EBIT (Historical)
Returns the Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT) for a specific historical period. EBIT measures operating profitability before financing costs and taxes.
Parameters
| Parameter | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Symbol | Yes | Stock ticker symbol |
| Year | Yes | Fiscal year (e.g., "2023") or code ("ly", "lq") |
| Quarter | No | Quarter number 1-4 (default: 1) |
| TTM | No | Set to "TTM" for trailing twelve months |
Year Codes
| Code | Meaning |
|---|---|
| ly | Last fiscal year |
| ly-1 | Two fiscal years ago |
| lq | Last quarter |
| lq-1 | Two quarters ago |
| lt | Last twelve months |
Notes
- Value is in the company's reporting currency
- Quarterly data shows single quarter, not cumulative
- TTM parameter overrides quarter selection
Syntax
=hf_Earning_Before_Interest_and_Taxes_EBIT(Symbol, Year, [Quarter], [TTM])Parameters
Stock ticker symbol
Fiscal year or period code
Quarter number (1-4)
Set to 'TTM' for trailing twelve months
Returns
EBIT (Earnings Before Interest and Taxes) in dollars
Examples
=hf_Earning_Before_Interest_and_Taxes_EBIT("AAPL", "2023", "4")=hf_Earning_Before_Interest_and_Taxes_EBIT("MSFT", "ly")=hf_Earning_Before_Interest_and_Taxes_EBIT("GOOGL", "2023", , "TTM")=hf_Earning_Before_Interest_and_Taxes_EBIT(A1, B1, C1)When to Use
- Historical profitability analysis
- Operating income trends
- Year-over-year comparisons
- Financial modeling
- Historical margin calculation
When NOT to Use
| Scenario | Use Instead |
|---|---|
| Need current EBIT margin | EBITMargin() |
| Need EBITDA | hf_EBITDA() |
| Need net income | hf_Net_Income() |
| Need current operating margin | OperatingMargin() |
Common Issues & FAQ
What's the difference between year codes?
"ly" = last full fiscal year, "lq" = last quarter, "lt" = trailing 12 months from today.
Why is my quarterly data different from annual?
Quarterly shows single quarter. Annual shows full year. Use TTM for rolling 12-month data.
What currency is the result in?
Results are in the company's reporting currency (usually USD for US companies).
Excel Templates Using EBIT (Historical)
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