Lindsell Train Investment Trust (The) (CHIX:LTIL) Earnings per Share (Diluted): £-1.94 (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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What is Lindsell Train Investment Trust (The) Earnings per Share (Diluted)?

Lindsell Train Investment Trust (The) CHIX:LTIL 33 Earnings per Share (Diluted) is £-1.94 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates CHIX:LTIL with a GF Score™ of 33/100. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 825 Asset Management companies, Lindsell Train Investment Trust (The) ranks worse than 99.64% on this metric.

Lindsell Train Investment Trust (The)'s Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was £-1.60. Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was £-1.94.

Lindsell Train Investment Trust (The)'s EPS (Basic) for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was £-1.60. Its EPS (Basic) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was £-1.94.

Lindsell Train Investment Trust (The)'s EPS without NRI for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was £-1.60. Its EPS without NRI for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was £-1.94.

During the past 3 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was -267.80% per year.

During the past 13 years, Lindsell Train Investment Trust (The)'s highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 81.00% per year. The lowest was -267.80% per year. And the median was 18.75% per year.


Lindsell Train Investment Trust (The)  (CHIX:LTIl) 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.


Lindsell Train Investment Trust (The) Earnings per Share (Diluted) Related Terms


Lindsell Train Investment Trust (The) Earnings per Share (Diluted) Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Lindsell Train Investment Trust (The)'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.

Lindsell Train Investment Trust (The) Earnings per Share (Diluted) Chart

Lindsell Train Investment Trust (The) Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Earnings per Share (Diluted)
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -0.22 -0.04 0.21 -0.23 -1.94

Lindsell Train Investment Trust (The) Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
Earnings per Share (Diluted) Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.58 -0.19 -0.04 -0.34 -1.60

CHIX:LTIL vs BLK, BX, KKR: Earnings per Share (Diluted) Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Lindsell Train Investment Trust (The)'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.


Lindsell Train Investment Trust (The) PE Ratio vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Lindsell Train Investment Trust (The)'s PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Lindsell Train Investment Trust (The)'s PE Ratio falls into.


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Lindsell Train Investment Trust (The) 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.

Lindsell Train Investment Trust (The)'s Earnings Per Share (Diluted) for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Diluted Earnings Per Share (A: Mar. 2026 ) = (Net Income - Preferred Dividends) / Shares Outstanding (Diluted Average)
=(-38.807-0)/20.000
=-1.94

Lindsell Train Investment Trust (The)'s Earnings Per Share (Diluted) for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Diluted Earnings Per Share (Q: Mar. 2026 )=(Net Income - Preferred Dividends / Shares Outstanding (Diluted Average)
=(-31.989-0)/20.000
=-1.60

Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was £-1.94

* 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 £-1.94 mean?
Lindsell Train Investment Trust (The) (CHIX:LTIL) has a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of £-1.94 as of Mar. 2026. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on Lindsell Train Investment Trust (The) and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Lindsell Train Investment Trust (The) ranks #822 out of 825 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 99.6%.
Is Lindsell Train Investment Trust (The)'s Earnings per Share (Diluted) too high?
Lindsell Train Investment Trust (The)'s current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is £-1.94. Based on the distribution chart, Lindsell Train Investment Trust (The) ranks #822 out of 825 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Lindsell Train Investment Trust (The) has a GF Score™ of 33/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lindsell Train Investment Trust (The)'s Earnings per Share (Diluted) compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Lindsell Train Investment Trust (The) ranks #822 out of 825 companies for Earnings per Share (Diluted). This places Lindsell Train Investment Trust (The) in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 12.50. 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 12.50, based on 825 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 Lindsell Train Investment Trust (The) and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 12.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lindsell Train Investment Trust (The)'s current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is £-1.94. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lindsell Train Investment Trust (The) stock overvalued right now?
Lindsell Train Investment Trust (The) (CHIX:LTIL) has a current Earnings per Share (Diluted) of £-1.94. The current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is £-1.94. Lindsell Train Investment Trust (The)'s overall GF Score™ is 33/100 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 Lindsell Train Investment Trust (The) (CHIX:LTIL), the current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is £-1.94 as of Mar. 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.

Lindsell Train Investment Trust (The) Business Description

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Address 25 Southampton Buildings, London, GBR, WC2A 1AL
Lindsell Train Investment Trust (The) PLC is a UK-based investment trust company. The objective of the Company is to maximise long-term total returns with a minimum objective to maintain the real purchasing power of Sterling capital. The company's services are AIFM, Investor Relations & Marketing, Strategic Support, Fund Accounting, Company Secretarial, and Fund Administration.
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