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Chesapeake Utilities's EPS (Basic) for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was $1.06.
Its EPS (Basic) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $6.30.
During the past 12 months, Chesapeake Utilities's average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 10.40% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 6.00% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 6.60% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 8.30% per year.
During the past 13 years, Chesapeake Utilities's highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 19.00% per year. The lowest was -15.20% per year. And the median was 7.50% per year.
Chesapeake Utilities (NYSE:CPK) 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.
Chesapeake Utilities Earnings per Share (Diluted) Related Terms
Chesapeake Utilities Earnings per Share (Diluted) Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Chesapeake Utilities'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.
Chesapeake Utilities Earnings per Share (Diluted) Chart
CPK vs CTRI, NWN, MDU: Earnings per Share (Diluted) Comparison
For the Utilities - Regulated Gas subindustry, Chesapeake Utilities'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.
Chesapeake Utilities PE Ratio vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Chesapeake Utilities's PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Chesapeake Utilities's PE Ratio falls into.
Chesapeake Utilities 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.
Chesapeake Utilities'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 $6.27
* 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 $6.27 mean?
Chesapeake Utilities (CPK) has a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $6.27 as of Jun. 2026. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on Chesapeake Utilities and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Chesapeake Utilities ranks #201 out of 415 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 48.4%.
Is Chesapeake Utilities' Earnings per Share (Diluted) too high?
Chesapeake Utilities' current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $6.27. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 5.60. Chesapeake Utilities' value of $6.27 is 12% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Chesapeake Utilities ranks #201 out of 415 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Chesapeake Utilities has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Chesapeake Utilities' Earnings per Share (Diluted) compare to CTRI and NWN?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Chesapeake Utilities ranks #201 out of 415 companies for Earnings per Share (Diluted). This puts Chesapeake Utilities in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 5.60. Chesapeake Utilities' value of $6.27 is 12% 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 Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Earnings per Share (Diluted) among Utilities - Regulated companies is 5.60, based on 415 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. Chesapeake Utilities's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $6.27 is 12% 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 Chesapeake Utilities and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 5.60 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Chesapeake Utilities's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $6.27. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Chesapeake Utilities stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chesapeake Utilities (CPK) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $136.81, compared to a current price of $134.18 — trading 1.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $6.27 and 12% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 5.60. Chesapeake Utilities' overall GF Score™ is 82/100 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 Chesapeake Utilities (CPK), the current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $6.27 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 Chesapeake Utilities (CPK) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chesapeake Utilities stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $134.18 is trading 1.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $136.81.
GuruFocus considers Chesapeake Utilities to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for CPK:
Earnings per Share (Diluted): $6.27
GF Value™: $136.81 vs. price of $134.18 (1.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 12% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#201 of 415)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CPK stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Chesapeake Utilities Corp is an energy delivery company engaged in the distribution of natural gas, electricity, and propane; the transmission of natural gas; the generation of electricity and steam; and providing mobile compressed natural gas and other energy-related services to its customers. The company operates in two reportable segments, Regulated Energy and Unregulated Energy. The company's natural gas and electric distribution operations in Delaware, Maryland, and Florida are subject to regulation by PSC. Eastern Shore's natural gas transmission is subject to regulation by the FERC, and Peninsula Pipeline and Aspire Energy Express, its intrastate pipeline subsidiaries, are subject to regulation by the Florida PSC and Public Utilities Commission of Ohio, respectively.
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