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Progress Software's EBIT per Share for the
three
months ended in May. 2026 was $1.06.
Its EBIT per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 was $4.03.
During the past 12 months, the average EBIT per Share Growth Rate of Progress Software was 12.20% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EBIT per Share Growth Rate was 11.20% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EBIT per Share Growth Rate was 8.40% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average EBIT per Share Growth Rate was 15.80% 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 Progress Software's EBIT per Share or its related term are showing as below:
PRGS'
s 3-Year EBIT Growth Rate Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -37.4 Med: 9.65 Max: 119.6
Current: 11.2
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average EBIT per Share Growth Rate of Progress Software was 119.60% per year. The lowest was -37.40% per year. And the median was 9.65% per year.
PRGS's 3-Year EBIT Growth Rate is ranked worse than 51.18% of 2112
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 11.85
vs PRGS: 11.20
Progress Software (NAS:PRGS) 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.
Progress Software EBIT per Share Related Terms
Progress Software EBIT per Share Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Progress Software'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 May. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $4.03
* 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.
Progress Software (PRGS) has a EBIT per Share of $4.03 as of May. 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 Progress Software and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Progress Software ranks #1081 out of 2112 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 51.2%.
Is Progress Software's EBIT per Share too high?
Progress Software's current EBIT per Share is $4.03. The Software industry median EBIT per Share is 11.85. Progress Software's value of $4.03 is 66% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Progress Software ranks #1081 out of 2112 companies in the Software industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Progress Software has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Progress Software's EBIT per Share compare to PICS and NN?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Progress Software ranks #1081 out of 2112 companies for EBIT per Share. This places Progress Software in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EBIT per Share is 11.85. Progress Software's value of $4.03 is 66% 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 Software company?
The median EBIT per Share among Software companies is 11.85, based on 2,112 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. Progress Software's current EBIT per Share of $4.03 is 66% 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 Progress Software and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median EBIT per Share is 11.85 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Progress Software's current EBIT per Share is $4.03. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Progress Software stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Progress Software (PRGS) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $78.84, compared to a current price of $42.75 — trading 45.8% below its estimated fair value. The current EBIT per Share is $4.03 and 66% below the Software industry median of 11.85. Progress Software's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 7 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 Progress Software (PRGS), the current EBIT per Share is $4.03 as of May. 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 Progress Software (PRGS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Progress Software stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $42.75 is trading 45.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $78.84.
GuruFocus considers Progress Software to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for PRGS:
EBIT per Share: $4.03
GF Value™: $78.84 vs. price of $42.75 (45.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 66% below the Software median (#1081 of 2112)
No single metric tells the full story. See the PRGS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Progress Software Corp provides software products that enable customers to develop, deploy, and manage AI-powered applications and digital experiences. The Company operates across North America, Latin America, Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA), and Asia Pacific through subsidiaries and distributors, generating a majority of its revenue from the United States. Its product portfolio includes Progress Agentic RAG, Automate MFT, Chef, Corticon, DataDirect, Developer Tools, Flowmon, Kemp LoadMaster, MarkLogic, MOVEit, OpenEdge, Semaphore, ShareFile, Sitefinity, and WhatsUp Gold, offering solutions for application development, data connectivity, DevOps automation, managed file transfer, network security, and digital experience. It generates maximum revenue from the United States.
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