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Barry Callebaut AG's EPS (Basic) for the
six
months ended in Feb. 2026 was €0.18.
Its EPS (Basic) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was €0.48.
During the past 12 months, Barry Callebaut AG's average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 68.80% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was -23.90% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was -8.20% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 2.20% per year.
During the past 13 years, Barry Callebaut AG's highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 49.50% per year. The lowest was -23.90% per year. And the median was 5.00% per year.
Barry Callebaut AG (FRA:BCLM) 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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Barry Callebaut AG Earnings per Share (Diluted) Related Terms
Barry Callebaut AG Earnings per Share (Diluted) Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Barry Callebaut 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.
Barry Callebaut AG Earnings per Share (Diluted) Chart
FRA:BCLM vs MDLZ, HSY, TR: Earnings per Share (Diluted) Comparison
For the Confectioners subindustry, Barry Callebaut 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.
Barry Callebaut AG PE Ratio vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Barry Callebaut AG's PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Barry Callebaut AG's PE Ratio falls into.
Barry Callebaut 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.
Barry Callebaut AG's Earnings Per Share (Diluted) for the fiscal year that ended in Aug. 2025 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 €0.48
* 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 €0.48 mean?
Barry Callebaut AG (FRA:BCLM) has a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of €0.48 as of Feb. 2026. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on Barry Callebaut AG and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Barry Callebaut AG ranks #1294 out of 1526 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 84.8%.
Is Barry Callebaut AG's Earnings per Share (Diluted) too high?
Barry Callebaut AG's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is €0.48. Based on the distribution chart, Barry Callebaut AG ranks #1294 out of 1526 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Barry Callebaut AG has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Barry Callebaut AG's Earnings per Share (Diluted) compare to MDLZ and HSY?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Barry Callebaut AG ranks #1294 out of 1526 companies for Earnings per Share (Diluted). This places Barry Callebaut AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 7.35. 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Earnings per Share (Diluted) among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 7.35, based on 1,526 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. 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 Barry Callebaut AG and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 7.35 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Barry Callebaut AG's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is €0.48. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Barry Callebaut AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Barry Callebaut AG (FRA:BCLM) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €20.96, compared to a current price of €11.70 — trading 44.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is €0.48. Barry Callebaut AG's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 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 Barry Callebaut AG (FRA:BCLM), the current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is €0.48 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 Barry Callebaut AG (FRA:BCLM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Barry Callebaut AG stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €11.70 is trading 44.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of €20.96.
GuruFocus considers Barry Callebaut AG to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for FRA:BCLM:
Earnings per Share (Diluted): €0.48
GF Value™: €20.96 vs. price of €11.70 (44.2% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:BCLM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Barry Callebaut is the leading global manufacturer and supplier of cocoa and chocolate ingredients, employing over 13,000 people. Customers include food and beverage manufacturers as well as artisans, chocolatiers, pastry chefs, and bakers who use chocolate professionally. Barry Callebaut is vertically integrated, from raw material (cocoa bean) procurement through to chocolate manufacturing, without owning any cocoa farms. The firm produces around 40% of the world's industrial chocolate (open market), and its products are used in approximately 20% of the world's chocolate and cocoa goods.
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