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Artesian Resources's EPS (Basic) for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.58.
Its EPS (Basic) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $2.27.
During the past 12 months, Artesian Resources's average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 8.60% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 4.30% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 2.90% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 3.90% per year.
During the past 13 years, Artesian Resources's highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 15.00% per year. The lowest was -3.50% per year. And the median was 4.40% per year.
Artesian Resources (OTCPK:ARTNB) 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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Artesian Resources Earnings per Share (Diluted) Related Terms
Artesian Resources Earnings per Share (Diluted) Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Artesian Resources'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.
Artesian Resources Earnings per Share (Diluted) Chart
ARTNB vs CDZI, PCYO, CWCO: Earnings per Share (Diluted) Comparison
For the Utilities - Regulated Water subindustry, Artesian Resources'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.
Artesian Resources PE Ratio vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Artesian Resources's PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Artesian Resources's PE Ratio falls into.
Artesian Resources 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.
Artesian Resources'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 Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $2.26
* 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 $2.26 mean?
Artesian Resources (ARTNB) has a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $2.26 as of Mar. 2026. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on Artesian Resources and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Artesian Resources ranks #223 out of 417 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 53.5%.
Is Artesian Resources' Earnings per Share (Diluted) too high?
Artesian Resources' current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $2.26. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 5.30. Artesian Resources' value of $2.26 is 57.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Artesian Resources ranks #223 out of 417 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Artesian Resources has a GF Score™ of 81/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Artesian Resources' Earnings per Share (Diluted) compare to CDZI and PCYO?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Artesian Resources ranks #223 out of 417 companies for Earnings per Share (Diluted). This places Artesian Resources in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 5.30. Artesian Resources' value of $2.26 is 57.4% 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 an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Earnings per Share (Diluted) among Utilities - Regulated companies is 5.30, based on 417 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. Artesian Resources's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $2.26 is 57.4% 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 Artesian Resources and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 5.30 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Artesian Resources's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $2.26. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Artesian Resources stock overvalued right now?
Artesian Resources (ARTNB) has a current Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $2.26. The stock's GF Value™ is $36.71, compared to a current price of $33.51 — trading 8.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $2.26 and 57.4% below the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 5.30. Artesian Resources' overall GF Score™ is 81/100 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 Artesian Resources (ARTNB), the current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $2.26 as of Mar. 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 Artesian Resources (ARTNB) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Artesian Resources stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $33.51 is trading 8.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $36.71.
Key valuation signals for ARTNB:
Earnings per Share (Diluted): $2.26
GF Value™: $36.71 vs. price of $33.51 (8.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 57.4% below the Utilities - Regulated median (#223 of 417)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ARTNB stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Artesian Resources Corp operates as a holding company based in the United States. Through its subsidiaries, it offers water, wastewater, and other services in Delaware, Maryland, and Pennsylvania. The Group distributes and sells water, including water for public and private fire protection, to residential, commercial, industrial, municipal, and utility customers. Additionally, it is involved in contract water and wastewater operations; offers wastewater services, and water, sewer, and internal Service Line Protection Plans. The Group operates its businesses mainly through one reportable segment, the Regulated Utility segment.
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