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Sunbelt Rentals HoldingsASHGY +1.17%51 Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $2.57 as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus rates ASHGY with a GF Score™ of 51/100. The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 807 Business Services companies, Sunbelt Rentals Holdings ranks worse than 72.49% on this metric.
During the past 12 months, Sunbelt Rentals Holdings's average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was -14.60% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was -6.60% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 7.10% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 12.00% per year.
During the past 13 years, Sunbelt Rentals Holdings's highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 442.50% per year. The lowest was -74.80% per year. And the median was 10.90% per year.
Sunbelt Rentals Holdings (OTCPK:ASHGY) 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.
Sunbelt Rentals Holdings Earnings per Share (Diluted) Related Terms
Sunbelt Rentals Holdings Earnings per Share (Diluted) Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sunbelt Rentals Holdings'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.
Sunbelt Rentals Holdings Earnings per Share (Diluted) Chart
ASHGY vs AER, UHAL, R: Earnings per Share (Diluted) Comparison
For the Rental & Leasing Services subindustry, Sunbelt Rentals Holdings'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.
Sunbelt Rentals Holdings PE Ratio vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Sunbelt Rentals Holdings's PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sunbelt Rentals Holdings's PE Ratio falls into.
Sunbelt Rentals Holdings 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.
Sunbelt Rentals Holdings's Earnings Per Share (Diluted) for the fiscal year that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as
Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $2.57
* 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 $2.57 mean?
Sunbelt Rentals Holdings (ASHGY) has a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $2.57 as of Apr. 2026. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on Sunbelt Rentals Holdings and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Sunbelt Rentals Holdings ranks #585 out of 807 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 72.5%.
Is Sunbelt Rentals Holdings' Earnings per Share (Diluted) too high?
Sunbelt Rentals Holdings' current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $2.57. The Business Services industry median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 7.70. Sunbelt Rentals Holdings' value of $2.57 is 66.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sunbelt Rentals Holdings ranks #585 out of 807 companies in the Business Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Sunbelt Rentals Holdings has a GF Score™ of 51/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sunbelt Rentals Holdings' Earnings per Share (Diluted) compare to AER and UHAL?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Sunbelt Rentals Holdings ranks #585 out of 807 companies for Earnings per Share (Diluted). This places Sunbelt Rentals Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 7.70. Sunbelt Rentals Holdings' value of $2.57 is 66.6% 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 Business Services company?
The median Earnings per Share (Diluted) among Business Services companies is 7.70, based on 807 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. Sunbelt Rentals Holdings's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $2.57 is 66.6% 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 Sunbelt Rentals Holdings and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 7.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sunbelt Rentals Holdings's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $2.57. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sunbelt Rentals Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Sunbelt Rentals Holdings (ASHGY) has a current Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $2.57. The current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $2.57 and 66.6% below the Business Services industry median of 7.70. Sunbelt Rentals Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 51/100 with 10 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 Sunbelt Rentals Holdings (ASHGY), the current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $2.57 as of Apr. 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.
Sunbelt Rentals (formerly UK-based Ashtead Group) is the number two equipment rental company in the US (11% market share), with a smaller presence in Canada and the UK. Sunbelt operates a rental fleet of just over $15 billion across a network of 1,200 stores in the US, nearly CAD 2 billion of fleet and 135 stores in Canada, and GBP 1.1 billion and 190 stores in the UK. The company has experienced rapid growth over the past decade as its customers increasingly turn to rental versus owning equipment outright. The general tool business has been augmented by the Specialty Rental business, which has grown to 30% of the mix. Revenue is now greater than 50% nonconstruction, with the remainder focused more directly on commercial construction.
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