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During the past 13 years, Axis Capital Holdings's highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 58.30% per year. The lowest was -33.20% per year. And the median was 6.90% per year.
Axis Capital Holdings (NYSE:AXS) 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.
Axis Capital Holdings Earnings per Share (Diluted) Related Terms
Axis Capital Holdings Earnings per Share (Diluted) Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Axis Capital 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.
Axis Capital Holdings Earnings per Share (Diluted) Chart
AXS vs FAF, ACT, MTG: Earnings per Share (Diluted) Comparison
For the Insurance - Specialty subindustry, Axis Capital 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.
Axis Capital Holdings PE Ratio vs Insurance Industry
For the Insurance industry and Financial Services sector, Axis Capital Holdings's PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Axis Capital Holdings's PE Ratio falls into.
Axis Capital 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.
Axis Capital Holdings'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 $14.08
* 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 $14.08 mean?
Axis Capital Holdings (AXS) has a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $14.08 as of Jun. 2026. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on Axis Capital Holdings and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Axis Capital Holdings ranks #131 out of 400 companies in the Insurance industry, placing it in the top 32.7%.
Is Axis Capital Holdings' Earnings per Share (Diluted) too high?
Axis Capital Holdings' current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $14.08. The Insurance industry median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 16.55. Axis Capital Holdings' value of $14.08 is 14.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Axis Capital Holdings ranks #131 out of 400 companies in the Insurance industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Axis Capital Holdings has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Axis Capital Holdings' Earnings per Share (Diluted) compare to FAF and ACT?
According to the Insurance industry distribution chart, Axis Capital Holdings ranks #131 out of 400 companies for Earnings per Share (Diluted). This puts Axis Capital Holdings in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 16.55. Axis Capital Holdings' value of $14.08 is 14.9% 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 an Insurance company?
The median Earnings per Share (Diluted) among Insurance companies is 16.55, based on 400 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. Axis Capital Holdings's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $14.08 is 14.9% 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 Axis Capital Holdings and its competitors. For the Insurance industry, the median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 16.55 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Axis Capital Holdings's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $14.08. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Axis Capital Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Axis Capital Holdings (AXS) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $110.88, compared to a current price of $103.87 — trading 6.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $14.08 and 14.9% below the Insurance industry median of 16.55. Axis Capital Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 4 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 Axis Capital Holdings (AXS), the current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $14.08 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 Axis Capital Holdings (AXS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Axis Capital Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $103.87 is trading 6.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $110.88.
GuruFocus considers Axis Capital Holdings to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for AXS:
Earnings per Share (Diluted): $14.08
GF Value™: $110.88 vs. price of $103.87 (6.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 14.9% below the Insurance median (#131 of 400)
No single metric tells the full story. See the AXS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Axis Capital Holdings Ltd is a specialty underwriter and provider of insurance and reinsurance solutions with operations in Bermuda, the United States (U.S.), Europe, Singapore, and Canada. The company manages its portfolio holistically, aiming to construct an optimum consolidated portfolio of funded and unfunded risks. The company's segment consists of Insurance and Reinsurance. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the Insurance segment. Geographically, the company generates the majority of its revenue from the United States, and also has its presence in Ireland, Lloyd's of London, and Bermuda.
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