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Advance Auto PartsAAP +0.02%69 Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $1.37 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates AAP with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of $51.92 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,051 Vehicles & Parts companies, Advance Auto Parts ranks worse than 93.05% on this metric.
Advance Auto Parts's EPS (Basic) for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was $0.91.
Its EPS (Basic) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $1.39.
During the past 3 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was -44.20% per year.
During the past 13 years, Advance Auto Parts's highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 96.20% per year. The lowest was -44.20% per year. And the median was 14.35% per year.
Advance Auto Parts (NYSE:AAP) Earnings per Share (Diluted) Explanation
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 EPS without NRI, which better reflects the company's underlying performance.
Be Aware
Compared with Earnings per share, a company's cash flow is better indicator of the company's earnings power.
If a company's earnings per share is less than cash flow per share over long term, investors need to be cautious and find out why.
Advance Auto Parts Earnings per Share (Diluted) Related Terms
Advance Auto Parts Earnings per Share (Diluted) Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Advance Auto Parts's Earnings per Share (Diluted) 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.
Advance Auto Parts Earnings per Share (Diluted) Chart
AAP vs QS, VGNT, DAN: Earnings per Share (Diluted) Comparison
For the Auto Parts subindustry, Advance Auto Parts's PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PE Ratio 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.
Advance Auto Parts PE Ratio vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Advance Auto Parts's PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Advance Auto Parts's PE Ratio falls into.
Advance Auto Parts Earnings per Share (Diluted) Calculation
Earnings Per Share (EPS) is the amount of earnings per outstanding share of the company's stock. In calculating earnings per share, the dividends of preferred stocks need to subtracted from the total net income first.
Advance Auto Parts's Earnings Per Share (Diluted) for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
Earnings per Share (Diluted) 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 $1.37
* 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.
Companies also reported diluted shares in their financial reports. Diluted shares include the shares of convertibles or warrants outstanding.
What does a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $1.37 mean?
Advance Auto Parts (AAP) has a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $1.37 as of Jun. 2026. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on Advance Auto Parts and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Advance Auto Parts ranks #978 out of 1051 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 93.1%.
Is Advance Auto Parts' Earnings per Share (Diluted) too high?
Advance Auto Parts' current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $1.37. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 8.50. Advance Auto Parts' value of $1.37 is 83.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Advance Auto Parts ranks #978 out of 1051 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Advance Auto Parts has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Advance Auto Parts' Earnings per Share (Diluted) compare to QS and VGNT?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Advance Auto Parts ranks #978 out of 1051 companies for Earnings per Share (Diluted). This places Advance Auto Parts in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 8.50. Advance Auto Parts' value of $1.37 is 83.9% below this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Earnings per Share (Diluted) for a Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Earnings per Share (Diluted) among Vehicles & Parts companies is 8.50, based on 1,051 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Earnings per Share (Diluted) significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Earnings per Share (Diluted) should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Advance Auto Parts's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $1.37 is 83.9% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Earnings per Share (Diluted) mean?
A high Earnings per Share (Diluted) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on Advance Auto Parts and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 8.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Advance Auto Parts's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $1.37. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Advance Auto Parts stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Advance Auto Parts (AAP) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $51.92, compared to a current price of $43.64 — trading 15.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $1.37 and 83.9% below the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 8.50. Advance Auto Parts' overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Earnings per Share (Diluted) calculated?
Earnings per Share (Diluted) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Advance Auto Parts (AAP), the current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $1.37 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 Advance Auto Parts (AAP) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Advance Auto Parts stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $43.64 is trading 15.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $51.92.
GuruFocus considers Advance Auto Parts to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for AAP:
Earnings per Share (Diluted): $1.37
GF Value™: $51.92 vs. price of $43.64 (15.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 83.9% below the Vehicles & Parts median (#978 of 1051)
No single metric tells the full story. See the AAP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Advance Auto Parts is a leading auto-parts retailer in North America with more than 4,000 store and branch locations. About half of the firm's sales are geared toward the professional channel, with the remaining sales in the do-it-yourself market. Through its vast store footprint and distribution network, Advance manages thousands of stock-keeping units for various vehicle makes and models. The retailer primarily competes on inventory availability and service speed, making the operating efficiency of its hub-and-spoke distribution model critical to meeting customer needs.
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