HCA HealthcareHCA -2.95%87 EBIT per Share is $51.68 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates HCA with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of $452.90 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 528 Healthcare Providers & Services companies, HCA Healthcare ranks better than 58.14% on this metric.
HCA Healthcare's EBIT per Share for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $12.67.
Its EBIT per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $51.68.
During the past 12 months, the average EBIT per Share Growth Rate of HCA Healthcare was 21.40% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EBIT per Share Growth Rate was 17.60% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EBIT per Share Growth Rate was 16.60% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average EBIT per Share Growth Rate was 13.30% per year.
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The historical rank and industry rank for HCA Healthcare's EBIT per Share or its related term are showing as below:
HCA'
s 3-Year EBIT Growth Rate Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -45.9 Med: 10.7 Max: 132.2
Current: 17.6
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average EBIT per Share Growth Rate of HCA Healthcare was 132.20% per year. The lowest was -45.90% per year. And the median was 10.70% per year.
HCA's 3-Year EBIT Growth Rate is ranked better than 58.14% of 528
companies
in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry
Industry Median: 12
vs HCA: 17.60
HCA Healthcare's EBIT for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $2,871 Mil.
HCA Healthcare (NYSE:HCA) 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.
HCA Healthcare EBIT per Share Related Terms
HCA Healthcare EBIT per Share Historical Data
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The historical data trend for HCA Healthcare'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 $51.68
* 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.
HCA Healthcare (HCA) has a EBIT per Share of $51.68 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 HCA Healthcare and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, HCA Healthcare ranks #221 out of 528 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, placing it in the top 41.9%.
Is HCA Healthcare's EBIT per Share too high?
HCA Healthcare's current EBIT per Share is $51.68. The Healthcare Providers & Services industry median EBIT per Share is 12.00. HCA Healthcare's value of $51.68 is 330.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, HCA Healthcare ranks #221 out of 528 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, HCA Healthcare has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does HCA Healthcare's EBIT per Share compare to THC and DVA?
According to the Healthcare Providers & Services industry distribution chart, HCA Healthcare ranks #221 out of 528 companies for EBIT per Share. This puts HCA Healthcare in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EBIT per Share is 12.00. HCA Healthcare's value of $51.68 is 330.7% above 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 Healthcare Providers & Services company?
The median EBIT per Share among Healthcare Providers & Services companies is 12.00, based on 528 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. HCA Healthcare's current EBIT per Share of $51.68 is 330.7% above 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 HCA Healthcare and its competitors. For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, the median EBIT per Share is 12.00 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. HCA Healthcare's current EBIT per Share is $51.68. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is HCA Healthcare stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HCA Healthcare (HCA) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $452.90, compared to a current price of $410.61 — trading 9.3% below its estimated fair value. The current EBIT per Share is $51.68 and 330.7% above the Healthcare Providers & Services industry median of 12.00. HCA Healthcare's overall GF Score™ is 87/100 with 2 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 HCA Healthcare (HCA), the current EBIT per Share is $51.68 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 HCA Healthcare (HCA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HCA Healthcare stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $410.61 is trading 9.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $452.90.
GuruFocus considers HCA Healthcare to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for HCA:
EBIT per Share: $51.68
GF Value™: $452.90 vs. price of $410.61 (9.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 330.7% above the Healthcare Providers & Services median (#221 of 528)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HCA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
HCA Healthcare is a Nashville-based healthcare provider organization operating the largest collection of acute-care hospitals in the United States. As of December 2025, the firm owned and operated 190 hospitals and over 2,500 outpatient facillities across 19 states and a small foothold in the United Kingdom.
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