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Imperial BrandsIMBBF +1.38%63 Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $2.86 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates IMBBF with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of $16.79 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 41 Tobacco Products companies, Imperial Brands ranks better than 56.1% on this metric.
Imperial Brands's EPS (Basic) for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.80.
Its EPS (Basic) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $2.89.
During the past 12 months, Imperial Brands's average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 6.00% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 5.90% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 4.80% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 2.40% per year.
During the past 13 years, Imperial Brands's highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 20.00% per year. The lowest was -13.20% per year. And the median was 6.90% per year.
Imperial Brands (OTCPK:IMBBF) 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.
Imperial Brands Earnings per Share (Diluted) Related Terms
Imperial Brands Earnings per Share (Diluted) Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Imperial Brands'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.
Imperial Brands Earnings per Share (Diluted) Chart
IMBBF vs PM, MO, TPB: Earnings per Share (Diluted) Comparison
For the Tobacco subindustry, Imperial Brands'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.
Imperial Brands PE Ratio vs Tobacco Products Industry
For the Tobacco Products industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Imperial Brands's PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Imperial Brands's PE Ratio falls into.
Imperial Brands 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.
Imperial Brands's Earnings Per Share (Diluted) for the fiscal year that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as
Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $2.86
* 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 $2.86 mean?
Imperial Brands (IMBBF) has a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $2.86 as of Mar. 2026. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on Imperial Brands and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Imperial Brands ranks #18 out of 41 companies in the Tobacco Products industry, placing it in the top 43.9%.
Is Imperial Brands' Earnings per Share (Diluted) too high?
Imperial Brands' current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $2.86. The Tobacco Products industry median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 4.10. Imperial Brands' value of $2.86 is 30.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Imperial Brands ranks #18 out of 41 companies in the Tobacco Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Imperial Brands has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Imperial Brands' Earnings per Share (Diluted) compare to PM and MO?
According to the Tobacco Products industry distribution chart, Imperial Brands ranks #18 out of 41 companies for Earnings per Share (Diluted). This puts Imperial Brands in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 4.10. Imperial Brands' value of $2.86 is 30.2% 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 Tobacco Products company?
The median Earnings per Share (Diluted) among Tobacco Products companies is 4.10, based on 41 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. Imperial Brands's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $2.86 is 30.2% 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 Imperial Brands and its competitors. For the Tobacco Products industry, the median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 4.10 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Imperial Brands's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $2.86. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Imperial Brands stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Imperial Brands (IMBBF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $16.79, compared to a current price of $34.95 — trading 108.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $2.86 and 30.2% below the Tobacco Products industry median of 4.10. Imperial Brands' overall GF Score™ is 63/100 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 Imperial Brands (IMBBF), the current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $2.86 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 Imperial Brands (IMBBF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Imperial Brands stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $34.95 is trading 108.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $16.79.
GuruFocus considers Imperial Brands to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for IMBBF:
Earnings per Share (Diluted): $2.86
GF Value™: $16.79 vs. price of $34.95 (108.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 30.2% below the Tobacco Products median (#18 of 41)
No single metric tells the full story. See the IMBBF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Imperial Brands is the world's fourth-largest international tobacco company (excluding China National Tobacco), with total fiscal 2025 volume of 187 billion cigarettes sold in more than 120 countries. Its largest and most important markets are the US (where it sits as the third-largest manufacturer, following its acquisition of the Winston and Blu brands), Germany, the UK, Spain, and Australia. The firm also holds a leading global position in the fine-cut tobacco and hand-rolling paper categories. It has a logistics platform in Western Europe, Altadis.
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