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Ares Commercial Real Estate (NYSE:ACRE) 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.
Ares Commercial Real Estate Earnings per Share (Diluted) Related Terms
Ares Commercial Real Estate Earnings per Share (Diluted) Historical Data
* 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.
Ares Commercial Real Estate Earnings per Share (Diluted) Chart
ACRE vs REFI, RC, MITT: Earnings per Share (Diluted) Comparison
For the REIT - Mortgage subindustry, Ares Commercial Real Estate'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.
Ares Commercial Real Estate PE Ratio vs REITs Industry
For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, Ares Commercial Real Estate's PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ares Commercial Real Estate's PE Ratio falls into.
Ares Commercial Real Estate 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.
Ares Commercial Real Estate'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 $-0.08
* 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 $-0.08 mean?
Ares Commercial Real Estate (ACRE) has a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $-0.08 as of Jun. 2026. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on Ares Commercial Real Estate and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Ares Commercial Real Estate ranks #999999 out of 655 companies in the REITs industry.
Is Ares Commercial Real Estate's Earnings per Share (Diluted) too high?
Ares Commercial Real Estate's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $-0.08. Based on the distribution chart, Ares Commercial Real Estate ranks #999999 out of 655 companies in the REITs industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Ares Commercial Real Estate has a GF Score™ of 43/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ares Commercial Real Estate's Earnings per Share (Diluted) compare to REFI and RC?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, Ares Commercial Real Estate ranks #999999 out of 655 companies for Earnings per Share (Diluted). This places Ares Commercial Real Estate in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 1.70. 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 REITs company?
The median Earnings per Share (Diluted) among REITs companies is 1.70, based on 655 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. 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 Ares Commercial Real Estate and its competitors. For the REITs industry, the median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 1.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ares Commercial Real Estate's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $-0.08. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ares Commercial Real Estate stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ares Commercial Real Estate (ACRE) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $11.64, compared to a current price of $4.63 — trading 60.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $-0.08. Ares Commercial Real Estate's overall GF Score™ is 43/100 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 Ares Commercial Real Estate (ACRE), the current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $-0.08 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 Ares Commercial Real Estate (ACRE) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ares Commercial Real Estate stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $4.63 is trading 60.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $11.64.
GuruFocus considers Ares Commercial Real Estate to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for ACRE:
Earnings per Share (Diluted): $-0.08
GF Value™: $11.64 vs. price of $4.63 (60.2% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ACRE stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ares Commercial Real Estate Corp is a specialty finance company and a real estate investment trust mainly engaged in originating and investing in commercial real estate (CRE) loans and related investments. It operates in one segment, namely originating and managing a diversified portfolio of CRE debt-related investments. The company recognizes the majority of its revenues in the form of interest income, which it receives from loans.
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