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- EBIT definition<\/strong>: Earnings before interest and taxes<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- EBITDA definition<\/strong>: Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Both calculations take information from your business\u2019s income statement<\/a>, but provide two different outcomes. We\u2019ll walk through what you need to know about EBIT vs. EBITDA when you see a reference to either term in a financial report.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) and earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) are two of the several metrics a business can use to measure profitability. The key difference between the two is that EBIT only looks at earnings before interest and taxes, excluding depreciation and amortization expenses. EBITDA factors in depreciation<\/a> costs and amortization as well, giving a more inclusive view of profits coming from net income<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It\u2019s important to note that neither EBIT nor EBITDA are approved metrics under U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles<\/a> (GAAP). Companies that must comply with GAAP cannot use these metrics to fulfill reporting requirements. However, many still choose to report them alongside other GAAP-approved metrics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What is EBIT?<\/h2>\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nEarnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) is a business\u2019s net income before business income taxes and interest payments. This metric is used to measure the operating profitability of a company. Both taxes and interest are cash expenses, but are not influenced directly by the business\u2019s core operations. So, by taking out interest and tax expenses, EBIT can give insight into the business\u2019s underlying, or \u201ccore,\u201d profitability. Business owners or managers can analyze EBIT to get a better understanding of their business\u2019s competitive position and attractiveness to investors. Investors or analysts generally use EBIT to compare companies that are in the same industry but that have different capital structures or that operate in different tax jurisdictions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
How to calculate EBIT<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
EBIT can be easily calculated using information on your profit and loss statement<\/a> (also known as an income statement). There are two different EBIT formulas you could use:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- EBIT = Revenue \u2013 Cost of Goods Sold \u2013 Operating Expenses<\/em><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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- EBIT = Net Income + Interests + Taxes<\/em><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
What is EBITDA?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) measures a business\u2019s profits by removing depreciation and before factoring in the impact of its asset base to project earnings potential. Let\u2019s take a step back and define depreciation and amortization: Depreciation is the reduction in value of a tangible asset over time due to wear and tear, discontinuance, or other factors. Depreciation<\/a> is a practice that many businesses use to spread the cost of fixed assets<\/a> over their useful lives. Amortization is the same practice, but for intangible assets (like a patent or trademark). Both result in a recurring expense deducted from the business\u2019s revenue over several years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
EBITDA offers valuable insight into the profitability of a business\u2019s operational performance before deductions for capital assets, interest, and taxes. EBITDA helps analyze profit and can help estimate cash flow<\/a>. It is important to understand that EBITDA is not the same as cash flow under GAAP. For a clearer understanding of your business\u2019s cash position, take a look at your cash flow statement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
How to calculate EBITDA<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Like calculating EBIT, the EBITDA formula will be generated by information from your business\u2019s financial statements. Again, there are two EBITDA formulas you can use:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- EBITDA<\/em><\/strong> = Net Income + Interests + Taxes + Depreciation + Amortization<\/em><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- EBITDA<\/em><\/strong> = EBIT + Depreciation + Amortization<\/em><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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Let\u2019s take a look at some sample calculations for a small business using the different formulas for EBIT and EBITDA.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
EBIT<\/strong>:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
For this calculation, let\u2019s assume a small business has the following information on their income statement (aka P&L statement) for the year:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- Revenue:<\/strong> $300,000<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- COGS:<\/strong> $150,000<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Operating Expenses:<\/strong> $100,000<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Net Income:<\/strong> $30,000<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Interest Expenses:<\/strong> $10,000<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Taxes:<\/strong> $10,000<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Here\u2019s what the calculation would look like using both of the above formulas:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- EBIT<\/em><\/strong> = Revenue \u2013 COGS \u2013 Operating Expenses<\/em><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
EBIT = 300,000 \u2013 150,000 \u2013 100,000 = 50,000<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- EBIT<\/em><\/strong> = Net Income + Interests + Taxes<\/em><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
EBIT = 30,000 + 10,000 + 10,000 = 50,000<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n
As you can see, regardless of the EBIT calculation formula used, the EBIT for this business is $50,000.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
EBITDA<\/strong>:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
For this calculation, let\u2019s assume a small business has the following information on their P&L statement (aka income statement) for the year:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- Net Income:<\/em><\/strong> $30,000<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Interest Expenses:<\/em><\/strong> $10,000<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Taxes:<\/em><\/strong> $10,000<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Depreciation Expense:<\/em><\/strong> $5,000<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Amortization Expense:<\/em><\/strong> $2,000<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- EBIT:<\/em><\/strong> $50,000<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Here\u2019s what the calculation would look like using both formulas above:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- EBITDA<\/em><\/strong> = Net Income + Interests + Taxes + Depreciation + Amortization<\/em><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
EBITDA = 30,000 + 10,000 + 10,000 + 5,000 + 2,000 = 57,000<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- EBITDA<\/em><\/strong> = EBIT + Depreciation + Amortization<\/em><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
EBITDA = 50,000 + 5,000 + 2,000 = 57,000<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Again, using either EBITDA calculation formula, the EBITDA for this business comes to $57,000.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What about EBT?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
One more acronym you may see alongside EBIT and EBITDA is EBT. As you may be able to guess, EBT stands for earnings before taxes. EBT reflects the operating profit before accounting for just taxes. Honestly, it\u2019s not a commonly requested calculation. Businesses don\u2019t usually calculate the EBT without also calculating the EBIT or EBITA. Investors may use EBT to evaluate a business\u2019s performance after eliminating tax liabilities, which are largely outside of its control. This is sometimes helpful when comparing businesses that have different state and federal business tax requirements<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- EBITDA<\/em><\/strong> = EBIT + Depreciation + Amortization<\/em><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
- Interest Expenses:<\/em><\/strong> $10,000<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Net Income:<\/em><\/strong> $30,000<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- EBIT<\/em><\/strong> = Net Income + Interests + Taxes<\/em><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
- COGS:<\/strong> $150,000<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- EBITDA<\/em><\/strong> = EBIT + Depreciation + Amortization<\/em><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
- EBITDA<\/em><\/strong> = Net Income + Interests + Taxes + Depreciation + Amortization<\/em><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- EBIT = Net Income + Interests + Taxes<\/em><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
- EBITDA definition<\/strong>: Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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