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During the past 12 months, Close Brothers Group's average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was -20.30% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was -18.90% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was -9.90% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was -7.60% per year.
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During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate of Close Brothers Group was 38.30% per year. The lowest was -19.60% per year. And the median was 11.00% per year.
Close Brothers Group (FRA:CS3) 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate Explanation
EPS without NRI is the amount of earnings without non-recurring items per outstanding share of the company's stock.
Earnings Per Share (EPS) is the single most important variable used by Wall Street in determining the earnings power of a company. But investors need to be aware that Earnings per Share can be easily manipulated by adjusting depreciation and amortization rate or non-recurring items. That's why GuruFocus lists Earnings per share without Non-Recurring Items, which better reflects the company's underlying performance.
Close Brothers Group 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate Related Terms
FRA:CS3 vs PNC: 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate Comparison
For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Close Brothers Group's 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate 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.
Close Brothers Group 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate vs Banks Industry
For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Close Brothers Group's 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Close Brothers Group's 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate falls into.
Close Brothers Group 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate Calculation
This is the 3-year average growth rate of EPS without NRI. The growth rate is calculated using exponential compounding based on the latest four year annual data.
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 average EPS without NRI growth rate.
What does a 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate of -18.90% mean?
Close Brothers Group (FRA:CS3) has a 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate of -18.90% as of Jan. 2026. 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EPS without NRI. View historical data for Close Brothers Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Close Brothers Group ranks #1303 out of 1412 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 92.3%.
Is Close Brothers Group's 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate too high?
Close Brothers Group's current 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate is -18.90%. Based on the distribution chart, Close Brothers Group ranks #1303 out of 1412 companies in the Banks industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Close Brothers Group has a GF Score™ of 53/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Close Brothers Group's 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate compare to PNC?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Close Brothers Group ranks #1303 out of 1412 companies for 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate. This places Close Brothers Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate is 7.50. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate for a Banks company?
The median 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate among Banks companies is 7.50, based on 1,412 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate 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 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate mean?
A high 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EPS without NRI. View historical data for Close Brothers Group and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate is 7.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Close Brothers Group's current 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate is -18.90%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Close Brothers Group stock overvalued right now?
Close Brothers Group (FRA:CS3) has a current 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate of -18.90%. The stock's GF Value™ is €3.92, compared to a current price of €4.76 — trading 21.4% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate is -18.90%. Close Brothers Group's overall GF Score™ is 53/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate calculated?
3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Close Brothers Group (FRA:CS3), the current 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate is -18.90% as of Jan. 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 Close Brothers Group (FRA:CS3) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Close Brothers Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €4.76 is trading 21.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of €3.92.
Key valuation signals for FRA:CS3:
3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate: -18.90%
GF Value™: €3.92 vs. price of €4.76 (21.4% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:CS3 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Close Brothers Group PLC is a banking group that provides lending, deposit-taking, and securities trading services. The group mostly offers services to small businesses and individuals in the United Kingdom. Its operating segments are: Commercial, Retail, and Property. Maximum revenue is generated from its Commercial segment, which mainly offers specialist and predominantly secured lending principally to the SME market. The Retail segment provides intermediated finance through motor dealers, motor finance brokers, and insurance brokers, and savings products for individuals and corporates; and the Property segment offers residential development finance to established UK property developers, funding for commercial properties, and bridging and refurbishment loans.
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