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During the past 4 years, Central Plains Bancshares's highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 38.10% per year. The lowest was 38.10% per year. And the median was 38.10% per year.
Central Plains Bancshares (NAS:CPBI) 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.
Central Plains Bancshares Earnings per Share (Diluted) Related Terms
Central Plains Bancshares Earnings per Share (Diluted) Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Central Plains Bancshares'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.
Central Plains Bancshares Earnings per Share (Diluted) Chart
CPBI vs FBSI, FSEA, ASRV: Earnings per Share (Diluted) Comparison
For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Central Plains Bancshares'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.
Central Plains Bancshares PE Ratio vs Banks Industry
For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Central Plains Bancshares's PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Central Plains Bancshares's PE Ratio falls into.
Central Plains Bancshares 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.
Central Plains Bancshares'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 Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $1.18
* 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 $1.18 mean?
Central Plains Bancshares (CPBI) has a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $1.18 as of Jun. 2026. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on Central Plains Bancshares and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Central Plains Bancshares ranks #135 out of 1407 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 9.6%.
Is Central Plains Bancshares' Earnings per Share (Diluted) too high?
Central Plains Bancshares' current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $1.18. The Banks industry median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 7.50. Central Plains Bancshares' value of $1.18 is 84.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Central Plains Bancshares ranks #135 out of 1407 companies in the Banks industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Central Plains Bancshares has a GF Score™ of 35/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Central Plains Bancshares' Earnings per Share (Diluted) compare to FBSI and FSEA?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Central Plains Bancshares ranks #135 out of 1407 companies for Earnings per Share (Diluted). This places Central Plains Bancshares in the top 10% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 7.50. Central Plains Bancshares' value of $1.18 is 84.3% 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 Banks company?
The median Earnings per Share (Diluted) among Banks companies is 7.50, based on 1,407 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. Central Plains Bancshares's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $1.18 is 84.3% 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 Central Plains Bancshares and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 7.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Central Plains Bancshares's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $1.18. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Central Plains Bancshares stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Central Plains Bancshares (CPBI) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $17.70, compared to a current price of $21.45 — trading 21.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $1.18 and 84.3% below the Banks industry median of 7.50. Central Plains Bancshares' overall GF Score™ is 35/100 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 Central Plains Bancshares (CPBI), the current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $1.18 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 Central Plains Bancshares (CPBI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Central Plains Bancshares stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $21.45 is trading 21.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $17.70.
GuruFocus considers Central Plains Bancshares to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CPBI:
Earnings per Share (Diluted): $1.18
GF Value™: $17.70 vs. price of $21.45 (21.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 84.3% below the Banks median (#135 of 1407)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CPBI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Central Plains Bancshares Inc operates as the bank holding company for Home Federal Savings and Loan Association of Grand Island that provides mortgage, consumer, commercial real estate, and commercial loans. The bank business consists mainly of accepting deposits from the general public and investing those deposits, together with funds generated from operations, in one- to four-family residential mortgage loans secured by properties located in primary market area, as well as commercial real estate loans. The company's revenue is derived from the business of banking.
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