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Capital Southwest's EPS (Basic) for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.46.
Its EPS (Basic) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $1.99.
During the past 12 months, Capital Southwest's average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 29.30% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 20.00% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was -5.00% per year.
During the past 13 years, Capital Southwest's highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 86.60% per year. The lowest was -41.30% per year. And the median was -4.75% per year.
Capital Southwest (NAS:CSWC) 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.
Capital Southwest Earnings per Share (Diluted) Related Terms
Capital Southwest Earnings per Share (Diluted) Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Capital Southwest'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.
Capital Southwest Earnings per Share (Diluted) Chart
CSWC vs BTT, QQQX, NFJ: Earnings per Share (Diluted) Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, Capital Southwest'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.
Capital Southwest PE Ratio vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Capital Southwest's PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Capital Southwest's PE Ratio falls into.
Capital Southwest 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.
Capital Southwest'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 Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $1.90
* 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 $1.90 mean?
Capital Southwest (CSWC) has a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $1.90 as of Mar. 2026. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on Capital Southwest and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Capital Southwest ranks #341 out of 829 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 41.1%.
Is Capital Southwest's Earnings per Share (Diluted) too high?
Capital Southwest's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $1.90. The Asset Management industry median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 13.10. Capital Southwest's value of $1.90 is 85.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Capital Southwest ranks #341 out of 829 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Capital Southwest has a GF Score™ of 54/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Capital Southwest's Earnings per Share (Diluted) compare to BTT and QQQX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Capital Southwest ranks #341 out of 829 companies for Earnings per Share (Diluted). This puts Capital Southwest in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 13.10. Capital Southwest's value of $1.90 is 85.5% 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 an Asset Management company?
The median Earnings per Share (Diluted) among Asset Management companies is 13.10, based on 829 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. Capital Southwest's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $1.90 is 85.5% 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 Capital Southwest and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 13.10 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Capital Southwest's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $1.90. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Capital Southwest stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Capital Southwest (CSWC) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $26.36, compared to a current price of $24.30 — trading 7.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $1.90 and 85.5% below the Asset Management industry median of 13.10. Capital Southwest's overall GF Score™ is 54/100 with 10 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 Capital Southwest (CSWC), the current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $1.90 as of Mar. 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 Capital Southwest (CSWC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Capital Southwest stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $24.30 is trading 7.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $26.36.
GuruFocus considers Capital Southwest to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for CSWC:
Earnings per Share (Diluted): $1.90
GF Value™: $26.36 vs. price of $24.30 (7.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 85.5% below the Asset Management median (#341 of 829)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CSWC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Capital Southwest Corp is a U.S.-based investment company that specializes in providing customized financing to middle market companies across various industries. The company's investment objective is to produce attractive risk-adjusted returns by generating current income from debt investments and capital appreciation from equity and equity related investments. It focuses on providing flexible financing solutions through partnerships with business owners, management teams, and financial sponsors. The company's portfolio may include senior debt, second lien, and subordinated debt, preferred stocks, common stocks, and warrants. The primary source of revenue comprises interest income and dividend income from investments made as well as management fees.
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