Smurfit WestRock (CHIX:SWRL) Earnings per Share (Diluted): £0.54 (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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CHIX:SWRL Smurfit WestRock PLC CHIX:SWRL
59 GF Score
Price £33.79
GF Value £35.35
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Smurfit WestRock Earnings per Share (Diluted)?

Smurfit WestRock CHIX:SWRL 59 Earnings per Share (Diluted) is £0.54 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates CHIX:SWRL with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of £35.35 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 306 Packaging & Containers companies, Smurfit WestRock ranks worse than 79.08% on this metric.

Smurfit WestRock's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was £0.09. Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was £0.54.

Smurfit WestRock's EPS (Basic) for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was £0.09. Its EPS (Basic) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was £0.54.

Smurfit WestRock's EPS without NRI for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was £0.15. Its EPS without NRI for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was £1.14.

During the past 12 months, Smurfit WestRock's average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was -26.00% per year. During the past 3 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was -24.50% per year. During the past 5 years, the average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was -9.60% per year. During the past 10 years, the average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 1.70% per year.

During the past 13 years, Smurfit WestRock's highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 73.30% per year. The lowest was -34.10% per year. And the median was 9.90% per year.


Smurfit WestRock  (CHIX:SWRl) 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.


Smurfit WestRock Earnings per Share (Diluted) Related Terms


Smurfit WestRock Earnings per Share (Diluted) Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Smurfit WestRock'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.

Smurfit WestRock Earnings per Share (Diluted) Chart

Smurfit WestRock Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Earnings per Share (Diluted)
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 2.22 3.25 2.50 0.65 0.99

Smurfit WestRock Quarterly Data
Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 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 0.57 -0.04 0.35 0.13 0.09

CHIX:SWRL vs PKG, IP, AMCR: Earnings per Share (Diluted) Comparison

For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, Smurfit WestRock'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.


Smurfit WestRock PE Ratio vs Packaging & Containers Industry

For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Smurfit WestRock's PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Smurfit WestRock's PE Ratio falls into.


CHIX:SWRL
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Smurfit WestRock 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.

Smurfit WestRock's Earnings Per Share (Diluted) for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Diluted Earnings Per Share (A: Dec. 2025 ) = (Net Income - Preferred Dividends) / Shares Outstanding (Diluted Average)
=(522.153-0)/526.000
=0.99

Smurfit WestRock'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)
=(48.75-0)/526.000
=0.09

Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was £0.54

* 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 £0.54 mean?
Smurfit WestRock (CHIX:SWRL) has a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of £0.54 as of Mar. 2026. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on Smurfit WestRock and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Smurfit WestRock ranks #242 out of 306 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 79.1%.
Is Smurfit WestRock's Earnings per Share (Diluted) too high?
Smurfit WestRock's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is £0.54. Based on the distribution chart, Smurfit WestRock ranks #242 out of 306 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Smurfit WestRock has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Smurfit WestRock's Earnings per Share (Diluted) compare to PKG and IP?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, Smurfit WestRock ranks #242 out of 306 companies for Earnings per Share (Diluted). This places Smurfit WestRock in the lower half of its industry. 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 Packaging & Containers company?
A good Earnings per Share (Diluted) depends on the Packaging & Containers industry context. 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 Smurfit WestRock and its competitors. Smurfit WestRock's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is £0.54. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Smurfit WestRock stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Smurfit WestRock (CHIX:SWRL) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is £35.35, compared to a current price of £33.79 — trading 4.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is £0.54. Smurfit WestRock's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 with 6 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 Smurfit WestRock (CHIX:SWRL), the current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is £0.54 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 Smurfit WestRock (CHIX:SWRL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Smurfit WestRock stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of £33.79 is trading 4.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of £35.35. GuruFocus considers Smurfit WestRock to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:SWRL:

  • Earnings per Share (Diluted): £0.54
  • GF Value™: £35.35 vs. price of £33.79 (4.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 59/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:SWRL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Smurfit WestRock Business Description

Address Beech Hill, Clonskeagh, Dublin 4, Dublin, IRL, D04 N2R2
Smurfit WestRock PLC manufactures corrugated packaging and consumer packaging, such as folding cartons and paperboard. operates a vertically integrated system supplying wood and recovered fiber to produce various grades of board, which are then converted into packaging products. Its main packaging categories include corrugated containers and consumer packaging, with additional products such as solidboard, kraft paper, graphic board, paper sacks, and bag-in-box packaging. The company's geographical segments include North America (including the U.S., Canada and Mexico), Europe, the Middle East and Africa and Asia-Pacific, and Latin America. The majority of the company's revenue is derived from product sales in the North American region.
59GF Score

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