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Caledonia Mining's EPS (Basic) for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was $1.36.
Its EPS (Basic) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $3.49.
During the past 12 months, Caledonia Mining's average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 86.50% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 16.50% per year.
During the past 13 years, Caledonia Mining's highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 82.20% per year. The lowest was -147.20% per year. And the median was 13.60% per year.
Caledonia Mining (AMEX:CMCL) 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.
Caledonia Mining Earnings per Share (Diluted) Related Terms
Caledonia Mining Earnings per Share (Diluted) Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Caledonia Mining'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.
Caledonia Mining Earnings per Share (Diluted) Chart
CMCL vs IDR, VGZ, USAU: Earnings per Share (Diluted) Comparison
For the Gold subindustry, Caledonia Mining'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.
Caledonia Mining PE Ratio vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Caledonia Mining's PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Caledonia Mining's PE Ratio falls into.
Caledonia Mining 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.
Caledonia Mining'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 quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $3.49
* 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 $3.49 mean?
Caledonia Mining (CMCL) has a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $3.49 as of Jun. 2026. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on Caledonia Mining and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Caledonia Mining ranks #967 out of 1951 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 49.6%.
Is Caledonia Mining's Earnings per Share (Diluted) too high?
Caledonia Mining's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $3.49. The Metals & Mining industry median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 16.20. Caledonia Mining's value of $3.49 is 78.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Caledonia Mining ranks #967 out of 1951 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Caledonia Mining has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Caledonia Mining's Earnings per Share (Diluted) compare to IDR and VGZ?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Caledonia Mining ranks #967 out of 1951 companies for Earnings per Share (Diluted). This puts Caledonia Mining in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 16.20. Caledonia Mining's value of $3.49 is 78.5% 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 a Metals & Mining company?
The median Earnings per Share (Diluted) among Metals & Mining companies is 16.20, based on 1,951 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. Caledonia Mining's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $3.49 is 78.5% 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 Caledonia Mining and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 16.20 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Caledonia Mining's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $3.49. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Caledonia Mining stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Caledonia Mining (CMCL) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $21.80, compared to a current price of $22.84 — trading 4.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $3.49 and 78.5% below the Metals & Mining industry median of 16.20. Caledonia Mining's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 5 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 Caledonia Mining (CMCL), the current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $3.49 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.
Is Caledonia Mining (CMCL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Caledonia Mining stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $22.84 is trading 4.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $21.80.
GuruFocus considers Caledonia Mining to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for CMCL:
Earnings per Share (Diluted): $3.49
GF Value™: $21.80 vs. price of $22.84 (4.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 78.5% below the Metals & Mining median (#967 of 1951)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CMCL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Caledonia Mining Corp PLC is a gold exploration, development, and mining company. The company's segment includes Blanket, South Africa, Bilboes Oxide mine, and E&E projects. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the Blanket project. The Blanket Mine is located in the south-west of Zimbabwe and operates at a depth of approximately 750 meters below the surface. Its project includes Maligreen and Motapa.
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