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During the past 13 years, Heidrick & Struggles International's highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 475.10% per year. The lowest was -70.60% per year. And the median was 17.70% per year.
Heidrick & Struggles International (NAS:HSII) 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.
Heidrick & Struggles International Earnings per Share (Diluted) Related Terms
Heidrick & Struggles International Earnings per Share (Diluted) Historical Data
* 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.
Heidrick & Struggles International Earnings per Share (Diluted) Chart
HSII vs MAN, NSP, BBSI: Earnings per Share (Diluted) Comparison
For the Staffing & Employment Services subindustry, Heidrick & Struggles International'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.
Heidrick & Struggles International PE Ratio vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Heidrick & Struggles International's PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Heidrick & Struggles International's PE Ratio falls into.
Heidrick & Struggles International 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.
Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Sep. 2025 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $1.71
* 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 $1.71 mean?
Heidrick & Struggles International (HSII) has a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $1.71 as of Sep. 2025. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on Heidrick & Struggles International and its competitors.
Is Heidrick & Struggles International's Earnings per Share (Diluted) too high?
Heidrick & Struggles International's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $1.71. The Business Services industry median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 7.80. Heidrick & Struggles International's value of $1.71 is 78.1% below this industry median. Overall, Heidrick & Struggles International has a GF Score™ of 65/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Heidrick & Struggles International's Earnings per Share (Diluted) compare to MAN and NSP?
Heidrick & Struggles International's Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $1.71 can be compared against companies in the Business Services industry. The industry median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 7.80. Heidrick & Struggles International's value of $1.71 is 78.1% below this benchmark. 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 Business Services company?
The median Earnings per Share (Diluted) among Business Services companies is 7.80, based on 810 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. Heidrick & Struggles International's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $1.71 is 78.1% below the industry median. 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 Heidrick & Struggles International and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 7.80 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Heidrick & Struggles International's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $1.71. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Heidrick & Struggles International stock overvalued right now?
Heidrick & Struggles International (HSII) has a current Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $1.71. The stock's GF Value™ is $37.59, compared to a current price of $59.01 — trading 57% above its estimated fair value. The current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $1.71 and 78.1% below the Business Services industry median of 7.80. Heidrick & Struggles International's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 8 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 Heidrick & Struggles International (HSII), the current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $1.71 as of Sep. 2025. 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 Heidrick & Struggles International (HSII) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Heidrick & Struggles International stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $59.01 is trading 57% above its estimated GF Value™ of $37.59.
Key valuation signals for HSII:
Earnings per Share (Diluted): $1.71
GF Value™: $37.59 vs. price of $59.01 (57% above fair value)
Industry Position: 78.1% below the Business Services median
No single metric tells the full story. See the HSII stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Heidrick & Struggles International Business Description
Heidrick & Struggles International Inc is a leadership advisory firm providing executive search and consulting services to businesses and business leaders world wide. The company's operating segments include the executive search business which operates in the Americas; Europe; Asia Pacific and On-Demand Talent and Heidrick Consulting. It generates maximum revenue from the Americas.
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