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APA GroupASX:APA -0.90%71 Earnings per Share (Diluted) is A$0.12 as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates ASX:APA with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of A$8.36 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 13 warning signs investors should review. Among 417 Utilities - Regulated companies, APA Group ranks worse than 81.06% on this metric.
APA Group's EPS (Basic) for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was A$0.06.
Its EPS (Basic) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was A$0.12.
APA Group's EPS without NRI for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was A$0.06.
Its EPS without NRI for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was A$0.12.
During the past 3 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was -11.40% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was -10.30% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was -5.50% per year.
During the past 13 years, APA Group's highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 42.20% per year. The lowest was -33.70% per year. And the median was 3.40% per year.
APA Group (ASX:APA) 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.
Be Aware
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.
APA Group Earnings per Share (Diluted) Related Terms
APA Group Earnings per Share (Diluted) Historical Data
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The historical data trend for APA Group'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.
ASX:APA vs ATO, NI, UGI: Earnings per Share (Diluted) Comparison
For the Utilities - Regulated Gas subindustry, APA Group'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.
APA Group PE Ratio vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, APA Group's PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where APA Group's PE Ratio falls into.
APA Group 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.
APA Group's Earnings Per Share (Diluted) for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 2025 is calculated as
Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was A$0.12
* 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 A$0.12 mean?
APA Group (ASX:APA) has a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of A$0.12 as of Dec. 2025. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on APA Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, APA Group ranks #338 out of 417 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 81.1%.
Is APA Group's Earnings per Share (Diluted) too high?
APA Group's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is A$0.12. Based on the distribution chart, APA Group ranks #338 out of 417 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, APA Group has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does APA Group's Earnings per Share (Diluted) compare to ATO and NI?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, APA Group ranks #338 out of 417 companies for Earnings per Share (Diluted). This places APA Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 5.10. 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 5.10, 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. 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 APA Group and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 5.10 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. APA Group's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is A$0.12. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is APA Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, APA Group (ASX:APA) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$8.36, compared to a current price of A$9.91 — trading 18.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is A$0.12. APA Group's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 13 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 APA Group (ASX:APA), the current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is A$0.12 as of Dec. 2025. 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 APA Group (ASX:APA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, APA Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of A$9.91 is trading 18.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of A$8.36.
GuruFocus considers APA Group to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ASX:APA:
Earnings per Share (Diluted): A$0.12
GF Value™: A$8.36 vs. price of A$9.91 (18.5% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:APA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
APA Group is Australia's largest gas infrastructure company with an extensive portfolio of transmission pipelines, distribution networks, and storage facilities, and is increasingly investing in renewable energy generation, electricity transmission, and batteries. It is internally managed and has direct operational control over all assets. It owns minority stakes in a few smaller gas infrastructure companies and manages operations for most of these. The stapled securities comprise a unit in Australian Pipeline Trust and in APT Investment Trust.
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