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Erste Group Bank AG.'s EPS (Basic) for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $2.49.
Its EPS (Basic) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $10.65.
During the past 12 months, Erste Group Bank AG.'s average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 19.40% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 18.50% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 32.50% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 11.50% per year.
During the past 13 years, Erste Group Bank AG.'s highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 530.80% per year. The lowest was -80.80% per year. And the median was 2.70% per year.
Erste Group Bank AG. (OTCPK:EBKOF) 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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Erste Group Bank AG. Earnings per Share (Diluted) Related Terms
Erste Group Bank AG. Earnings per Share (Diluted) Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Erste Group Bank AG.'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.
Erste Group Bank AG. Earnings per Share (Diluted) Chart
EBKOF vs PNC, USB: Earnings per Share (Diluted) Comparison
For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Erste Group Bank AG.'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.
Erste Group Bank AG. PE Ratio vs Banks Industry
For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Erste Group Bank AG.'s PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Erste Group Bank AG.'s PE Ratio falls into.
Erste Group Bank AG. 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.
Erste Group Bank AG.'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 Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $10.65
* 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 $10.65 mean?
Erste Group Bank AG. (EBKOF) has a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $10.65 as of Mar. 2026. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on Erste Group Bank AG. and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Erste Group Bank AG. ranks #360 out of 1415 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 25.4%.
Is Erste Group Bank AG.'s Earnings per Share (Diluted) too high?
Erste Group Bank AG.'s current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $10.65. The Banks industry median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 7.30. Erste Group Bank AG.'s value of $10.65 is 45.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Erste Group Bank AG. ranks #360 out of 1415 companies in the Banks industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Erste Group Bank AG. has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Erste Group Bank AG.'s Earnings per Share (Diluted) compare to PNC and USB?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Erste Group Bank AG. ranks #360 out of 1415 companies for Earnings per Share (Diluted). This puts Erste Group Bank AG. in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 7.30. Erste Group Bank AG.'s value of $10.65 is 45.9% 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 a Banks company?
The median Earnings per Share (Diluted) among Banks companies is 7.30, based on 1,415 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. Erste Group Bank AG.'s current Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $10.65 is 45.9% 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 Erste Group Bank AG. and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 7.30 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Erste Group Bank AG.'s current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $10.65. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Erste Group Bank AG. stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Erste Group Bank AG. (EBKOF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $79.80, compared to a current price of $128.61 — trading 61.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $10.65 and 45.9% above the Banks industry median of 7.30. Erste Group Bank AG.'s overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 6 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 Erste Group Bank AG. (EBKOF), the current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $10.65 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 Erste Group Bank AG. (EBKOF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Erste Group Bank AG. stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $128.61 is trading 61.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $79.80.
GuruFocus considers Erste Group Bank AG. to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for EBKOF:
Earnings per Share (Diluted): $10.65
GF Value™: $79.80 vs. price of $128.61 (61.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 45.9% above the Banks median (#360 of 1415)
No single metric tells the full story. See the EBKOF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Erste Group Bank AG. is an Austria-based financial services provider catering to the needs of individuals, corporates, small businesses, and other enterprises. It offers a complete range of banking and other financial services, such as savings accounts, asset management (including investment funds), consumer credit and mortgage lending, investment banking, securities and derivatives trading, project finance, foreign exchange trading, leasing, factoring, etc. The Group's operating segments are defined according to the core markets in which it operates and include Austria, Central and Eastern Europe, and Other. Maximum revenue is generated from the Central and Eastern Europe segment, which represents its operations in the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Romania, Hungary, Croatia, and Serbia.
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