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Crown HoldingsFRA:CWN 80 Earnings per Share (Diluted) is €5.98 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:CWN with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of €92.57 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 306 Packaging & Containers companies, Crown Holdings ranks better than 57.19% on this metric.
Crown Holdings's EPS (Basic) for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was €1.94.
Its EPS (Basic) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was €6.01.
During the past 12 months, Crown Holdings's average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 12.60% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 4.90% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 2.00% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 8.80% per year.
During the past 13 years, Crown Holdings's highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 202.20% per year. The lowest was -42.30% per year. And the median was 8.70% per year.
Crown Holdings (FRA:CWN) 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.
Crown Holdings Earnings per Share (Diluted) Related Terms
Crown Holdings Earnings per Share (Diluted) Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Crown Holdings'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.
FRA:CWN vs AVY, BALL, SON: Earnings per Share (Diluted) Comparison
For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, Crown Holdings'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.
Crown Holdings PE Ratio vs Packaging & Containers Industry
For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Crown Holdings's PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Crown Holdings's PE Ratio falls into.
Crown Holdings 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.
Crown Holdings'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 Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €5.98
* 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 €5.98 mean?
Crown Holdings (FRA:CWN) has a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of €5.98 as of Jun. 2026. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on Crown Holdings and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Crown Holdings ranks #131 out of 306 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 42.8%.
Is Crown Holdings' Earnings per Share (Diluted) too high?
Crown Holdings' current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is €5.98. Based on the distribution chart, Crown Holdings ranks #131 out of 306 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Crown Holdings has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Crown Holdings' Earnings per Share (Diluted) compare to AVY and BALL?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, Crown Holdings ranks #131 out of 306 companies for Earnings per Share (Diluted). This puts Crown Holdings in the upper half of its industry. 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 Packaging & Containers company?
A good Earnings per Share (Diluted) depends on the Packaging & Containers industry context. 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 Crown Holdings and its competitors. Crown Holdings's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is €5.98. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Crown Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Crown Holdings (FRA:CWN) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €92.57, compared to a current price of €105.00 — trading 13.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is €5.98. Crown Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 80/100 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 Crown Holdings (FRA:CWN), the current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is €5.98 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 Crown Holdings (FRA:CWN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Crown Holdings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €105.00 is trading 13.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of €92.57.
GuruFocus considers Crown Holdings to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:CWN:
Earnings per Share (Diluted): €5.98
GF Value™: €92.57 vs. price of €105.00 (13.4% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:CWN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Crown Holdings Inc is a producer of metal packaging. The company manufactures beverage cans, metal food cans, and closures, as well as aerosol cans. With the purchase of Signode, the company also has a presence in a wide variety of protective transport packaging. Although it's headquartered in the United States, the vast majority of Crown's sales come from its operations in Europe, South America, and Southeast Asia.
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