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Illinois Tool Works's EPS (Basic) for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €2.30.
Its EPS (Basic) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €9.51.
During the past 12 months, Illinois Tool Works's average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 7.90% 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 8.80% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 8.20% per year.
During the past 13 years, Illinois Tool Works's highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 155.30% per year. The lowest was -14.10% per year. And the median was 9.05% per year.
Illinois Tool Works (FRA:ILT) 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.
Illinois Tool Works Earnings per Share (Diluted) Related Terms
Illinois Tool Works Earnings per Share (Diluted) Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Illinois Tool Works'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.
Illinois Tool Works Earnings per Share (Diluted) Chart
FRA:ILT vs EMR, CMI, AME: Earnings per Share (Diluted) Comparison
For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Illinois Tool Works'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.
Illinois Tool Works PE Ratio vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Illinois Tool Works's PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Illinois Tool Works's PE Ratio falls into.
Illinois Tool Works 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.
Illinois Tool Works'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 Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €9.48
* 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 €9.48 mean?
Illinois Tool Works (FRA:ILT) has a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of €9.48 as of Mar. 2026. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on Illinois Tool Works and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Illinois Tool Works ranks #1149 out of 2415 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 47.6%.
Is Illinois Tool Works' Earnings per Share (Diluted) too high?
Illinois Tool Works' current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is €9.48. Based on the distribution chart, Illinois Tool Works ranks #1149 out of 2415 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Illinois Tool Works has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Illinois Tool Works' Earnings per Share (Diluted) compare to EMR and CMI?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Illinois Tool Works ranks #1149 out of 2415 companies for Earnings per Share (Diluted). This puts Illinois Tool Works in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 3.60. 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 Industrial Products company?
The median Earnings per Share (Diluted) among Industrial Products companies is 3.60, based on 2,415 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 Illinois Tool Works and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 3.60 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Illinois Tool Works's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is €9.48. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Illinois Tool Works stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Illinois Tool Works (FRA:ILT) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €230.39, compared to a current price of €255.00 — trading 10.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is €9.48. Illinois Tool Works' overall GF Score™ is 86/100 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 Illinois Tool Works (FRA:ILT), the current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is €9.48 as of Mar. 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 Illinois Tool Works (FRA:ILT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Illinois Tool Works stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €255.00 is trading 10.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of €230.39.
GuruFocus considers Illinois Tool Works to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:ILT:
Earnings per Share (Diluted): €9.48
GF Value™: €230.39 vs. price of €255.00 (10.7% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:ILT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Founded in 1912, Illinois Tool Works has become a diversified industrial manufacturer through acquisitions and innovations that follow customer needs. ITW operates through seven business segments, with no segment representing more than one-fifth of revenue. ITW's automotive OEM segment sells vehicle components; its food equipment segment sells commercial kitchen appliances; its test and measurement and electronics segment sells inspection and analysis equipment; its welding segment sells welding equipment and consumables; its polymers and fluids segment sells industrial and consumer adhesives, solvents, and coatings; its construction products segment sells building fasteners and tools; and its specialty products segment sells medical, packaging, HVAC, and airport ground equipment.
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