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Lincoln National's EBIT per Share for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €-0.73.
Its EBIT per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €11.36.
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The historical rank and industry rank for Lincoln National's EBIT per Share or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:LCO's 3-Year EBIT Growth Rate is not ranked *
in the Insurance industry.
Industry Median: 13.55 * Ranked among companies with meaningful 3-Year EBIT Growth Rate only.
Lincoln National (FRA:LCO) 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.
Lincoln National EBIT per Share Related Terms
Lincoln National EBIT per Share Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Lincoln National's EBIT per Share 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.
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 €11.36
* 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.
Lincoln National (FRA:LCO) has a EBIT per Share of €11.36 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 Lincoln National and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Lincoln National ranks #999999 out of 46 companies in the Insurance industry.
Is Lincoln National's EBIT per Share too high?
Lincoln National's current EBIT per Share is €11.36. Based on the distribution chart, Lincoln National ranks #999999 out of 46 companies in the Insurance industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Lincoln National has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lincoln National's EBIT per Share compare to JXN and PRI?
According to the Insurance industry distribution chart, Lincoln National ranks #999999 out of 46 companies for EBIT per Share. This places Lincoln National in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EBIT per Share is 13.55. 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 an Insurance company?
The median EBIT per Share among Insurance companies is 13.55, based on 46 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 Lincoln National and its competitors. For the Insurance industry, the median EBIT per Share is 13.55 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lincoln National's current EBIT per Share is €11.36. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lincoln National stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lincoln National (FRA:LCO) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €38.06, compared to a current price of €36.00 — trading 5.4% below its estimated fair value. The current EBIT per Share is €11.36. Lincoln National's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 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 Lincoln National (FRA:LCO), the current EBIT per Share is €11.36 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 Lincoln National (FRA:LCO) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lincoln National stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €36.00 is trading 5.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of €38.06.
GuruFocus considers Lincoln National to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:LCO:
EBIT per Share: €11.36
GF Value™: €38.06 vs. price of €36.00 (5.4% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:LCO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Lincoln National Corp operates multiple insurance and retirement businesses. The company's operating segment includes Annuities; Retirement Plan Services; Life Insurance and Group Protection. Its products include fixed and indexed annuities, variable annuities, universal life insurance (UL), variable universal life insurance (VUL), linked-benefit UL and VUL, indexed universal life insurance (IUL), term life insurance, employer-sponsored retirement plans and services, and group life, disability, and dental.
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