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During the past 12 months, Amcon Distributing Co's average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was -64.30% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was -68.20% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was -37.60% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was -3.00% per year.
During the past 13 years, Amcon Distributing Co's highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 84.00% per year. The lowest was -68.20% per year. And the median was 0.00% per year.
Amcon Distributing Co (AMEX:DIT) Earnings per Share (Diluted) Explanation
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Amcon Distributing Co Earnings per Share (Diluted) Related Terms
Amcon Distributing Co Earnings per Share (Diluted) Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Amcon Distributing Co's Earnings per Share (Diluted) can be seen below:
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Amcon Distributing Co Earnings per Share (Diluted) Chart
DIT vs HCIL, TWG, HFFG: Earnings per Share (Diluted) Comparison
For the Food Distribution subindustry, Amcon Distributing Co's PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PE Ratio data, can be viewed below:
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Amcon Distributing Co PE Ratio vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Amcon Distributing Co's PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Amcon Distributing Co's PE Ratio falls into.
Amcon Distributing 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.
Amcon Distributing Co's Earnings Per Share (Diluted) for the fiscal year that ended in Sep. 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 $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?
Amcon Distributing Co (DIT) has a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $1.90 as of Jun. 2026. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on Amcon Distributing Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Amcon Distributing Co ranks #257 out of 261 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 98.5%.
Is Amcon Distributing Co's Earnings per Share (Diluted) too high?
Amcon Distributing Co's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $1.90. The Retail - Defensive industry median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 7.70. Amcon Distributing Co's value of $1.90 is 75.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Amcon Distributing Co ranks #257 out of 261 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Amcon Distributing Co has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Amcon Distributing Co's Earnings per Share (Diluted) compare to HCIL and TWG?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Amcon Distributing Co ranks #257 out of 261 companies for Earnings per Share (Diluted). This places Amcon Distributing Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 7.70. Amcon Distributing Co's value of $1.90 is 75.3% 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 Retail - Defensive company?
The median Earnings per Share (Diluted) among Retail - Defensive companies is 7.70, based on 261 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. Amcon Distributing Co's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $1.90 is 75.3% 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 Amcon Distributing Co and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 7.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Amcon Distributing Co'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 Amcon Distributing Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Amcon Distributing Co (DIT) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $94.85, compared to a current price of $71.50 — trading 24.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $1.90 and 75.3% below the Retail - Defensive industry median of 7.70. Amcon Distributing Co's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 7 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 Amcon Distributing Co (DIT), the current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $1.90 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 Amcon Distributing Co (DIT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Amcon Distributing Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $71.50 is trading 24.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $94.85.
GuruFocus considers Amcon Distributing Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for DIT:
Earnings per Share (Diluted): $1.90
GF Value™: $94.85 vs. price of $71.50 (24.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 75.3% below the Retail - Defensive median (#257 of 261)
No single metric tells the full story. See the DIT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Amcon Distributing Co is engaged in the wholesale and retail distribution of consumer products such as cigarettes, tobacco, confectionery, health food, and others. It operates in two segments: Wholesale distribution segment distributing consumer products to the retail outlets including convenience stores, grocery stores, liquor stores, drug stores and tobacco shops in the Central, Rocky Mountain, and Southern regions of the United States; and the Retail health food segment is a specialty retailer of natural/organic groceries and dietary supplements throughout the Midwest and Florida. The company earns a majority of the revenue from the Wholesale distribution segment.
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