Fortinet's EBIT per Share for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF0.89.
Its EBIT per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF3.23.
During the past 12 months, the average EBIT per Share Growth Rate of Fortinet was 17.10% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EBIT per Share Growth Rate was 31.30% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EBIT per Share Growth Rate was 36.40% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average EBIT per Share Growth Rate was 57.10% per year.
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The historical rank and industry rank for Fortinet's EBIT per Share or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:FTNT'
s 3-Year EBIT Growth Rate Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -40.1 Med: 42.5 Max: 117.9
Current: 31.3
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average EBIT per Share Growth Rate of Fortinet was 117.90% per year. The lowest was -40.10% per year. And the median was 42.50% per year.
XSWX:FTNT's 3-Year EBIT Growth Rate is ranked better than 73.2% of 2127
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 12.1
vs XSWX:FTNT: 31.30
Fortinet's EBIT for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF661 Mil.
Fortinet (XSWX:FTNT) 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.
Fortinet EBIT per Share Related Terms
Fortinet EBIT per Share Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Fortinet'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 Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was CHF3.23
* 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.
Fortinet (XSWX:FTNT) has a EBIT per Share of CHF3.23 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 Fortinet and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Fortinet ranks #570 out of 2127 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 26.8%.
Is Fortinet's EBIT per Share too high?
Fortinet's current EBIT per Share is CHF3.23. Based on the distribution chart, Fortinet ranks #570 out of 2127 companies in the Software industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Fortinet has a GF Score™ of 91/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Fortinet's EBIT per Share compare to ?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Fortinet ranks #570 out of 2127 companies for EBIT per Share. This puts Fortinet in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EBIT per Share is 12.10. 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 Software company?
The median EBIT per Share among Software companies is 12.10, based on 2,127 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 Fortinet and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median EBIT per Share is 12.10 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Fortinet's current EBIT per Share is CHF3.23. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Fortinet stock overvalued right now?
Fortinet (XSWX:FTNT) has a current EBIT per Share of CHF3.23. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF80.86, compared to a current price of CHF127.04 — trading 57.1% above its estimated fair value. The current EBIT per Share is CHF3.23. Fortinet's overall GF Score™ is 91/100 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 Fortinet (XSWX:FTNT), the current EBIT per Share is CHF3.23 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 Fortinet (XSWX:FTNT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fortinet stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of CHF127.04 is trading 57.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF80.86.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:FTNT:
EBIT per Share: CHF3.23
GF Value™: CHF80.86 vs. price of CHF127.04 (57.1% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:FTNT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Fortinet is a platform-based cybersecurity vendor with product offerings covering network security, cloud security, zero-trust access, and security operations. The firm derives a majority of its revenue through sales of its subscriptions and support-based business. The California-based firm has more than 800,000 customers across the world.
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