Lanxess AG (XSWX:LXS) EBIT per Share: CHF-5.11 (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


XSWX:LXS Lanxess AG XSWX:LXS
62 GF Score
Price CHF14.36
GF Value CHF20.13
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Lanxess AG EBIT per Share?

Lanxess AG XSWX:LXS 62 EBIT per Share is CHF-5.11 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates XSWX:LXS with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF20.13. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,339 Chemicals companies, Lanxess AG ranks worse than 74682.52% on this metric.

Lanxess AG's EBIT per Share for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF-1.32. Its EBIT per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF-5.11.

During the past 12 months, the average EBIT per Share Growth Rate of Lanxess AG was -158.30% 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 Lanxess AG'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 Lanxess AG was 127.20% per year. The lowest was -48.40% per year. And the median was 1.10% per year.

XSWX:LXS's 3-Year EBIT Growth Rate is not ranked *
in the Chemicals industry.
Industry Median: -1.2
* Ranked among companies with meaningful 3-Year EBIT Growth Rate only.

Lanxess AG's EBIT for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF-114 Mil.


Lanxess AG  (XSWX:LXS) 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.


Lanxess AG EBIT per Share Related Terms


Lanxess AG EBIT per Share Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Lanxess AG'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.

Lanxess AG EBIT per Share Chart

Lanxess AG Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EBIT per Share
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Lanxess AG 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 -0.54 -0.49 -0.64 -2.67 -1.32
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Lanxess AG 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.

Lanxess AG'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)
=-373.255/86.346
=-4.32

Lanxess AG'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)
=-113.772/86.346
=-1.32

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 CHF-5.11

* 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 CHF-5.11 mean?
Lanxess AG (XSWX:LXS) has a EBIT per Share of CHF-5.11 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 Lanxess AG and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Lanxess AG ranks #999999 out of 1339 companies in the Chemicals industry.
Is Lanxess AG's EBIT per Share too high?
Lanxess AG's current EBIT per Share is CHF-5.11. Based on the distribution chart, Lanxess AG ranks #999999 out of 1339 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Lanxess AG has a GF Score™ of 62/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lanxess AG's EBIT per Share compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Lanxess AG ranks #999999 out of 1339 companies for EBIT per Share. This places Lanxess AG 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 a Chemicals company?
A good EBIT per Share depends on the Chemicals 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 Lanxess AG and its competitors. Lanxess AG's current EBIT per Share is CHF-5.11. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lanxess AG stock overvalued right now?
Lanxess AG (XSWX:LXS) has a current EBIT per Share of CHF-5.11. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF20.13, compared to a current price of CHF14.36 — trading 28.7% below its estimated fair value. The current EBIT per Share is CHF-5.11. Lanxess AG's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 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 Lanxess AG (XSWX:LXS), the current EBIT per Share is CHF-5.11 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 Lanxess AG (XSWX:LXS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lanxess AG stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of CHF14.36 is trading 28.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF20.13.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:LXS:

  • EBIT per Share: CHF-5.11
  • GF Value™: CHF20.13 vs. price of CHF14.36 (28.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 62/100 with 3 warning signs

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


Lanxess AG Business Description

Address Kennedyplatz 1, Cologne, DEU, 50569
Lanxess AG is a German chemical company that was originally spun out of Bayer. Lanxess has visibly decommoditised its portfolio by divesting its synthetic rubber business. It has business segments, namely: specialty chemicals company in the fields of consumer protection chemicals, specialty additives, advanced intermediates, and all other segments. Geographically, it operates in EMEA (excluding Germany), Germany, the Americas, and Asia-Pacific.
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