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Farmers & Merchants Bank of Long Beach (OTCPK:FMBL) 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.
Farmers & Merchants Bank of Long Beach Earnings per Share (Diluted) Related Terms
Farmers & Merchants Bank of Long Beach Earnings per Share (Diluted) Historical Data
* 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.
Farmers & Merchants Bank of Long Beach Earnings per Share (Diluted) Chart
Farmers & Merchants Bank of Long Beach Annual Data
FMBL vs CLBK, HFWA, PFBC: Earnings per Share (Diluted) Comparison
For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Farmers & Merchants Bank of Long Beach'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.
Farmers & Merchants Bank of Long Beach PE Ratio vs Banks Industry
Farmers & Merchants Bank of Long Beach 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.
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 $702.99
* 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 $702.99 mean?
Farmers & Merchants Bank of Long Beach (FMBL) has a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $702.99 as of Jun. 2026. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on Farmers & Merchants Bank of Long Beach and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Farmers & Merchants Bank of Long Beach ranks #1264 out of 1402 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 90.2%.
Is Farmers & Merchants Bank of Long Beach's Earnings per Share (Diluted) too high?
Farmers & Merchants Bank of Long Beach's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $702.99. The Banks industry median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 7.50. Farmers & Merchants Bank of Long Beach's value of $702.99 is 9273.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Farmers & Merchants Bank of Long Beach ranks #1264 out of 1402 companies in the Banks industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Farmers & Merchants Bank of Long Beach has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Farmers & Merchants Bank of Long Beach's Earnings per Share (Diluted) compare to CLBK and HFWA?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Farmers & Merchants Bank of Long Beach ranks #1264 out of 1402 companies for Earnings per Share (Diluted). This places Farmers & Merchants Bank of Long Beach in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 7.50. Farmers & Merchants Bank of Long Beach's value of $702.99 is 9273.2% 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 7.50, based on 1,402 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. Farmers & Merchants Bank of Long Beach's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $702.99 is 9273.2% 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 Farmers & Merchants Bank of Long Beach and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 7.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Farmers & Merchants Bank of Long Beach's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $702.99. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Farmers & Merchants Bank of Long Beach stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Farmers & Merchants Bank of Long Beach (FMBL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $7,243.20, compared to a current price of $9,920.00 — trading 37% above its estimated fair value. The current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $702.99 and 9273.2% above the Banks industry median of 7.50. Farmers & Merchants Bank of Long Beach's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 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 Farmers & Merchants Bank of Long Beach (FMBL), the current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $702.99 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 Farmers & Merchants Bank of Long Beach (FMBL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Farmers & Merchants Bank of Long Beach stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $9,920.00 is trading 37% above its estimated GF Value™ of $7,243.20.
GuruFocus considers Farmers & Merchants Bank of Long Beach to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FMBL:
Earnings per Share (Diluted): $702.99
GF Value™: $7,243.20 vs. price of $9,920.00 (37% above fair value)
Industry Position: 9273.2% above the Banks median (#1264 of 1402)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FMBL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Farmers & Merchants Bank of Long Beach offers a broad range of banking products and services to individuals, professionals, and small to medium sized businesses. The bank operates branches across California's Los Angeles County, Orange County, and Santa Barbara County, supported by online and mobile banking platforms. As a full service commercial bank, it provides services including demand, money market, savings, and time deposits, as well as loans such as commercial real estate, construction, commercial business, and residential loans, including single family and multifamily financing, along with other business oriented banking services.
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