Lithium AmericasLAC -0.53%13 EBIT per Share is $-0.35 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates LAC with a GF Score™ of 13/100. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,179 Metals & Mining companies, Lithium Americas ranks better than 55.03% on this metric.
Lithium Americas's EBIT per Share for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-0.03.
Its EBIT per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-0.35.
During the past 3 years, the average EBIT per Share Growth Rate was 19.80% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EBIT per Share Growth Rate was 4.20% per year.
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The historical rank and industry rank for Lithium Americas's EBIT per Share or its related term are showing as below:
LAC'
s 3-Year EBIT Growth Rate Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.5 Med: 19.8 Max: 20.4
Current: 19.8
During the past 6 years, the highest 3-Year average EBIT per Share Growth Rate of Lithium Americas was 20.40% per year. The lowest was -2.50% per year. And the median was 19.80% per year.
LAC's 3-Year EBIT Growth Rate is ranked better than 55.03% of 2179
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 16.4
vs LAC: 19.80
Lithium Americas's EBIT for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-11.10 Mil.
Lithium Americas (NYSE:LAC) 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.
Lithium Americas EBIT per Share Related Terms
Lithium Americas EBIT per Share Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Lithium Americas'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 $-0.35
* 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.
Lithium Americas (LAC) has a EBIT per Share of $-0.35 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 Lithium Americas and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Lithium Americas ranks #980 out of 2179 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 45%.
Is Lithium Americas' EBIT per Share too high?
Lithium Americas' current EBIT per Share is $-0.35. Based on the distribution chart, Lithium Americas ranks #980 out of 2179 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Lithium Americas has a GF Score™ of 13/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lithium Americas' EBIT per Share compare to competitors?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Lithium Americas ranks #980 out of 2179 companies for EBIT per Share. This puts Lithium Americas in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EBIT per Share is 16.40. 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 Metals & Mining company?
The median EBIT per Share among Metals & Mining companies is 16.40, based on 2,179 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 Lithium Americas and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median EBIT per Share is 16.40 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lithium Americas's current EBIT per Share is $-0.35. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lithium Americas stock overvalued right now?
Lithium Americas (LAC) has a current EBIT per Share of $-0.35. The current EBIT per Share is $-0.35. Lithium Americas' overall GF Score™ is 13/100 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 Lithium Americas (LAC), the current EBIT per Share is $-0.35 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.
Lithium Americas Corp is a Canadian-based resource and materials company focused on developing, building and operating lithium deposits and chemical processing facilities. The company also holds investments in Green Technology Metals Limited (GT1) and Ascend Elements, Inc. (Ascend Elements), and exploration properties in the U.S. and Canada. The company's flagship asset is Thacker Pass, a sedimentary-based lithium deposit located in the McDermitt Caldera in Humboldt County, in northern Nevada (Thacker Pass or the Project). The company operates in only one operating segment and one geographical segment.
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