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During the past 9 years, Academy Sports and Outdoors's highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 196.80% per year. The lowest was -9.10% per year. And the median was 52.80% per year.
Academy Sports and Outdoors (NAS:ASO) 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.
Academy Sports and Outdoors Earnings per Share (Diluted) Related Terms
Academy Sports and Outdoors 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.
Academy Sports and Outdoors Earnings per Share (Diluted) Chart
ASO vs RH, MNSO, BOBS: Earnings per Share (Diluted) Comparison
For the Specialty Retail subindustry, Academy Sports and Outdoors'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.
Academy Sports and Outdoors PE Ratio vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Academy Sports and Outdoors's PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Academy Sports and Outdoors's PE Ratio falls into.
Academy Sports and Outdoors 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.
Academy Sports and Outdoors's Earnings Per Share (Diluted) for the fiscal year that ended in Jan. 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 $5.68
* 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 $5.68 mean?
Academy Sports and Outdoors (ASO) has a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $5.68 as of Apr. 2026. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on Academy Sports and Outdoors and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Academy Sports and Outdoors ranks #591 out of 848 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 69.7%.
Is Academy Sports and Outdoors' Earnings per Share (Diluted) too high?
Academy Sports and Outdoors' current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $5.68. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 6.30. Academy Sports and Outdoors' value of $5.68 is 9.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Academy Sports and Outdoors ranks #591 out of 848 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Academy Sports and Outdoors has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Academy Sports and Outdoors' Earnings per Share (Diluted) compare to RH and MNSO?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Academy Sports and Outdoors ranks #591 out of 848 companies for Earnings per Share (Diluted). This places Academy Sports and Outdoors in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 6.30. Academy Sports and Outdoors' value of $5.68 is 9.8% 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Earnings per Share (Diluted) among Retail - Cyclical companies is 6.30, based on 848 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. Academy Sports and Outdoors's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $5.68 is 9.8% 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 Academy Sports and Outdoors and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 6.30 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Academy Sports and Outdoors's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $5.68. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Academy Sports and Outdoors stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Academy Sports and Outdoors (ASO) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $59.79, compared to a current price of $48.35 — trading 19.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $5.68 and 9.8% below the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 6.30. Academy Sports and Outdoors' overall GF Score™ is 77/100 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 Academy Sports and Outdoors (ASO), the current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $5.68 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.
Is Academy Sports and Outdoors (ASO) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Academy Sports and Outdoors stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $48.35 is trading 19.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $59.79.
GuruFocus considers Academy Sports and Outdoors to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for ASO:
Earnings per Share (Diluted): $5.68
GF Value™: $59.79 vs. price of $48.35 (19.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 9.8% below the Retail - Cyclical median (#591 of 848)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Academy Sports and Outdoors Inc is engaged in the full-line sporting goods and outdoor recreation retailer in the United States. The company's product categories are outdoors, apparel, sports & recreation, and footwear.
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