Knowles (LTS:0JRJ) EBIT per Share: $0.98 (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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LTS:0JRJ Knowles Corp LTS:0JRJ
65 GF Score
Price $35.10
GF Value $23.55
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Knowles EBIT per Share?

Knowles LTS:0JRJ -0.62% 65 EBIT per Share is $0.98 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates LTS:0JRJ with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of $23.55 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,960 Hardware companies, Knowles ranks worse than 61.99% on this metric.

Knowles's EBIT per Share for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.14. Its EBIT per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.98.

During the past 12 months, the average EBIT per Share Growth Rate of Knowles was 59.40% per year. During the past 3 years, the average EBIT per Share Growth Rate was -5.40% per year. During the past 5 years, the average EBIT per Share Growth Rate was -1.30% per year. During the past 10 years, the average EBIT per Share Growth Rate was 1.20% 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 Knowles's EBIT per Share or its related term are showing as below:

LTS:0JRJ' s 3-Year EBIT Growth Rate Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -30.4   Med: -4.15   Max: 15.8
Current: -5.4

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average EBIT per Share Growth Rate of Knowles was 15.80% per year. The lowest was -30.40% per year. And the median was -4.15% per year.

LTS:0JRJ's 3-Year EBIT Growth Rate is ranked worse than
61.99% of 1960 companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 2.9 vs LTS:0JRJ: -5.40

Knowles's EBIT for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $12.5 Mil.


Knowles  (LTS:0JRJ) 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.


Knowles EBIT per Share Related Terms


Knowles EBIT per Share Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Knowles'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.

Knowles EBIT per Share Chart

Knowles Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EBIT per Share
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.26 0.99 0.49 0.61 0.88

Knowles 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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Knowles 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.

Knowles'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)
=77/88.000
=0.88

Knowles'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)
=12.5/87.700
=0.14

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 $0.98

* 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 $0.98 mean?
Knowles (LTS:0JRJ) has a EBIT per Share of $0.98 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 Knowles and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Knowles ranks #1215 out of 1960 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 62%.
Is Knowles' EBIT per Share too high?
Knowles' current EBIT per Share is $0.98. The Hardware industry median EBIT per Share is 2.90. Knowles' value of $0.98 is 66.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Knowles ranks #1215 out of 1960 companies in the Hardware industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Knowles has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Knowles' EBIT per Share compare to BHE and OSIS?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Knowles ranks #1215 out of 1960 companies for EBIT per Share. This places Knowles in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EBIT per Share is 2.90. Knowles' value of $0.98 is 66.2% 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 Hardware company?
The median EBIT per Share among Hardware companies is 2.90, based on 1,960 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. Knowles's current EBIT per Share of $0.98 is 66.2% 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 Knowles and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median EBIT per Share is 2.90 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Knowles's current EBIT per Share is $0.98. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Knowles stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Knowles (LTS:0JRJ) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $23.55, compared to a current price of $35.10 — trading 49% above its estimated fair value. The current EBIT per Share is $0.98 and 66.2% below the Hardware industry median of 2.90. Knowles' overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 3 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 Knowles (LTS:0JRJ), the current EBIT per Share is $0.98 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 Knowles (LTS:0JRJ) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Knowles stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $35.10 is trading 49% above its estimated GF Value™ of $23.55. GuruFocus considers Knowles to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for LTS:0JRJ:

  • EBIT per Share: $0.98
  • GF Value™: $23.55 vs. price of $35.10 (49% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 65/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 66.2% below the Hardware median (#1215 of 1960)

No single metric tells the full story. See the LTS:0JRJ stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Knowles Business Description

Other Exchanges KN:USA1K3:Germany
Address 1151 Maplewood Drive, Itasca, IL, USA, 60143
Knowles Corp is engaged in the manufacturing of micro-acoustic microphones and balanced armature speakers, audio solutions, high-performance capacitors, and radio frequency filtering products. It operates in two segments; the Precision Devices segment specializes in the design and delivery of high-performance capacitor products and RF solutions; and Medtech & Specialty Audio segment designs and manufactures microphones and balanced armature speakers used in applications. The majority of its revenue comes from the Precision Devices. Geographically, it operates in United States, Asia, Other Americas, Europe and Others, out of which United States generates maximum revenue.
65GF Score

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