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During the past 12 months, Oaktree Specialty Lending's average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was -14.30% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was -6.70% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was -20.50% per year.
During the past 13 years, Oaktree Specialty Lending's highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 64.30% per year. The lowest was -53.10% per year. And the median was 18.90% per year.
Oaktree Specialty Lending (FRA:FFC) 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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Oaktree Specialty Lending Earnings per Share (Diluted) Related Terms
Oaktree Specialty Lending Earnings per Share (Diluted) Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Oaktree Specialty Lending'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.
Oaktree Specialty Lending Earnings per Share (Diluted) Chart
FRA:FFC vs CHY, ETW, CHI: Earnings per Share (Diluted) Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, Oaktree Specialty Lending'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.
Oaktree Specialty Lending PE Ratio vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Oaktree Specialty Lending's PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Oaktree Specialty Lending's PE Ratio falls into.
Oaktree Specialty Lending 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.
Oaktree Specialty Lending's Earnings Per Share (Diluted) for the fiscal year that ended in Sep. 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 €0.41
* 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 €0.41 mean?
Oaktree Specialty Lending (FRA:FFC) has a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of €0.41 as of Jun. 2026. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on Oaktree Specialty Lending and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Oaktree Specialty Lending ranks #572 out of 827 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 69.2%.
Is Oaktree Specialty Lending's Earnings per Share (Diluted) too high?
Oaktree Specialty Lending's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is €0.41. Based on the distribution chart, Oaktree Specialty Lending ranks #572 out of 827 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Oaktree Specialty Lending has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Oaktree Specialty Lending's Earnings per Share (Diluted) compare to CHY and ETW?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Oaktree Specialty Lending ranks #572 out of 827 companies for Earnings per Share (Diluted). This places Oaktree Specialty Lending in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 12.30. 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 an Asset Management company?
The median Earnings per Share (Diluted) among Asset Management companies is 12.30, based on 827 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 Oaktree Specialty Lending and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 12.30 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Oaktree Specialty Lending's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is €0.41. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Oaktree Specialty Lending stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Oaktree Specialty Lending (FRA:FFC) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €10.74, compared to a current price of €11.26 — trading 4.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is €0.41. Oaktree Specialty Lending's overall GF Score™ is 52/100 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 Oaktree Specialty Lending (FRA:FFC), the current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is €0.41 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 Oaktree Specialty Lending (FRA:FFC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Oaktree Specialty Lending stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €11.26 is trading 4.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of €10.74.
GuruFocus considers Oaktree Specialty Lending to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:FFC:
Earnings per Share (Diluted): €0.41
GF Value™: €10.74 vs. price of €11.26 (4.8% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:FFC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Oaktree Specialty Lending Corp is a specialty finance company. The company provides lending services and invests in small and mid-sized companies. The company's investment objective is to maximize its portfolio's total return by generating current income from debt investments, and to a lesser extent, capital appreciation from equity investments. The company provides customized, one-stop credit solutions to companies with limited access to public or syndicated capital markets. The company operates as a single reportable segment and derives revenues from investing in originated loans and other securities, including broadly syndicated loans, of U.S. private companies and manages the business on a consolidated basis.
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