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Silgan HoldingsFRA:SL3 -0.57%79 Earnings per Share (Diluted) is €2.19 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:SL3 with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of €42.33 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 308 Packaging & Containers companies, Silgan Holdings ranks worse than 53.57% on this metric.
Silgan Holdings's EPS (Basic) for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was €0.63.
Its EPS (Basic) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was €2.19.
During the past 12 months, Silgan Holdings's average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was -6.20% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was -2.20% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 2.60% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 11.60% per year.
During the past 13 years, Silgan Holdings's highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 56.80% per year. The lowest was -20.20% per year. And the median was 11.30% per year.
Silgan Holdings (FRA:SL3) 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.
Be Aware
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.
Silgan Holdings Earnings per Share (Diluted) Related Terms
Silgan Holdings Earnings per Share (Diluted) Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Silgan 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.
Silgan Holdings Earnings per Share (Diluted) Chart
FRA:SL3 vs REYN, SON, GEF: Earnings per Share (Diluted) Comparison
For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, Silgan 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.
Silgan Holdings PE Ratio vs Packaging & Containers Industry
For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Silgan Holdings's PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Silgan Holdings's PE Ratio falls into.
Silgan 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.
Silgan 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 €2.19
* 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 €2.19 mean?
Silgan Holdings (FRA:SL3) has a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of €2.19 as of Jun. 2026. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on Silgan Holdings and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Silgan Holdings ranks #165 out of 308 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 53.6%.
Is Silgan Holdings' Earnings per Share (Diluted) too high?
Silgan Holdings' current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is €2.19. Based on the distribution chart, Silgan Holdings ranks #165 out of 308 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Silgan Holdings has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Silgan Holdings' Earnings per Share (Diluted) compare to REYN and SON?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, Silgan Holdings ranks #165 out of 308 companies for Earnings per Share (Diluted). This places Silgan Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 0.25. 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 Packaging & Containers company?
The median Earnings per Share (Diluted) among Packaging & Containers companies is 0.25, based on 308 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 Silgan Holdings and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 0.25 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Silgan Holdings's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is €2.19. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Silgan Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Silgan Holdings (FRA:SL3) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €42.33, compared to a current price of €34.80 — trading 17.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is €2.19. Silgan Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 2 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 Silgan Holdings (FRA:SL3), the current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is €2.19 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 Silgan Holdings (FRA:SL3) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Silgan Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €34.80 is trading 17.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of €42.33.
GuruFocus considers Silgan Holdings to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:SL3:
Earnings per Share (Diluted): €2.19
GF Value™: €42.33 vs. price of €34.80 (17.8% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:SL3 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Silgan Holdings Inc is a manufacturer of sustainable rigid packaging solutions for the world's essential consumer goods products. Its products include: dispensing and specialty closures for fragrance and beauty, food, beverage, personal and health care, home care and lawn and garden products; steel and aluminum containers for pet and human food and general line products; and custom designed plastic containers for pet and human food, consumer health and pharmaceutical, personal care, home care, lawn and garden and automotive products.
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