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Ascent Industries Co's EPS (Basic) for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €-0.18.
Its EPS (Basic) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €0.10.
During the past 13 years, Ascent Industries Co's highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 320.80% per year. The lowest was -96.90% per year. And the median was 7.65% per year.
Ascent Industries Co (FRA:SY4) 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.
Ascent Industries Co Earnings per Share (Diluted) Related Terms
Ascent Industries Co Earnings per Share (Diluted) Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Ascent Industries Co'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.
Ascent Industries Co Earnings per Share (Diluted) Chart
FRA:SY4 vs BLGO, GURE, ORGN: Earnings per Share (Diluted) Comparison
For the Chemicals subindustry, Ascent Industries Co'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.
Ascent Industries Co PE Ratio vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Ascent Industries Co's PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ascent Industries Co's PE Ratio falls into.
Ascent Industries Co 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.
Ascent Industries Co'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 €0.10
* 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 €0.10 mean?
Ascent Industries Co (FRA:SY4) has a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of €0.10 as of Mar. 2026. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on Ascent Industries Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Ascent Industries Co ranks #999999 out of 1257 companies in the Chemicals industry.
Is Ascent Industries Co's Earnings per Share (Diluted) too high?
Ascent Industries Co's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is €0.10. Based on the distribution chart, Ascent Industries Co ranks #999999 out of 1257 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Ascent Industries Co has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ascent Industries Co's Earnings per Share (Diluted) compare to BLGO and GURE?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Ascent Industries Co ranks #999999 out of 1257 companies for Earnings per Share (Diluted). This places Ascent Industries Co in the lower 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 Chemicals company?
A good Earnings per Share (Diluted) depends on the Chemicals 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 Ascent Industries Co and its competitors. Ascent Industries Co's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is €0.10. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ascent Industries Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ascent Industries Co (FRA:SY4) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €6.01, compared to a current price of €13.10 — trading 118% above its estimated fair value. The current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is €0.10. Ascent Industries Co's overall GF Score™ is 52/100 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 Ascent Industries Co (FRA:SY4), the current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is €0.10 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 Ascent Industries Co (FRA:SY4) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ascent Industries Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €13.10 is trading 118% above its estimated GF Value™ of €6.01.
GuruFocus considers Ascent Industries Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:SY4:
Earnings per Share (Diluted): €0.10
GF Value™: €6.01 vs. price of €13.10 (118% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:SY4 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ascent Industries Co is a specialty chemicals company focused on the development, production, and distribution of tailored, performance-driven chemical solutions. Its customers are spread across energy, household, industrial and institutional (HII), personal care, coatings, adhesives, sealants and elastomers (CASE), agriculture, water treatment, pulp and paper, construction, automotive, and other industrial markets. The company's core product portfolio includes surfactants, defoamers, lubricating agents, flame retardants, and specialty intermediates, offered in both petroleum-based and bio-based formulations. Geographically, it generates maximum revenue from the United States, followed by Mexico, Canada, Honduras, Colombia, the Netherlands, Costa Rica, Japan, and other markets.
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