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Daido Steel Co's EPS (Basic) for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.34.
Its EPS (Basic) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $1.12.
During the past 12 months, Daido Steel Co's average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 20.20% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was -1.70% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 26.00% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 8.90% per year.
During the past 13 years, Daido Steel Co's highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 63.60% per year. The lowest was -33.90% per year. And the median was 3.70% per year.
Daido Steel Co (OTCPK:DAIDF) 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.
Daido Steel Co Earnings per Share (Diluted) Related Terms
Daido Steel Co Earnings per Share (Diluted) Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Daido Steel Co'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.
DAIDF vs NUE, STLD, RS: Earnings per Share (Diluted) Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, Daido Steel Co'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.
Daido Steel Co PE Ratio vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Daido Steel Co's PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Daido Steel Co's PE Ratio falls into.
Daido Steel Co 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.
Daido Steel Co'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 $1.12
* 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 $1.12 mean?
Daido Steel Co (DAIDF) has a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $1.12 as of Mar. 2026. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on Daido Steel Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Daido Steel Co ranks #222 out of 457 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 48.6%.
Is Daido Steel Co's Earnings per Share (Diluted) too high?
Daido Steel Co's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $1.12. Based on the distribution chart, Daido Steel Co ranks #222 out of 457 companies in the Steel industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Daido Steel Co has a GF Score™ of 75/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Daido Steel Co's Earnings per Share (Diluted) compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Daido Steel Co ranks #222 out of 457 companies for Earnings per Share (Diluted). This puts Daido Steel Co in the upper half of its industry. 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 Steel company?
A good Earnings per Share (Diluted) depends on the Steel industry context. However, Earnings per Share (Diluted) should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. 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 Daido Steel Co and its competitors. Daido Steel Co's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $1.12. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Daido Steel Co stock overvalued right now?
Daido Steel Co (DAIDF) has a current Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $1.12. The stock's GF Value™ is $7.34, compared to a current price of $11.70 — trading 59.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $1.12. Daido Steel Co's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 2 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 Daido Steel Co (DAIDF), the current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $1.12 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 Daido Steel Co (DAIDF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Daido Steel Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $11.70 is trading 59.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $7.34.
Key valuation signals for DAIDF:
Earnings per Share (Diluted): $1.12
GF Value™: $7.34 vs. price of $11.70 (59.4% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the DAIDF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Daido Steel Co Ltd is a Japan-based company that primarily operates through three segments. The special steel segment produces and distributes specialty steel for automotive parts, industrial machinery parts, electrical machinery parts, construction, and tool steel. The high-performance materials and magnetic materials segment produces and sells stainless steel, nickel-based alloys, electrical and electronic parts, magnetic material products, alloy powder, titanium products, and welding wire. The parts for automobile and industrial equipment segment is engaged in forging and casting for parts for automobiles, industrial machines, chemical equipment, and oil drilling rigs. The company generates majority of its revenue from the Japanese domestic market.
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