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During the past 7 years, CBL & Associates Properties's highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was -25.50% per year. The lowest was -642.10% per year. And the median was -333.80% per year.
CBL & Associates Properties (NYSE:CBL) 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.
CBL & Associates Properties Earnings per Share (Diluted) Related Terms
CBL & Associates Properties Earnings per Share (Diluted) Historical Data
* 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.
CBL & Associates Properties Earnings per Share (Diluted) Chart
CBL vs GTY, NTST, ALX: Earnings per Share (Diluted) Comparison
For the REIT - Retail subindustry, CBL & Associates Properties'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.
CBL & Associates Properties PE Ratio vs REITs Industry
For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, CBL & Associates Properties's PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where CBL & Associates Properties's PE Ratio falls into.
CBL & Associates Properties 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.
CBL & Associates Properties'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 $6.89
* 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 $6.89 mean?
CBL & Associates Properties (CBL) has a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $6.89 as of Jun. 2026. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on CBL & Associates Properties and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, CBL & Associates Properties ranks #999999 out of 666 companies in the REITs industry.
Is CBL & Associates Properties' Earnings per Share (Diluted) too high?
CBL & Associates Properties' current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $6.89. The REITs industry median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 1.00. CBL & Associates Properties' value of $6.89 is 589% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, CBL & Associates Properties ranks #999999 out of 666 companies in the REITs industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, CBL & Associates Properties has a GF Score™ of 43/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CBL & Associates Properties' Earnings per Share (Diluted) compare to GTY and NTST?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, CBL & Associates Properties ranks #999999 out of 666 companies for Earnings per Share (Diluted). This places CBL & Associates Properties in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 1.00. CBL & Associates Properties' value of $6.89 is 589% above 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 a REITs company?
The median Earnings per Share (Diluted) among REITs companies is 1.00, based on 666 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. CBL & Associates Properties's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $6.89 is 589% above 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 CBL & Associates Properties and its competitors. For the REITs industry, the median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 1.00 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CBL & Associates Properties's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $6.89. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CBL & Associates Properties stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CBL & Associates Properties (CBL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $30.14, compared to a current price of $58.11 — trading 92.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $6.89 and 589% above the REITs industry median of 1.00. CBL & Associates Properties' overall GF Score™ is 43/100 with 10 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 CBL & Associates Properties (CBL), the current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $6.89 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 CBL & Associates Properties (CBL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CBL & Associates Properties stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $58.11 is trading 92.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $30.14.
GuruFocus considers CBL & Associates Properties to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CBL:
Earnings per Share (Diluted): $6.89
GF Value™: $30.14 vs. price of $58.11 (92.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 589% above the REITs median (#999999 of 666)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CBL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
CBL & Associates Properties Inc is a real estate investment trust. The company engages in the ownership, development, acquisition, leasing, management and operation of regional shopping malls, outlet centers, lifestyle centers, open-air centers and other properties. CBL's sales predominantly derive from leasing arrangements with retail tenants. The company also generates revenue from management and development fees, as well as sales of its real estate assets. CBL expands its portfolio of assets through activities such as redevelopment, renovation, and expansion.
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