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National GridCHIX:NGL -0.19%73 Earnings per Share (Diluted) is £0.65 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates CHIX:NGL with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of £7.56 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 415 Utilities - Regulated companies, National Grid ranks worse than 63.86% on this metric.
National Grid's EPS (Basic) for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was £0.53.
Its EPS (Basic) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was £0.66.
During the past 12 months, National Grid's average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 5.10% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was -0.30% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 5.30% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 2.70% per year.
During the past 13 years, National Grid's highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 57.20% per year. The lowest was -23.50% per year. And the median was 1.00% per year.
National Grid (CHIX:NGl) 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.
National Grid Earnings per Share (Diluted) Related Terms
National Grid Earnings per Share (Diluted) Historical Data
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The historical data trend for National Grid'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.
CHIX:NGL vs NEE, SO, DUK: Earnings per Share (Diluted) Comparison
For the Utilities - Regulated Electric subindustry, National Grid'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.
National Grid PE Ratio vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, National Grid's PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where National Grid's PE Ratio falls into.
National Grid 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.
National Grid's Earnings Per Share (Diluted) for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as
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 £0.65
* 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 £0.65 mean?
National Grid (CHIX:NGL) has a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of £0.65 as of Mar. 2026. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on National Grid and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, National Grid ranks #265 out of 415 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 63.9%.
Is National Grid's Earnings per Share (Diluted) too high?
National Grid's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is £0.65. Based on the distribution chart, National Grid ranks #265 out of 415 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, National Grid has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does National Grid's Earnings per Share (Diluted) compare to NEE and SO?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, National Grid ranks #265 out of 415 companies for Earnings per Share (Diluted). This places National Grid in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 5.10. 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 Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Earnings per Share (Diluted) among Utilities - Regulated companies is 5.10, based on 415 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 National Grid and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 5.10 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. National Grid's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is £0.65. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is National Grid stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, National Grid (CHIX:NGL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £7.56, compared to a current price of £11.95 — trading 58.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is £0.65. National Grid's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 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 National Grid (CHIX:NGL), the current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is £0.65 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.
Is National Grid (CHIX:NGL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, National Grid stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of £11.95 is trading 58.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of £7.56.
GuruFocus considers National Grid to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:NGL:
Earnings per Share (Diluted): £0.65
GF Value™: £7.56 vs. price of £11.95 (58.1% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:NGL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
National Grid owns and operates the electric transmission system in England and Wales. It sold the bulk of its UK gas transmission business in fiscal 2023 to fund the acquisition of PPL's UK power distribution assets. In the Northeastern United States, it serves electricity and gas customers combined in three states. It also owns regulated transmission electricity networks in the United States, metering services and merchant transmission lines in the UK.
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