Focused on building reliable datasets, financial models, and research tools for value-minded investors. Committed to turning complex data into practical guidance for value-investing and long-term wealth.
Dr. Charlie Tian is the founder and CEO of GuruFocus.com, a leading global investment research platform established in 2004. With a Ph.D. in physics, Dr. Tian transitioned from science to finance, applying a data-driven, disciplined approach to value investing.
Cathay Pacific AirwaysCPCAF 81 Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $0.27 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates CPCAF with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.67 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 796 Transportation companies, Cathay Pacific Airways ranks worse than 125628.02% on this metric.
During the past 13 years, Cathay Pacific Airways's highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 88.20% per year. The lowest was -98.10% per year. And the median was 2.90% per year.
Cathay Pacific Airways (OTCPK:CPCAF) 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.
Cathay Pacific Airways Earnings per Share (Diluted) Related Terms
Cathay Pacific Airways Earnings per Share (Diluted) Historical Data
* Premium members only.
The historical data trend for Cathay Pacific Airways'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.
Cathay Pacific Airways Earnings per Share (Diluted) Chart
CPCAF vs DAL, UAL, LUV: Earnings per Share (Diluted) Comparison
For the Airlines subindustry, Cathay Pacific Airways'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.
Cathay Pacific Airways PE Ratio vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Cathay Pacific Airways's PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Cathay Pacific Airways's PE Ratio falls into.
Cathay Pacific Airways 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.
Cathay Pacific Airways'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 semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $0.27
* 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 $0.27 mean?
Cathay Pacific Airways (CPCAF) has a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $0.27 as of Jun. 2026. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on Cathay Pacific Airways and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Cathay Pacific Airways ranks #999999 out of 796 companies in the Transportation industry.
Is Cathay Pacific Airways' Earnings per Share (Diluted) too high?
Cathay Pacific Airways' current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $0.27. The Transportation industry median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 3.70. Cathay Pacific Airways' value of $0.27 is 92.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cathay Pacific Airways ranks #999999 out of 796 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Cathay Pacific Airways has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cathay Pacific Airways' Earnings per Share (Diluted) compare to DAL and UAL?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Cathay Pacific Airways ranks #999999 out of 796 companies for Earnings per Share (Diluted). This places Cathay Pacific Airways in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 3.70. Cathay Pacific Airways' value of $0.27 is 92.7% 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 Transportation company?
The median Earnings per Share (Diluted) among Transportation companies is 3.70, based on 796 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. Cathay Pacific Airways's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $0.27 is 92.7% 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 Cathay Pacific Airways and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 3.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cathay Pacific Airways's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $0.27. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cathay Pacific Airways stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cathay Pacific Airways (CPCAF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.67, compared to a current price of $1.65 — trading 1.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $0.27 and 92.7% below the Transportation industry median of 3.70. Cathay Pacific Airways' overall GF Score™ is 81/100 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 Cathay Pacific Airways (CPCAF), the current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $0.27 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 Cathay Pacific Airways (CPCAF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cathay Pacific Airways stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $1.65 is trading 1.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $1.67.
GuruFocus considers Cathay Pacific Airways to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for CPCAF:
Earnings per Share (Diluted): $0.27
GF Value™: $1.67 vs. price of $1.65 (1.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 92.7% below the Transportation median (#999999 of 796)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CPCAF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Cathay Pacific is Hong Kong's largest airline group, operating a fleet of 237 aircraft as of December 2025 and serving over 100 destinations globally. As of March 2026, its largest shareholders remain Swire Pacific and Air China, with stakes of 45% and 29%, respectively. The group operates the full-service carrier Cathay Pacific, low-cost carrier HK Express, and cargo operator Air Hong Kong.
81GF Score
Get the complete analysis for CPCAF
Earnings per Share (Diluted) is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.
Quick Browse
Personalize
Premium Gurus 
Create New Portfolio
CPCAF has been successfully added to your 
