Latham (James) (LSE:LTHM) EBIT per Share: £1.27 (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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LSE:LTHM Latham (James) PLC LSE:LTHM
75 GF Score
Price £10.65
GF Value £11.91
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Latham (James) EBIT per Share?

Latham (James) LSE:LTHM -0.47% 75 EBIT per Share is £1.27 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates LSE:LTHM with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of £11.91 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 202 Forest Products companies, Latham (James) ranks worse than 64.85% on this metric.

Latham (James)'s EBIT per Share for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was £0.62. Its EBIT per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was £1.27.

During the past 12 months, the average EBIT per Share Growth Rate of Latham (James) was 9.30% per year. During the past 3 years, the average EBIT per Share Growth Rate was -20.50% per year. During the past 5 years, the average EBIT per Share Growth Rate was -8.30% per year. During the past 10 years, the average EBIT per Share Growth Rate was 8.40% 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 Latham (James)'s EBIT per Share or its related term are showing as below:

LSE:LTHM' s 3-Year EBIT Growth Rate Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -29.9   Med: 10.55   Max: 202.4
Current: -20.5

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average EBIT per Share Growth Rate of Latham (James) was 202.40% per year. The lowest was -29.90% per year. And the median was 10.55% per year.

LSE:LTHM's 3-Year EBIT Growth Rate is ranked worse than
64.85% of 202 companies
in the Forest Products industry
Industry Median: -8.05 vs LSE:LTHM: -20.50

Latham (James)'s EBIT for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was £12.5 Mil.


Latham (James)  (LSE:LTHM) 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.


Latham (James) EBIT per Share Related Terms


Latham (James) EBIT per Share Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Latham (James)'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.

Latham (James) EBIT per Share Chart

Latham (James) Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
EBIT per Share
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 2.91 2.23 1.51 1.22 1.27

Latham (James) Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
EBIT per Share Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.69 0.68 0.54 0.64 0.62
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Latham (James) 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.

Latham (James)'s EBIT per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

EBIT per Share(A: Mar. 2026 )
=EBIT/Shares Outstanding (Diluted Average)
=25.452/20.118
=1.27

Latham (James)'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)
=12.461/20.066
=0.62

EBIT per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was £1.27

* 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 £1.27 mean?
Latham (James) (LSE:LTHM) has a EBIT per Share of £1.27 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 Latham (James) and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Latham (James) ranks #131 out of 202 companies in the Forest Products industry, placing it in the top 64.9%.
Is Latham (James)'s EBIT per Share too high?
Latham (James)'s current EBIT per Share is £1.27. Based on the distribution chart, Latham (James) ranks #131 out of 202 companies in the Forest Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Latham (James) has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Latham (James)'s EBIT per Share compare to SSD and UFPI?
According to the Forest Products industry distribution chart, Latham (James) ranks #131 out of 202 companies for EBIT per Share. This places Latham (James) in the lower half of its industry. 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 Forest Products company?
A good EBIT per Share depends on the Forest Products industry context. 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 Latham (James) and its competitors. Latham (James)'s current EBIT per Share is £1.27. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Latham (James) stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Latham (James) (LSE:LTHM) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £11.91, compared to a current price of £10.65 — trading 10.6% below its estimated fair value. The current EBIT per Share is £1.27. Latham (James)'s overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 5 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 Latham (James) (LSE:LTHM), the current EBIT per Share is £1.27 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 Latham (James) (LSE:LTHM) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Latham (James) stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of £10.65 is trading 10.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of £11.91. GuruFocus considers Latham (James) to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for LSE:LTHM:

  • EBIT per Share: £1.27
  • GF Value™: £11.91 vs. price of £10.65 (10.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 5 warning signs

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


Latham (James) Business Description

Address Breakspear Way, Unit C2 Breakspear Park, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, GBR, HP2 4TZ
Latham (James) PLC is an importer and distributor of wood-based sheet materials, joinery quality softwood, and hardwood and hardwood flooring. The firm's only operating segment is timber importing and distribution. Geographically, the company derives the maximum of its revenue from the United Kingdom and has a presence in the Republic of Ireland, and the Rest of Europe. The company's products include Panels, Melamine, Veneered, Laminates, Solid Surface, Door Blanks, and others.
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