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National Vision Holdings's EBIT per Share for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.56.
Its EBIT per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.96.
During the past 12 months, the average EBIT per Share Growth Rate of National Vision Holdings was 140.00% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EBIT per Share Growth Rate was 1.30% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EBIT per Share Growth Rate was -21.20% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average EBIT per Share Growth Rate was -6.10% per year.
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 EBIT per Share growth rate using EBIT per Share data.
The historical rank and industry rank for National Vision Holdings's EBIT per Share or its related term are showing as below:
EYE'
s 3-Year EBIT Growth Rate Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -41.4 Med: 1.05 Max: 35
Current: 1.3
During the past 11 years, the highest 3-Year average EBIT per Share Growth Rate of National Vision Holdings was 35.00% per year. The lowest was -41.40% per year. And the median was 1.05% per year.
EYE's 3-Year EBIT Growth Rate is ranked worse than 58.78% of 888
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 6.2
vs EYE: 1.30
National Vision Holdings (NAS:EYE) 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.
National Vision Holdings EBIT per Share Related Terms
National Vision Holdings 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 Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $0.96
* 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.
National Vision Holdings (EYE) has a EBIT per Share of $0.96 as of Mar. 2026. EBIT per Share is the amount of Earnings Before Interest and Taxes per outstanding share of the company's stock. View historical data on National Vision Holdings and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, National Vision Holdings ranks #522 out of 888 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 58.8%.
Is National Vision Holdings' EBIT per Share too high?
National Vision Holdings' current EBIT per Share is $0.96. The Retail - Cyclical industry median EBIT per Share is 6.20. National Vision Holdings' value of $0.96 is 84.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, National Vision Holdings ranks #522 out of 888 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, National Vision Holdings has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does National Vision Holdings' EBIT per Share compare to WINA and SVV?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, National Vision Holdings ranks #522 out of 888 companies for EBIT per Share. This places National Vision Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EBIT per Share is 6.20. National Vision Holdings' value of $0.96 is 84.5% below this benchmark. 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median EBIT per Share among Retail - Cyclical companies is 6.20, based on 888 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. National Vision Holdings's current EBIT per Share of $0.96 is 84.5% below the industry median. 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 National Vision Holdings and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median EBIT per Share is 6.20 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. National Vision Holdings's current EBIT per Share is $0.96. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is National Vision Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, National Vision Holdings (EYE) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $23.96, compared to a current price of $20.11 — trading 16.1% below its estimated fair value. The current EBIT per Share is $0.96 and 84.5% below the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 6.20. National Vision Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 3 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 National Vision Holdings (EYE), the current EBIT per Share is $0.96 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 National Vision Holdings (EYE) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, National Vision Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $20.11 is trading 16.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $23.96.
GuruFocus considers National Vision Holdings to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for EYE:
EBIT per Share: $0.96
GF Value™: $23.96 vs. price of $20.11 (16.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 84.5% below the Retail - Cyclical median (#522 of 888)
No single metric tells the full story. See the EYE stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
National Vision Holdings Inc. is an optical retailer in the United States. Its product portfolio includes eyeglasses, sunglasses, contact lenses, accessories, and other related products. The company operates through a single operating segment. The Owned and Host segment includes the company-owned brands America's Best and Eyeglass World. In America's Best stores, vision care services are provided by optometrists or by independent professional corporations. The Host segment consists of Military and Fred Meyer locations, where eye exams are provided by independent optometrists.
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