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Castle MineralsASX:CDT +2.78% Earnings per Share (Diluted) is A$-0.04 as of Dec. 2025. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,953 Metals & Mining companies, Castle Minerals ranks worse than 60.01% on this metric.
Castle Minerals's EPS (Basic) for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was A$-0.01.
Its EPS (Basic) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was A$-0.04.
Castle Minerals (ASX:CDT) 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.
Castle Minerals Earnings per Share (Diluted) Related Terms
Castle Minerals Earnings per Share (Diluted) Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Castle Minerals'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.
Castle Minerals Earnings per Share (Diluted) Chart
ASX:CDT vs NEM, AU: Earnings per Share (Diluted) Comparison
For the Gold subindustry, Castle Minerals'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.
Castle Minerals PE Ratio vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Castle Minerals's PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Castle Minerals's PE Ratio falls into.
Castle Minerals 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.
Castle Minerals'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$-0.04
* 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$-0.04 mean?
Castle Minerals (ASX:CDT) has a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of A$-0.04 as of Dec. 2025. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on Castle Minerals and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Castle Minerals ranks #1172 out of 1953 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 60%.
Is Castle Minerals' Earnings per Share (Diluted) too high?
Castle Minerals' current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is A$-0.04. Based on the distribution chart, Castle Minerals ranks #1172 out of 1953 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is below the industry midpoint.
How does Castle Minerals' Earnings per Share (Diluted) compare to NEM and AU?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Castle Minerals ranks #1172 out of 1953 companies for Earnings per Share (Diluted). This places Castle Minerals in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 16.70. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Earnings per Share (Diluted) for a Metals & Mining company?
The median Earnings per Share (Diluted) among Metals & Mining companies is 16.70, based on 1,953 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Earnings per Share (Diluted) significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Earnings per Share (Diluted) should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Earnings per Share (Diluted) mean?
A high Earnings per Share (Diluted) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on Castle Minerals and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 16.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Castle Minerals's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is A$-0.04. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Castle Minerals stock overvalued right now?
Castle Minerals (ASX:CDT) has a current Earnings per Share (Diluted) of A$-0.04. The current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is A$-0.04. 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 Castle Minerals (ASX:CDT), the current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is A$-0.04 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.
Castle Minerals Ltd is a gold exploration company. It is engaged in the acquisition, exploration, and development of gold and other economic mineral deposits. The company has projects in Ghana and in the Pilbara of Western Australia. Its projects include the Woodcutters, Wilgee Springs, Wanganui & Polelle and Beasley Creek.
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