definition and Joel Greenblatt's definition.
Vera Bradley's annualizedROC % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as:
* 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.
4. Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the Operating Income growth rate using Operating Income per share data.
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Compared with a company's EBITDA margin, Operating Margin can be manipulated by adjusting the rate of depreciation, depletion and amortization (DDA).
If a company is facing competition, its Operating Margin may decline. Often the Operating Margin declines well before the company's revenue or even profit decline. Therefore, Operating Margin is a very important indicator of whether the company is facing problems.
For instance, by 2012, Nokia (NOK)'s problems were well known and its stock had lost more than 90% of its market value since 2007. But Nokia's Operating Margin had already been in decline since 2002, although its earnings per share were still rising. Investors who paid attention to Operating Margin would have avoided this huge loss. The same can be said for Research-in-Motion (RIMM).
Therefore, Operating Margin is a very important screening filter for GuruFocus. GuruFocus's Buffett-Munger screener requires that the profit margin is either consistent or expanding. The Model Portfolio of the Buffett-Munger screener has outperformed the market every year since inception in 2009.
Vera Bradley Operating Income Related Terms
Vera Bradley Operating Income Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Vera Bradley's Operating Income 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.
Operating Income, is the profit a company earned through operations. All expenses, including cash expenses such as cost of goods sold (COGS), research & development, wages, and non-cash expenses, such as depreciation, depletion and amortization, have been deducted from the sales.
Operating Income 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 $-17.7 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.
Vera Bradley (VRA) has a Operating Income of $-17.7 Mil as of Apr. 2026. Operating Income equals sales less all operating expenses. It is linked to EBIT. View historical data on Vera Bradley and its competitors.
Is Vera Bradley's Operating Income too high?
Vera Bradley's current Operating Income is $-17.7 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 Operating Income compare to FMFC and AREB?
Vera Bradley's Operating Income of $-17.7 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 Operating Income for a Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
A good Operating Income depends on the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry context. However, Operating Income 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 Operating Income mean?
A high Operating Income can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Operating Income equals sales less all operating expenses. It is linked to EBIT. View historical data on Vera Bradley and its competitors. Vera Bradley's current Operating Income is $-17.7 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 $3.89, compared to a current price of $3.84 — trading 1.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Income is $-17.7 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 Operating Income calculated?
Operating Income is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Vera Bradley (VRA), the current Operating Income is $-17.7 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 $3.84 is trading 1.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $3.89.
GuruFocus considers Vera Bradley to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for VRA:
Operating Income: $-17.7 Mil
GF Value™: $3.89 vs. price of $3.84 (1.3% below fair value)
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 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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