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Central SecuritiesCET +0.91%35 Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $7.36 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates CET with a GF Score™ of 35/100. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 834 Asset Management companies, Central Securities ranks worse than 119903.96% on this metric.
Central Securities's EPS (Basic) for the
six
months ended in Jun. 2026 was $1.92.
Its EPS (Basic) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $7.46.
During the past 13 years, Central Securities's highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 80.80% per year. The lowest was -25.70% per year. And the median was 0.30% per year.
Central Securities (AMEX:CET) 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.
Central Securities Earnings per Share (Diluted) Related Terms
Central Securities Earnings per Share (Diluted) Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Central Securities'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.
Central Securities Earnings per Share (Diluted) Chart
CET vs GAM, TRIN, BST: Earnings per Share (Diluted) Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, Central Securities'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.
Central Securities PE Ratio vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Central Securities's PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Central Securities's PE Ratio falls into.
Central Securities 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.
Central Securities'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 $7.36
* 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 $7.36 mean?
Central Securities (CET) has a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $7.36 as of Jun. 2026. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on Central Securities and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Central Securities ranks #999999 out of 834 companies in the Asset Management industry.
Is Central Securities' Earnings per Share (Diluted) too high?
Central Securities' current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $7.36. The Asset Management industry median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 11.70. Central Securities' value of $7.36 is 37.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Central Securities ranks #999999 out of 834 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Central Securities has a GF Score™ of 35/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Central Securities' Earnings per Share (Diluted) compare to GAM and TRIN?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Central Securities ranks #999999 out of 834 companies for Earnings per Share (Diluted). This places Central Securities in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 11.70. Central Securities' value of $7.36 is 37.1% 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 Asset Management company?
The median Earnings per Share (Diluted) among Asset Management companies is 11.70, based on 834 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. Central Securities's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $7.36 is 37.1% 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 Central Securities and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 11.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Central Securities's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $7.36. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Central Securities stock overvalued right now?
Central Securities (CET) has a current Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $7.36. The current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $7.36 and 37.1% below the Asset Management industry median of 11.70. Central Securities' overall GF Score™ is 35/100 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 Central Securities (CET), the current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $7.36 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.
Central Securities Corp is a non-diversified closed-end management investment company. The company's investment objective is long-term growth of capital. It invests in common stocks, bonds, convertible bonds, preferred stocks, convertible preferred stocks, warrants, options real estate, or short-term obligations of governments, banks, and corporations.
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