SEED (Origin Agritech) EBIT per Share: $-0.72 (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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SEED Origin Agritech Ltd SEED
32 GF Score
Price $1.01
GF Value $0.94
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 7 Warning Signs
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What is Origin Agritech EBIT per Share?

Origin Agritech SEED +1.00% 32 EBIT per Share is $-0.72 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates SEED with a GF Score™ of 32/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.94 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 216 Agriculture companies, Origin Agritech ranks worse than 94.44% on this metric.

Origin Agritech's EBIT per Share for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-0.16. Its EBIT per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-0.72.

During the past 3 years, the average EBIT per Share Growth Rate was -46.90% per year. During the past 5 years, the average EBIT per Share Growth Rate was 15.30% per year. During the past 10 years, the average EBIT per Share Growth Rate was 19.40% 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 Origin Agritech's EBIT per Share or its related term are showing as below:

SEED' s 3-Year EBIT Growth Rate Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -145.2   Med: 18.3   Max: 150.5
Current: -46.9

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average EBIT per Share Growth Rate of Origin Agritech was 150.50% per year. The lowest was -145.20% per year. And the median was 18.30% per year.

SEED's 3-Year EBIT Growth Rate is ranked worse than
94.44% of 216 companies
in the Agriculture industry
Industry Median: -4.85 vs SEED: -46.90

Origin Agritech's EBIT for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-1.86 Mil.


Origin Agritech  (NAS:SEED) 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.


Origin Agritech EBIT per Share Related Terms


Origin Agritech EBIT per Share Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Origin Agritech'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.

Origin Agritech EBIT per Share Chart

Origin Agritech Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
EBIT per Share
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -3.26 0.26 1.33 0.44 -1.04

Origin Agritech 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 0.13 0.31 -0.47 -0.56 -0.16
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Origin Agritech 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.

Origin Agritech's EBIT per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as

EBIT per Share(A: Sep. 2025 )
=EBIT/Shares Outstanding (Diluted Average)
=-7.793/7.491
=-1.04

Origin Agritech'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)
=-1.856/11.924
=-0.16

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 $-0.72

* 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 $-0.72 mean?
Origin Agritech (SEED) has a EBIT per Share of $-0.72 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 Origin Agritech and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Origin Agritech ranks #204 out of 216 companies in the Agriculture industry, placing it in the top 94.4%.
Is Origin Agritech's EBIT per Share too high?
Origin Agritech's current EBIT per Share is $-0.72. Based on the distribution chart, Origin Agritech ranks #204 out of 216 companies in the Agriculture industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Origin Agritech has a GF Score™ of 32/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Origin Agritech's EBIT per Share compare to SGTM and PUBC?
According to the Agriculture industry distribution chart, Origin Agritech ranks #204 out of 216 companies for EBIT per Share. This places Origin Agritech 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 an Agriculture company?
A good EBIT per Share depends on the Agriculture 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 Origin Agritech and its competitors. Origin Agritech's current EBIT per Share is $-0.72. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Origin Agritech stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Origin Agritech (SEED) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.94, compared to a current price of $1.01 — trading 7.4% above its estimated fair value. The current EBIT per Share is $-0.72. Origin Agritech's overall GF Score™ is 32/100 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 Origin Agritech (SEED), the current EBIT per Share is $-0.72 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 Origin Agritech (SEED) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Origin Agritech stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $1.01 is trading 7.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.94. GuruFocus considers Origin Agritech to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for SEED:

  • EBIT per Share: $-0.72
  • GF Value™: $0.94 vs. price of $1.01 (7.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 32/100 with 7 warning signs

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


Origin Agritech Business Description

Other Exchanges 39O1:Germany
Address Xushuang Road, Tongzhou District, Songzhuang Town, Beijing, CHN, 101119
Origin Agritech Ltd is a Chinese agricultural technology company operating in the PRC including seed research and development activities featured in crop seed breeding and genetic improvement. The company's phytase corn was the first transgenic corn to receive the Bio-Safety Certificate from China's Ministry of Agriculture. Origin has established a robust biotechnology seed pipeline including products with glyphosate tolerance and pest resistance (Bt) traits.
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