United Airlines Holdings (LIM:UAL) EBIT per Share: $17.83 (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


LIM:UAL United Airlines Holdings Inc LIM:UAL
65 GF Score
Price $117.45
GF Value $68.28
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 8 Warning Signs
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What is United Airlines Holdings EBIT per Share?

United Airlines Holdings LIM:UAL 65 EBIT per Share is $17.83 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates LIM:UAL with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of $68.28 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 816 Transportation companies, United Airlines Holdings ranks better than 78.92% on this metric.

United Airlines Holdings's EBIT per Share for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $3.50. Its EBIT per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $17.83.

During the past 12 months, the average EBIT per Share Growth Rate of United Airlines Holdings was -7.60% per year. During the past 3 years, the average EBIT per Share Growth Rate was 26.30% 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 United Airlines Holdings's EBIT per Share or its related term are showing as below:

LIM:UAL' s 3-Year EBIT Growth Rate Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -40.3   Med: 15.85   Max: 155.4
Current: 26.3

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average EBIT per Share Growth Rate of United Airlines Holdings was 155.40% per year. The lowest was -40.30% per year. And the median was 15.85% per year.

LIM:UAL's 3-Year EBIT Growth Rate is ranked better than
78.92% of 816 companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 4.3 vs LIM:UAL: 26.30

United Airlines Holdings's EBIT for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $1,143 Mil.


United Airlines Holdings  (LIM:UAL) 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.


United Airlines Holdings EBIT per Share Related Terms


United Airlines Holdings EBIT per Share Historical Data

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The historical data trend for United Airlines Holdings'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.

United Airlines Holdings EBIT per Share Chart

United Airlines Holdings Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EBIT per Share
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United Airlines Holdings Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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United Airlines Holdings EBIT per Share Calculation

EBIT per Share is the amount of Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT) per outstanding share of the company's stock.

Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT) is what the company earns before it expenses interest and taxes.

United Airlines Holdings's EBIT per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

EBIT per Share(A: Dec. 2025 )
=EBIT/Shares Outstanding (Diluted Average)
=5473/328.500
=16.66

United Airlines Holdings's EBIT per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

EBIT per Share(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=EBIT/Shares Outstanding (Diluted Average)
=1143/326.800
=3.50

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 $17.83

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about EBIT per Share →
What does a EBIT per Share of $17.83 mean?
United Airlines Holdings (LIM:UAL) has a EBIT per Share of $17.83 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 United Airlines Holdings and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, United Airlines Holdings ranks #172 out of 816 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 21.1%.
Is United Airlines Holdings' EBIT per Share too high?
United Airlines Holdings' current EBIT per Share is $17.83. The Transportation industry median EBIT per Share is 4.30. United Airlines Holdings' value of $17.83 is 314.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, United Airlines Holdings ranks #172 out of 816 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, United Airlines Holdings has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does United Airlines Holdings' EBIT per Share compare to DAL and LUV?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, United Airlines Holdings ranks #172 out of 816 companies for EBIT per Share. This places United Airlines Holdings in the top 21% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EBIT per Share is 4.30. United Airlines Holdings' value of $17.83 is 314.7% 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 Transportation company?
The median EBIT per Share among Transportation companies is 4.30, based on 816 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. United Airlines Holdings's current EBIT per Share of $17.83 is 314.7% 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 United Airlines Holdings and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median EBIT per Share is 4.30 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. United Airlines Holdings's current EBIT per Share is $17.83. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is United Airlines Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, United Airlines Holdings (LIM:UAL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $68.28, compared to a current price of $117.45 — trading 72% above its estimated fair value. The current EBIT per Share is $17.83 and 314.7% above the Transportation industry median of 4.30. United Airlines Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 8 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 United Airlines Holdings (LIM:UAL), the current EBIT per Share is $17.83 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 United Airlines Holdings (LIM:UAL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, United Airlines Holdings stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $117.45 is trading 72% above its estimated GF Value™ of $68.28. GuruFocus considers United Airlines Holdings to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for LIM:UAL:

  • EBIT per Share: $17.83
  • GF Value™: $68.28 vs. price of $117.45 (72% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 65/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 314.7% above the Transportation median (#172 of 816)

No single metric tells the full story. See the LIM:UAL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


United Airlines Holdings Business Description

Address 233 South Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL, USA, 60606
Chicago-based United Airlines is a major US network carrier with hubs in San Francisco, Chicago, Houston, Denver, Los Angeles, Newark, and Washington, D.C. United operates a hub-and-spoke system that is more focused on international and long-haul travel, especially across the Pacific, than its large US peers.
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