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Luckin Coffee's EBIT per Share for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.35.
Its EBIT per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $2.29.
During the past 12 months, the average EBIT per Share Growth Rate of Luckin Coffee was 18.30% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EBIT per Share Growth Rate was 49.90% per year.
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The historical rank and industry rank for Luckin Coffee's EBIT per Share or its related term are showing as below:
LKNCY'
s 3-Year EBIT Growth Rate Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 49.9 Med: 53.25 Max: 56.6
Current: 49.9
During the past 9 years, the highest 3-Year average EBIT per Share Growth Rate of Luckin Coffee was 56.60% per year. The lowest was 49.90% per year. And the median was 53.25% per year.
LKNCY's 3-Year EBIT Growth Rate is ranked better than 80.4% of 250
companies
in the Restaurants industry
Industry Median: 15.9
vs LKNCY: 49.90
Luckin Coffee's EBIT for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $112 Mil.
Luckin Coffee (OTCPK:LKNCY) 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.
Luckin Coffee EBIT per Share Related Terms
Luckin Coffee EBIT per Share Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Luckin Coffee'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 $2.29
* 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.
Luckin Coffee (LKNCY) has a EBIT per Share of $2.29 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 Luckin Coffee and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Luckin Coffee ranks #49 out of 250 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 19.6%.
Is Luckin Coffee's EBIT per Share too high?
Luckin Coffee's current EBIT per Share is $2.29. The Restaurants industry median EBIT per Share is 15.90. Luckin Coffee's value of $2.29 is 85.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Luckin Coffee ranks #49 out of 250 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Luckin Coffee has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Luckin Coffee's EBIT per Share compare to EAT and CAVA?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Luckin Coffee ranks #49 out of 250 companies for EBIT per Share. This places Luckin Coffee in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EBIT per Share is 15.90. Luckin Coffee's value of $2.29 is 85.6% 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 Restaurants company?
The median EBIT per Share among Restaurants companies is 15.90, based on 250 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. Luckin Coffee's current EBIT per Share of $2.29 is 85.6% 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 Luckin Coffee and its competitors. For the Restaurants industry, the median EBIT per Share is 15.90 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Luckin Coffee's current EBIT per Share is $2.29. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Luckin Coffee stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Luckin Coffee (LKNCY) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $51.16, compared to a current price of $32.63 — trading 36.2% below its estimated fair value. The current EBIT per Share is $2.29 and 85.6% below the Restaurants industry median of 15.90. Luckin Coffee's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Luckin Coffee (LKNCY), the current EBIT per Share is $2.29 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 Luckin Coffee (LKNCY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Luckin Coffee stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $32.63 is trading 36.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $51.16.
GuruFocus considers Luckin Coffee to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for LKNCY:
EBIT per Share: $2.29
GF Value™: $51.16 vs. price of $32.63 (36.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 85.6% below the Restaurants median (#49 of 250)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LKNCY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Luckin Coffee Inc operates a coffee network in China, providing retail services for freshly brewed drinks and pre-made food and beverage items. Its technology-driven model is built on mobile apps and a store network, offering a cashier-less purchase experience with features such as store selection, advance ordering, multiple payment options, and real-time order tracking. The company mainly operates self-operated pick-up stores in high-demand locations, enabling rapid and cost-efficient expansion, and also uses partnership and franchise models. It offers multiple products, including coffee, tea drinks, snacks, and light meals, with recipes tailored to local preferences, supported by sourcing and proprietary technology for operations and supply chain management.
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