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During the past 13 years, Build-A-Bear Workshop's highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 436.00% per year. The lowest was -79.10% per year. And the median was 12.85% per year.
Build-A-Bear Workshop (FRA:FPW) 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.
Build-A-Bear Workshop Earnings per Share (Diluted) Related Terms
Build-A-Bear Workshop Earnings per Share (Diluted) Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Build-A-Bear Workshop'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.
Build-A-Bear Workshop Earnings per Share (Diluted) Chart
FRA:FPW vs BNED, ARKO, FLWS: Earnings per Share (Diluted) Comparison
For the Specialty Retail subindustry, Build-A-Bear Workshop'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.
Build-A-Bear Workshop PE Ratio vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Build-A-Bear Workshop's PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Build-A-Bear Workshop's PE Ratio falls into.
Build-A-Bear Workshop 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.
Build-A-Bear Workshop's Earnings Per Share (Diluted) for the fiscal year that ended in Jan. 2026 is calculated as
Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €3.46
* 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 €3.46 mean?
Build-A-Bear Workshop (FRA:FPW) has a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of €3.46 as of Apr. 2026. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on Build-A-Bear Workshop and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Build-A-Bear Workshop ranks #387 out of 844 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 45.9%.
Is Build-A-Bear Workshop's Earnings per Share (Diluted) too high?
Build-A-Bear Workshop's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is €3.46. Based on the distribution chart, Build-A-Bear Workshop ranks #387 out of 844 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Build-A-Bear Workshop has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Build-A-Bear Workshop's Earnings per Share (Diluted) compare to BNED and ARKO?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Build-A-Bear Workshop ranks #387 out of 844 companies for Earnings per Share (Diluted). This puts Build-A-Bear Workshop in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 6.25. 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 - Cyclical company?
The median Earnings per Share (Diluted) among Retail - Cyclical companies is 6.25, based on 844 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 Build-A-Bear Workshop and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 6.25 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Build-A-Bear Workshop's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is €3.46. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Build-A-Bear Workshop stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Build-A-Bear Workshop (FRA:FPW) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €33.59, compared to a current price of €27.00 — trading 19.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is €3.46. Build-A-Bear Workshop's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 3 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 Build-A-Bear Workshop (FRA:FPW), the current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is €3.46 as of Apr. 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 Build-A-Bear Workshop (FRA:FPW) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Build-A-Bear Workshop stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €27.00 is trading 19.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of €33.59.
GuruFocus considers Build-A-Bear Workshop to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:FPW:
Earnings per Share (Diluted): €3.46
GF Value™: €33.59 vs. price of €27.00 (19.6% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:FPW stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Build-A-Bear Workshop Inc is a U.S.-based specialty retailer of customized stuffed animals and related products. The company operates through three segments: Direct-to-consumer segment with key revenue, includes the operating activities of corporately-managed locations and other retail delivery operations in the U.S., Canada, U.K., Ireland, and two e-commerce sites, the international franchising segment includes royalties and product and fixture sales from other international operations under franchise agreements, and the commercial segment includes the transactions with other businesses, mainly comprised of licensing the intellectual properties for third-party use and wholesale activities.
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