Universal Music Group NV's EBIT per Share for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was €0.12.
Its EBIT per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was €1.20.
During the past 12 months, the average EBIT per Share Growth Rate of Universal Music Group NV was 9.90% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EBIT per Share Growth Rate was 9.10% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EBIT per Share Growth Rate was 10.40% per year.
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The historical rank and industry rank for Universal Music Group NV's EBIT per Share or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:UMGa'
s 3-Year EBIT Growth Rate Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.2 Med: 11 Max: 17.9
Current: 9.1
During the past 9 years, the highest 3-Year average EBIT per Share Growth Rate of Universal Music Group NV was 17.90% per year. The lowest was 4.20% per year. And the median was 11.00% per year.
CHIX:UMGa's 3-Year EBIT Growth Rate is ranked better than 59.04% of 747
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 2.3
vs CHIX:UMGa: 9.10
Universal Music Group NV (CHIX:UMGa) EBIT per Share Explanation
EBIT is a company's earnings before interest and tax expenses are deducted. It measures a company's profit generates from operating, ignoring tax burden and capital structure. As the tax expense are not deducted, EBIT is helpful when comparing companies in the same industry but with different tax situations. Also, the interest expense are included in EBIT, making it useful to compare companies that have high interest expenses due to large amount of debt.
Universal Music Group NV EBIT per Share Related Terms
Universal Music Group NV EBIT per Share Historical Data
* 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.
EBIT per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €1.20
* 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.
Universal Music Group NV (CHIX:UMGA) has a EBIT per Share of €1.20 as of Dec. 2025. EBIT per Share is the amount of Earnings Before Interest and Taxes per outstanding share of the company's stock. View historical data on Universal Music Group NV and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Universal Music Group NV ranks #306 out of 747 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 41%.
Is Universal Music Group NV's EBIT per Share too high?
Universal Music Group NV's current EBIT per Share is €1.20. Based on the distribution chart, Universal Music Group NV ranks #306 out of 747 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Universal Music Group NV has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Universal Music Group NV's EBIT per Share compare to NFLX and DIS?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Universal Music Group NV ranks #306 out of 747 companies for EBIT per Share. This puts Universal Music Group NV in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EBIT per Share is 2.30. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EBIT per Share for a Media - Diversified company?
The median EBIT per Share among Media - Diversified companies is 2.30, based on 747 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EBIT per Share significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EBIT per Share 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 per Share mean?
A high EBIT per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EBIT per Share is the amount of Earnings Before Interest and Taxes per outstanding share of the company's stock. View historical data on Universal Music Group NV and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median EBIT per Share is 2.30 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Universal Music Group NV's current EBIT per Share is €1.20. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Universal Music Group NV stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Universal Music Group NV (CHIX:UMGA) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €27.74, compared to a current price of €18.85 — trading 32% below its estimated fair value. The current EBIT per Share is €1.20. Universal Music Group NV's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EBIT per Share calculated?
EBIT per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Universal Music Group NV (CHIX:UMGA), the current EBIT per Share is €1.20 as of Dec. 2025. 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 Universal Music Group NV (CHIX:UMGA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Universal Music Group NV stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €18.85 is trading 32% below its estimated GF Value™ of €27.74.
GuruFocus considers Universal Music Group NV to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:UMGA:
EBIT per Share: €1.20
GF Value™: €27.74 vs. price of €18.85 (32% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:UMGA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Universal Music is the largest of the three major record companies. Recorded music accounts for most of the firm's revenue, with the segment housing more than a dozen record labels, including notable names like Interscope, Capital Music, Motown Records, and Def Jam. Some of the most successful current artists signed to record deals with Universal include Taylor Swift, Drake, The Weeknd, and Morgan Wallen. Most of Universal's remaining sales come from its publishing segment, which generates revenue for songwriters and composers, including some of Universal's recording artists as well as songwriters and composers who do not record music themselves or are attached to other labels. Universal's publishing group has nearly 4.5 million owned or administered titles in its catalog.
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