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During the past 12 months, American Homes 4 Rent's average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 18.40% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 15.00% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 27.00% per year.
During the past 13 years, American Homes 4 Rent's highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 89.60% per year. The lowest was 1.80% per year. And the median was 30.75% per year.
American Homes 4 Rent (NYSE:AMH) 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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American Homes 4 Rent Earnings per Share (Diluted) Related Terms
American Homes 4 Rent Earnings per Share (Diluted) Historical Data
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The historical data trend for American Homes 4 Rent'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.
American Homes 4 Rent Earnings per Share (Diluted) Chart
AMH vs CPT, ELS, UDR: Earnings per Share (Diluted) Comparison
For the REIT - Residential subindustry, American Homes 4 Rent'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.
American Homes 4 Rent PE Ratio vs REITs Industry
For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, American Homes 4 Rent's PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where American Homes 4 Rent's PE Ratio falls into.
American Homes 4 Rent 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.
American Homes 4 Rent'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 $1.26
* 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 $1.26 mean?
American Homes 4 Rent (AMH) has a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $1.26 as of Jun. 2026. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on American Homes 4 Rent and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, American Homes 4 Rent ranks #162 out of 667 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 24.3%.
Is American Homes 4 Rent's Earnings per Share (Diluted) too high?
American Homes 4 Rent's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $1.26. The REITs industry median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 0.90. American Homes 4 Rent's value of $1.26 is 40% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, American Homes 4 Rent ranks #162 out of 667 companies in the REITs industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, American Homes 4 Rent has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does American Homes 4 Rent's Earnings per Share (Diluted) compare to CPT and ELS?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, American Homes 4 Rent ranks #162 out of 667 companies for Earnings per Share (Diluted). This places American Homes 4 Rent in the top 24% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 0.90. American Homes 4 Rent's value of $1.26 is 40% above 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 REITs company?
The median Earnings per Share (Diluted) among REITs companies is 0.90, based on 667 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. American Homes 4 Rent's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $1.26 is 40% above 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 American Homes 4 Rent and its competitors. For the REITs industry, the median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 0.90 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. American Homes 4 Rent's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $1.26. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is American Homes 4 Rent stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, American Homes 4 Rent (AMH) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $39.59, compared to a current price of $34.33 — trading 13.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $1.26 and 40% above the REITs industry median of 0.90. American Homes 4 Rent's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 8 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 American Homes 4 Rent (AMH), the current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $1.26 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 American Homes 4 Rent (AMH) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, American Homes 4 Rent stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $34.33 is trading 13.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $39.59.
GuruFocus considers American Homes 4 Rent to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for AMH:
Earnings per Share (Diluted): $1.26
GF Value™: $39.59 vs. price of $34.33 (13.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 40% above the REITs median (#162 of 667)
No single metric tells the full story. See the AMH stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
American Homes 4 Rent is a real estate investment trust focused on acquiring, operating, and leasing single-family homes as rental properties throughout the United States. The company's real estate portfolio is largely comprised of single-family properties in urban markets in the Southern and Midwestern regions of the U.S. American Homes 4 Rent's land holdings also represent a sizable percentage of its total assets in terms of value. The company derives the vast majority of its income in the form of rental revenue from single-family properties through short-term or annual leases. The firm's geographical markets include Dallas, Texas; Indianapolis, Indiana; Atlanta, Georgia; and Charlotte, North Carolina in terms of the number of properties in each.
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