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Light & WonderASX:LNW -3.02%80 Earnings per Share (Diluted) is A$4.86 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates ASX:LNW with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of A$161.72 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 565 Travel & Leisure companies, Light & Wonder ranks worse than 176990.97% on this metric.
Light & Wonder's EPS (Basic) for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was A$2.21.
Its EPS (Basic) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was A$4.97.
During the past 13 years, Light & Wonder's highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 150.10% per year. The lowest was -426.50% per year. And the median was 1.10% per year.
Light & Wonder (ASX:LNW) 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.
Light & Wonder Earnings per Share (Diluted) Related Terms
Light & Wonder Earnings per Share (Diluted) Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Light & Wonder'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:LNW vs SGHC, CHDN, RSI: Earnings per Share (Diluted) Comparison
For the Gambling subindustry, Light & Wonder'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.
Light & Wonder PE Ratio vs Travel & Leisure Industry
For the Travel & Leisure industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Light & Wonder's PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Light & Wonder's PE Ratio falls into.
Light & Wonder 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.
Light & Wonder'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 Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was A$4.86
* 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$4.86 mean?
Light & Wonder (ASX:LNW) has a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of A$4.86 as of Jun. 2026. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on Light & Wonder and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Light & Wonder ranks #999999 out of 565 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry.
Is Light & Wonder's Earnings per Share (Diluted) too high?
Light & Wonder's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is A$4.86. Based on the distribution chart, Light & Wonder ranks #999999 out of 565 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Light & Wonder has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Light & Wonder's Earnings per Share (Diluted) compare to SGHC and CHDN?
According to the Travel & Leisure industry distribution chart, Light & Wonder ranks #999999 out of 565 companies for Earnings per Share (Diluted). This places Light & Wonder in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 8.60. 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 Travel & Leisure company?
The median Earnings per Share (Diluted) among Travel & Leisure companies is 8.60, based on 565 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 Light & Wonder and its competitors. For the Travel & Leisure industry, the median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 8.60 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Light & Wonder's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is A$4.86. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Light & Wonder stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Light & Wonder (ASX:LNW) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$161.72, compared to a current price of A$126.00 — trading 22.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is A$4.86. Light & Wonder's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 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 Light & Wonder (ASX:LNW), the current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is A$4.86 as of Jun. 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 Light & Wonder (ASX:LNW) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Light & Wonder stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of A$126.00 is trading 22.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$161.72.
GuruFocus considers Light & Wonder to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for ASX:LNW:
Earnings per Share (Diluted): A$4.86
GF Value™: A$161.72 vs. price of A$126.00 (22.1% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:LNW stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Light & Wonder is principally an electronic gaming machine manufacturer, selling machines to pubs, clubs, and casinos. The firm is licensed in most jurisdictions allowing gambling globally. Light & Wonder is one of the three largest players in the space along with International Game Technology and Aristocrat Leisure. SciPlay, about one fourth of revenue, develops and distributes casual mobile games, principally in the social casino niche. The more nascent iGaming business sits between these two businesses, providing digital content and capabilities to real-money gaming providers.
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