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Famous BrandsFMBRF 84 Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $0.36 as of Feb. 2026. GuruFocus rates FMBRF with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of $3.63 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 262 Retail - Defensive companies, Famous Brands ranks worse than 56.11% on this metric.
Famous Brands's EPS (Basic) for the
six
months ended in Feb. 2026 was $0.23.
Its EPS (Basic) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was $0.36.
During the past 12 months, Famous Brands's average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 12.10% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 6.10% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 45.30% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 2.10% per year.
During the past 13 years, Famous Brands's highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 106.20% per year. The lowest was -48.70% per year. And the median was 18.95% per year.
Famous Brands (OTCPK:FMBRF) 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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Famous Brands Earnings per Share (Diluted) Related Terms
Famous Brands Earnings per Share (Diluted) Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Famous Brands's Earnings per Share (Diluted) can be seen below:
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FMBRF vs SYY, USFD, PFGC: Earnings per Share (Diluted) Comparison
For the Food Distribution subindustry, Famous Brands'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.
Famous Brands PE Ratio vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Famous Brands's PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Famous Brands's PE Ratio falls into.
Famous Brands 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.
Famous Brands's Earnings Per Share (Diluted) for the fiscal year that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as
Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $0.36
* 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 $0.36 mean?
Famous Brands (FMBRF) has a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $0.36 as of Feb. 2026. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on Famous Brands and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Famous Brands ranks #147 out of 262 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 56.1%.
Is Famous Brands' Earnings per Share (Diluted) too high?
Famous Brands' current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $0.36. The Retail - Defensive industry median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 8.00. Famous Brands' value of $0.36 is 95.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Famous Brands ranks #147 out of 262 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Famous Brands has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Famous Brands' Earnings per Share (Diluted) compare to SYY and USFD?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Famous Brands ranks #147 out of 262 companies for Earnings per Share (Diluted). This places Famous Brands in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 8.00. Famous Brands' value of $0.36 is 95.5% 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 a Retail - Defensive company?
The median Earnings per Share (Diluted) among Retail - Defensive companies is 8.00, based on 262 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. Famous Brands's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $0.36 is 95.5% 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 Famous Brands and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 8.00 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Famous Brands's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $0.36. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Famous Brands stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Famous Brands (FMBRF) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $3.63, compared to a current price of $3.05 — trading 16.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $0.36 and 95.5% below the Retail - Defensive industry median of 8.00. Famous Brands' overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Famous Brands (FMBRF), the current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $0.36 as of Feb. 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 Famous Brands (FMBRF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Famous Brands stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $3.05 is trading 16.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $3.63.
GuruFocus considers Famous Brands to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for FMBRF:
Earnings per Share (Diluted): $0.36
GF Value™: $3.63 vs. price of $3.05 (16.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 95.5% below the Retail - Defensive median (#147 of 262)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FMBRF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Famous Brands Ltd owns a portfolio of roughly 30 restaurant chains in Africa and the United Kingdom. Its brands include Steers, Wimpy, Debonairs Pizza, Fishaways, Mr Biggs, and Mugg & Bean. Franchisees operate all of the company's restaurants. The majority of the company's revenue comes from its supply chain segment, which is responsible for manufacturing restaurant items and delivering the products to the company's franchisees and other customers. More than three-quarters of company's restaurants are in South Africa. The company operates in South America, SADC, AME, and the UK.
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