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The a2 Milk CoACOPF -6.93%87 Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $0.10 as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates ACOPF with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of $4.47 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,526 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, The a2 Milk Co ranks better than 67.04% on this metric.
The a2 Milk Co's EPS (Basic) for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was $0.01.
Its EPS (Basic) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $0.10.
During the past 12 months, The a2 Milk Co's average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 26.60% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 20.10% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was -2.00% per year.
During the past 13 years, The a2 Milk Co's highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 108.20% per year. The lowest was -30.30% per year. And the median was 24.15% per year.
The a2 Milk Co (OTCPK:ACOPF) 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.
The a2 Milk Co Earnings per Share (Diluted) Related Terms
The a2 Milk Co Earnings per Share (Diluted) Historical Data
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The historical data trend for The a2 Milk Co'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.
ACOPF vs KHC, GIS: Earnings per Share (Diluted) Comparison
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, The a2 Milk Co'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.
The a2 Milk Co PE Ratio vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, The a2 Milk Co's PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where The a2 Milk Co's PE Ratio falls into.
The a2 Milk Co 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.
The a2 Milk Co's Earnings Per Share (Diluted) for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 2025 is calculated as
Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $0.10
* 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.
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 $0.10 mean?
The a2 Milk Co (ACOPF) has a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $0.10 as of Dec. 2025. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on The a2 Milk Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, The a2 Milk Co ranks #503 out of 1526 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 33%.
Is The a2 Milk Co's Earnings per Share (Diluted) too high?
The a2 Milk Co's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $0.10. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 7.30. The a2 Milk Co's value of $0.10 is 98.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, The a2 Milk Co ranks #503 out of 1526 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, The a2 Milk Co has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The a2 Milk Co's Earnings per Share (Diluted) compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, The a2 Milk Co ranks #503 out of 1526 companies for Earnings per Share (Diluted). This puts The a2 Milk Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 7.30. The a2 Milk Co's value of $0.10 is 98.6% 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Earnings per Share (Diluted) among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 7.30, based on 1,526 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. The a2 Milk Co's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $0.10 is 98.6% 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 The a2 Milk Co and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 7.30 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. The a2 Milk Co's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $0.10. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is The a2 Milk Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The a2 Milk Co (ACOPF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $4.47, compared to a current price of $4.70 — trading 5.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $0.10 and 98.6% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 7.30. The a2 Milk Co's overall GF Score™ is 87/100 with 3 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 The a2 Milk Co (ACOPF), the current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $0.10 as of Dec. 2025. 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 The a2 Milk Co (ACOPF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The a2 Milk Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $4.70 is trading 5.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $4.47.
GuruFocus considers The a2 Milk Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for ACOPF:
Earnings per Share (Diluted): $0.10
GF Value™: $4.47 vs. price of $4.70 (5.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 98.6% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#503 of 1526)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ACOPF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
A2 Milk is a New Zealand licensor and marketer of fresh milk, infant formula, and other dairy products that lack the A1 beta-casein protein. The firm was founded in 2000 by Corran McLachlan, who developed a genetic test to determine which proteins a cow produces in its milk, and business partner Howard Paterson. The company has been through a tumultuous history of receivership, legal battles, and strategic shifts, but emerged in its current structure in 2006 and listed publicly in March 2013.
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