Lumen Technologies (MIL:1CYTH) EBIT per Share: €-0.98 (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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MIL:1CYTH Lumen Technologies Inc MIL:1CYTH
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Price €5.83
GF Value €3.24
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What is Lumen Technologies EBIT per Share?

Lumen Technologies MIL:1CYTH 20 EBIT per Share is €-0.98 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates MIL:1CYTH with a GF Score™ of 20/100 and a GF Value™ of €3.24 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 289 Telecommunication Services companies, Lumen Technologies ranks worse than 346020.42% on this metric.

Lumen Technologies'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 €-0.98.

During the past 12 months, the average EBIT per Share Growth Rate of Lumen Technologies was -154.70% 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 Lumen Technologies's EBIT per Share or its related term are showing as below:

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average EBIT per Share Growth Rate of Lumen Technologies was 30.80% per year. The lowest was -50.60% per year. And the median was 3.80% per year.

MIL:1CYTH's 3-Year EBIT Growth Rate is not ranked *
in the Telecommunication Services industry.
Industry Median: 7.1
* Ranked among companies with meaningful 3-Year EBIT Growth Rate only.

Lumen Technologies's EBIT for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €348 Mil.


Lumen Technologies  (MIL:1CYTH) 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.


Lumen Technologies EBIT per Share Related Terms


Lumen Technologies EBIT per Share Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Lumen Technologies'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.

Lumen Technologies EBIT per Share Chart

Lumen Technologies 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 3.50 0.32 -8.47 1.10 -1.23

Lumen Technologies Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 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 0.10 -0.71 -0.42 -0.20 0.35
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Lumen Technologies 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.

Lumen Technologies'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)
=-1222.928/994.548
=-1.23

Lumen Technologies'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)
=347.73/998.891
=0.35

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?
Lumen Technologies (MIL:1CYTH) 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 Lumen Technologies and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Lumen Technologies ranks #999999 out of 289 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry.
Is Lumen Technologies' EBIT per Share too high?
Lumen Technologies' current EBIT per Share is €-0.98. Based on the distribution chart, Lumen Technologies ranks #999999 out of 289 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Lumen Technologies has a GF Score™ of 20/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lumen Technologies' EBIT per Share compare to GSAT and IRDM?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Lumen Technologies ranks #999999 out of 289 companies for EBIT per Share. This places Lumen Technologies in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EBIT per Share is 7.10. 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 Telecommunication Services company?
The median EBIT per Share among Telecommunication Services companies is 7.10, based on 289 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 Lumen Technologies and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median EBIT per Share is 7.10 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lumen Technologies'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 Lumen Technologies stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lumen Technologies (MIL:1CYTH) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €3.24, compared to a current price of €5.83 — trading 79.9% above its estimated fair value. The current EBIT per Share is €-0.98. Lumen Technologies' overall GF Score™ is 20/100 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 Lumen Technologies (MIL:1CYTH), 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 Lumen Technologies (MIL:1CYTH) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lumen Technologies stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €5.83 is trading 79.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of €3.24. GuruFocus considers Lumen Technologies to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for MIL:1CYTH:

  • EBIT per Share: €-0.98
  • GF Value™: €3.24 vs. price of €5.83 (79.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 20/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the MIL:1CYTH stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Lumen Technologies Business Description

Address 100 CenturyLink Drive, Monroe, LA, USA, 71203
Lumen Technologies is one of the largest telecommunications carriers serving global enterprises. The merger with Level 3 in 2017, the 2022 divestiture of much of its local phone business in rural areas, and the 2026 sale of its remaining consumer fiber network to AT&T have shifted the company's operations away from the legacy consumer business and toward enterprise services, which account for about 85%-90% of revenue. Lumen offers businesses a full suite of communications services, providing colocation and data center services, data transportation, phone service, and internet access.
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