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Commercial Metals CoCMC +1.95%71 Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $5.31 as of May. 2026. GuruFocus rates CMC with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of $62.32 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,413 Industrial Products companies, Commercial Metals Co ranks worse than 83.71% on this metric.
Commercial Metals Co's EPS (Basic) for the
three
months ended in May. 2026 was $1.56.
Its EPS (Basic) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 was $5.36.
During the past 12 months, Commercial Metals Co's average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 127.60% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was -27.40% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 3.50% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 26.70% per year.
During the past 13 years, Commercial Metals Co's highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 348.40% per year. The lowest was -81.10% per year. And the median was 27.25% per year.
Commercial Metals Co (NYSE:CMC) 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.
Commercial Metals Co Earnings per Share (Diluted) Related Terms
Commercial Metals Co Earnings per Share (Diluted) Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Commercial Metals Co'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.
Commercial Metals Co Earnings per Share (Diluted) Chart
CMC vs ESAB, GPGI, WOR: Earnings per Share (Diluted) Comparison
For the Metal Fabrication subindustry, Commercial Metals Co'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.
Commercial Metals Co PE Ratio vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Commercial Metals Co's PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Commercial Metals Co's PE Ratio falls into.
Commercial Metals Co 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.
Commercial Metals Co's Earnings Per Share (Diluted) for the fiscal year that ended in Aug. 2025 is calculated as
Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $5.31
* 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 $5.31 mean?
Commercial Metals Co (CMC) has a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $5.31 as of May. 2026. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on Commercial Metals Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Commercial Metals Co ranks #2020 out of 2413 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 83.7%.
Is Commercial Metals Co's Earnings per Share (Diluted) too high?
Commercial Metals Co's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $5.31. The Industrial Products industry median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 3.60. Commercial Metals Co's value of $5.31 is 47.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Commercial Metals Co ranks #2020 out of 2413 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Commercial Metals Co has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Commercial Metals Co's Earnings per Share (Diluted) compare to ESAB and GPGI?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Commercial Metals Co ranks #2020 out of 2413 companies for Earnings per Share (Diluted). This places Commercial Metals Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 3.60. Commercial Metals Co's value of $5.31 is 47.5% 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Earnings per Share (Diluted) among Industrial Products companies is 3.60, based on 2,413 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. Commercial Metals Co's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $5.31 is 47.5% 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 Commercial Metals Co and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 3.60 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Commercial Metals Co's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $5.31. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Commercial Metals Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Commercial Metals Co (CMC) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $62.32, compared to a current price of $75.13 — trading 20.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $5.31 and 47.5% above the Industrial Products industry median of 3.60. Commercial Metals Co's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 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 Commercial Metals Co (CMC), the current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $5.31 as of May. 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 Commercial Metals Co (CMC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Commercial Metals Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $75.13 is trading 20.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $62.32.
GuruFocus considers Commercial Metals Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CMC:
Earnings per Share (Diluted): $5.31
GF Value™: $62.32 vs. price of $75.13 (20.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 47.5% above the Industrial Products median (#2020 of 2413)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CMC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Commercial Metals Co is a manufacturer and supplier of early-stage construction materials, including steel reinforcing bars, concrete pipes, precast products, and soil stabilization solutions. It also produces merchant bar, steel fence posts, and wire rod, serving domestic and some international markets in Europe and Asia. Its products are used in infrastructure and building projects such as highways, bridges, airports, and commercial and residential buildings.
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