Root (ROOT) EBIT per Share: $4.61 (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


ROOT Root Inc ROOT
73 GF Score
Price $55.70
GF Value $88.02
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Root EBIT per Share?

Root ROOT +6.77% 73 EBIT per Share is $4.61 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates ROOT with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of $88.02 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 46 Insurance companies, Root ranks worse than 2173910.87% on this metric.

Root's EBIT per Share for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $2.38. Its EBIT per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $4.61.

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The historical rank and industry rank for Root's EBIT per Share or its related term are showing as below:

ROOT's 3-Year EBIT Growth Rate is not ranked *
in the Insurance industry.
Industry Median: 12.95
* Ranked among companies with meaningful 3-Year EBIT Growth Rate only.

Root's EBIT for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $41 Mil.


Root  (NAS:ROOT) 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.


Root EBIT per Share Related Terms


Root EBIT per Share Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Root'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.

Root EBIT per Share Chart

Root Annual Data
Trend Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EBIT per Share
Get a 7-Day Free Trial -36.31 -18.66 -7.04 4.33 3.61

Root 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 1.38 1.60 0.02 0.61 2.38
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Root 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.

Root'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)
=61.8/17.100
=3.61

Root'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)
=40.9/17.200
=2.38

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 $4.61

* 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 $4.61 mean?
Root (ROOT) has a EBIT per Share of $4.61 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 Root and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Root ranks #999999 out of 46 companies in the Insurance industry.
Is Root's EBIT per Share too high?
Root's current EBIT per Share is $4.61. The Insurance industry median EBIT per Share is 12.95. Root's value of $4.61 is 64.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Root ranks #999999 out of 46 companies in the Insurance industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Root has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Root's EBIT per Share compare to BOW and ASIC?
According to the Insurance industry distribution chart, Root ranks #999999 out of 46 companies for EBIT per Share. This places Root in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EBIT per Share is 12.95. Root's value of $4.61 is 64.4% 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 an Insurance company?
The median EBIT per Share among Insurance companies is 12.95, based on 46 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. Root's current EBIT per Share of $4.61 is 64.4% 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 Root and its competitors. For the Insurance industry, the median EBIT per Share is 12.95 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Root's current EBIT per Share is $4.61. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Root stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Root (ROOT) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $88.02, compared to a current price of $55.70 — trading 36.7% below its estimated fair value. The current EBIT per Share is $4.61 and 64.4% below the Insurance industry median of 12.95. Root's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 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 Root (ROOT), the current EBIT per Share is $4.61 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 Root (ROOT) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Root stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $55.70 is trading 36.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $88.02. GuruFocus considers Root to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for ROOT:

  • EBIT per Share: $4.61
  • GF Value™: $88.02 vs. price of $55.70 (36.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 73/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 64.4% below the Insurance median (#999999 of 46)

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


Root Business Description

Address 80 East Rich Street, Suite 500, Columbus, OH, USA, 43215
Root Inc develops and launches a direct-to-consumer personal automobile insurance and mobile technology company. It generates revenue from the sales of auto insurance policies within the United States.
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