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Accel Entertainment's EPS (Basic) for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was $0.15.
Its EPS (Basic) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $0.69.
During the past 9 years, Accel Entertainment's highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 33.90% per year. The lowest was -173.70% per year. And the median was -0.25% per year.
Accel Entertainment (NYSE:ACEL) 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.
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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.
Accel Entertainment Earnings per Share (Diluted) Related Terms
Accel Entertainment Earnings per Share (Diluted) Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Accel Entertainment'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.
Accel Entertainment Earnings per Share (Diluted) Chart
ACEL vs CDRO, INSE, MRDN: Earnings per Share (Diluted) Comparison
For the Gambling subindustry, Accel Entertainment'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.
Accel Entertainment PE Ratio vs Travel & Leisure Industry
For the Travel & Leisure industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Accel Entertainment's PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Accel Entertainment's PE Ratio falls into.
Accel Entertainment 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.
Accel Entertainment'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 $0.67
* 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 $0.67 mean?
Accel Entertainment (ACEL) has a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $0.67 as of Jun. 2026. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on Accel Entertainment and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Accel Entertainment ranks #358 out of 565 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, placing it in the top 63.4%.
Is Accel Entertainment's Earnings per Share (Diluted) too high?
Accel Entertainment's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $0.67. The Travel & Leisure industry median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 9.00. Accel Entertainment's value of $0.67 is 92.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Accel Entertainment ranks #358 out of 565 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Accel Entertainment has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Accel Entertainment's Earnings per Share (Diluted) compare to CDRO and INSE?
According to the Travel & Leisure industry distribution chart, Accel Entertainment ranks #358 out of 565 companies for Earnings per Share (Diluted). This places Accel Entertainment in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 9.00. Accel Entertainment's value of $0.67 is 92.6% 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 Travel & Leisure company?
The median Earnings per Share (Diluted) among Travel & Leisure companies is 9.00, based on 565 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. Accel Entertainment's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $0.67 is 92.6% 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 Accel Entertainment and its competitors. For the Travel & Leisure industry, the median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 9.00 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Accel Entertainment's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $0.67. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Accel Entertainment stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Accel Entertainment (ACEL) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $12.83, compared to a current price of $11.81 — trading 8% below its estimated fair value. The current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $0.67 and 92.6% below the Travel & Leisure industry median of 9.00. Accel Entertainment's overall GF Score™ is 88/100 with 6 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 Accel Entertainment (ACEL), the current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $0.67 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 Accel Entertainment (ACEL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Accel Entertainment stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $11.81 is trading 8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $12.83.
GuruFocus considers Accel Entertainment to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for ACEL:
Earnings per Share (Diluted): $0.67
GF Value™: $12.83 vs. price of $11.81 (8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 92.6% below the Travel & Leisure median (#358 of 565)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ACEL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Accel Entertainment Inc is a distributed gaming and local entertainment operator in the United States. It is engaged in the installation, maintenance, operation, and servicing of gaming terminals and related equipment, redemption devices that disburse winnings and contain automated teller machine (ATM) functionality, and amusement devices in authorized non-casino locations such as restaurants, bars, convenience stores, liquor stores, truck stops, and grocery stores. The Company also operates stand-alone ATMs in gaming and non-gaming locations. It generates revenue from Net gaming, Amusement, Manufacturing, ATM fees, and others.
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