LCUT (Lifetime Brands) EBIT: $56.6 Mil (TTM As of Jun. 2026)

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LCUT Lifetime Brands Inc LCUT
54 GF Score
Price $9.29
GF Value $5.57
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 7 Warning Signs
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What is Lifetime Brands EBIT?

Lifetime Brands LCUT -1.02% 54 EBIT is $56.6 Mil as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates LCUT with a GF Score™ of 54/100 and a GF Value™ of $5.57 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

Lifetime Brands's earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $31.8 Mil. Its earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $56.6 Mil.

EBIT or Operating Income is linked to Return on Capital for both regular definition and Joel Greenblatt's definition. Lifetime Brands's annualized ROC % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 20.96%. Lifetime Brands's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 39.26%.

EBIT is also linked to Joel Greenblatt's definition of earnings yield. Lifetime Brands's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 12.10%.


Lifetime Brands  (NAS:LCUT) EBIT Explanation

1. EBIT or Operating Income is linked to Return on Capital for both regular definition and Joel Greenblatt's definition.

Lifetime Brands's annualized ROC % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

ROC % (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=NOPAT/Average Invested Capital
=Operating Income * ( 1 - Tax Rate % )/( (Invested Capital (Q: Mar. 2026 ) + Invested Capital (Q: Jun. 2026 ))/ count )
=134.42 * ( 1 - 29.24% )/( (420.183 + 487.249)/ 2 )
=95.115592/453.716
=20.96 %

where

Note: The Operating Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Jun. 2026) data.

2. Joel Greenblatt's definition of Return on Capital:

Lifetime Brands's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %(Q: Jun. 2026 )
=EBIT/Average of (Net fixed Assets + Net Working Capital)
=EBIT/Average of (Property, Plant and Equipment+Net Working Capital)
     Q: Mar. 2026  Q: Jun. 2026
=EBIT/( ( (Property, Plant and Equipment + Net Working Capital) + (Property, Plant and Equipment + Net Working Capital) )/ count )
=127.34/( ( (63.268 + max(223.138, 0)) + (119.539 + max(242.696, 0)) )/ 2 )
=127.34/( ( 286.406 + 362.235 )/ 2 )
=127.34/324.3205
=39.26 %

where Working Capital is:

Working Capital(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(114.949 + 190.299 + 11.704) - (93.814 + 0 + 1.4210854715202E-14)
=223.138

Working Capital(Q: Jun. 2026 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(120.879 + 197.074 + 49.042) - (124.299 + 0 + 0)
=242.696

When net working capital is negative, 0 is used.

Note: The EBIT data used here is four times the quarterly (Jun. 2026) EBIT data.

3. It is also linked to Joel Greenblatt's definition of Earnings Yield:

Lifetime Brands's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for today is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %=EBIT (TTM)/Enterprise Value (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=56.564/467.458
=12.10 %

* 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.


Lifetime Brands EBIT Related Terms


Lifetime Brands EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Lifetime Brands's EBIT 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.

Lifetime Brands EBIT Chart

Lifetime Brands Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EBIT
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Lifetime Brands Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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LCUT vs COOK, BSET, LOVE: EBIT Comparison

For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances subindustry, Lifetime Brands's EV-to-EBIT, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBIT data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Lifetime Brands EV-to-EBIT vs Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances Industry

For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Lifetime Brands's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Lifetime Brands's EV-to-EBIT falls into.


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Lifetime Brands EBIT Calculation

EBIT, sometimes also called Earnings Before Interest and Taxes, is a measure of a firm's profit that includes all expenses except interest and income tax expenses. It is the difference between operating revenues and operating expenses. When a firm does not have non-operating income, then Operating Income is sometimes used as a synonym for EBIT and operating profit.

EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $56.6 Mil.

* 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 →
What does a EBIT of $56.6 Mil mean?
Lifetime Brands (LCUT) has a EBIT of $56.6 Mil as of Jun. 2026. Earnings before interest and taxes is the difference between operating revenue and operating expenses. View historical data on Lifetime Brands.
Is Lifetime Brands' EBIT too high?
Lifetime Brands' current EBIT is $56.6 Mil. Overall, Lifetime Brands has a GF Score™ of 54/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lifetime Brands' EBIT compare to COOK and BSET?
Lifetime Brands' EBIT of $56.6 Mil can be compared against companies in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EBIT for a Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances company?
A good EBIT depends on the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry context. However, EBIT 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 mean?
A high EBIT can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Earnings before interest and taxes is the difference between operating revenue and operating expenses. View historical data on Lifetime Brands. Lifetime Brands's current EBIT is $56.6 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lifetime Brands stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lifetime Brands (LCUT) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $5.57, compared to a current price of $9.29 — trading 66.8% above its estimated fair value. The current EBIT is $56.6 Mil. Lifetime Brands' overall GF Score™ is 54/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EBIT calculated?
EBIT is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Lifetime Brands (LCUT), the current EBIT is $56.6 Mil as of Jun. 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 Lifetime Brands (LCUT) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lifetime Brands stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $9.29 is trading 66.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $5.57. GuruFocus considers Lifetime Brands to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for LCUT:

  • EBIT: $56.6 Mil
  • GF Value™: $5.57 vs. price of $9.29 (66.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 54/100 with 7 warning signs

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


Lifetime Brands Business Description

Address 1000 Stewart Avenue, Garden City, NY, USA, 11530
Lifetime Brands Inc is a U.S.-based company that designs, sources, and sells branded kitchenware, tableware, and other home solution products used in the home. The company's product portfolio comprises kitchen tools, cutlery, thermometers, cutting boards, spice racks, dinnerware, stemware, flatware, bath scales, thermal beverage ware, food storage, neoprene travel products, etc. These products are marketed under owned or licensed brands like Farberware, KitchenAid, Mikasa, Misto, Taylor, Sabatier, and Pfaltzgraff, among others. The company mainly sells its products directly to retailers and distributors, and a limited selection directly to consumers through its own websites. It has two reportable operating segments: U.S., which derives maximum revenue, and International.
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