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BAE SystemsBAESF +2.74%88 Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $0.93 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates BAESF with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of $23.80 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 258 Aerospace & Defense companies, BAE Systems ranks worse than 57.75% on this metric.
BAE Systems's EPS (Basic) for the
six
months ended in Jun. 2026 was $0.46.
Its EPS (Basic) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $0.94.
BAE Systems's EPS without NRI for the
six
months ended in Jun. 2026 was $0.51.
Its EPS without NRI for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $1.05.
During the past 12 months, BAE Systems's average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 10.40% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 10.70% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 11.50% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 6.40% per year.
During the past 13 years, BAE Systems's highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 88.00% per year. The lowest was -50.20% per year. And the median was 3.45% per year.
BAE Systems (OTCPK:BAESF) 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.
BAE Systems Earnings per Share (Diluted) Related Terms
BAE Systems Earnings per Share (Diluted) Historical Data
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The historical data trend for BAE Systems'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.
BAESF vs SPCX, GE, RTX: Earnings per Share (Diluted) Comparison
For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, BAE Systems'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.
BAE Systems PE Ratio vs Aerospace & Defense Industry
For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, BAE Systems's PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where BAE Systems's PE Ratio falls into.
BAE Systems 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.
BAE Systems'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 semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $0.93
* 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 $0.93 mean?
BAE Systems (BAESF) has a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $0.93 as of Jun. 2026. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on BAE Systems and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, BAE Systems ranks #149 out of 258 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 57.8%.
Is BAE Systems' Earnings per Share (Diluted) too high?
BAE Systems' current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $0.93. The Aerospace & Defense industry median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 15.85. BAE Systems' value of $0.93 is 94.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, BAE Systems ranks #149 out of 258 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, BAE Systems has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does BAE Systems' Earnings per Share (Diluted) compare to SPCX and GE?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, BAE Systems ranks #149 out of 258 companies for Earnings per Share (Diluted). This places BAE Systems in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 15.85. BAE Systems' value of $0.93 is 94.1% 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 Aerospace & Defense company?
The median Earnings per Share (Diluted) among Aerospace & Defense companies is 15.85, based on 258 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. BAE Systems's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $0.93 is 94.1% 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 BAE Systems and its competitors. For the Aerospace & Defense industry, the median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 15.85 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. BAE Systems's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $0.93. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is BAE Systems stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BAE Systems (BAESF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $23.80, compared to a current price of $29.95 — trading 25.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $0.93 and 94.1% below the Aerospace & Defense industry median of 15.85. BAE Systems' overall GF Score™ is 88/100 with 5 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 BAE Systems (BAESF), the current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $0.93 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 BAE Systems (BAESF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BAE Systems stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $29.95 is trading 25.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $23.80.
GuruFocus considers BAE Systems to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BAESF:
Earnings per Share (Diluted): $0.93
GF Value™: $23.80 vs. price of $29.95 (25.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 94.1% below the Aerospace & Defense median (#149 of 258)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BAESF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
BAE Systems is a British global defense, security, and aerospace company and the largest defense contractor in Europe; it is one of six prime contractors to the US Department of Defense. For reporting purposes, the company has five operating segments: electronics systems is the group's US- and UK-based electronic warfare systems; the cyber, security, and intelligence segment supplies intelligence and security solutions to the US government; platforms and services manufactures combat vehicles and munitions and performs ship repair services to the US Defense Department; the air segment includes BAE's share of US and European air programs as well as its businesses in Saudi Arabia and Australia, and the maritime segment comprises UK land- and marine-based activities.
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