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Investar Holding's EPS (Basic) for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was $0.64.
Its EPS (Basic) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $2.60.
During the past 12 months, Investar Holding's average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 24.50% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was -14.50% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 11.00% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 8.70% per year.
During the past 13 years, Investar Holding's highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 82.90% per year. The lowest was -14.50% per year. And the median was 15.55% per year.
Investar Holding (NAS:ISTR) 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.
Investar Holding Earnings per Share (Diluted) Related Terms
Investar Holding Earnings per Share (Diluted) Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Investar Holding'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.
Investar Holding Earnings per Share (Diluted) Chart
ISTR vs USCB, PBFS, AVBC: Earnings per Share (Diluted) Comparison
For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Investar Holding'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.
Investar Holding PE Ratio vs Banks Industry
For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Investar Holding's PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Investar Holding's PE Ratio falls into.
Investar Holding 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.
Investar Holding'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 $2.43
* 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 $2.43 mean?
Investar Holding (ISTR) has a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $2.43 as of Jun. 2026. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on Investar Holding and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Investar Holding ranks #1270 out of 1409 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 90.1%.
Is Investar Holding's Earnings per Share (Diluted) too high?
Investar Holding's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $2.43. The Banks industry median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 7.50. Investar Holding's value of $2.43 is 67.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Investar Holding ranks #1270 out of 1409 companies in the Banks industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Investar Holding has a GF Score™ of 54/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Investar Holding's Earnings per Share (Diluted) compare to USCB and PBFS?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Investar Holding ranks #1270 out of 1409 companies for Earnings per Share (Diluted). This places Investar Holding in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 7.50. Investar Holding's value of $2.43 is 67.6% 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 Banks company?
The median Earnings per Share (Diluted) among Banks companies is 7.50, based on 1,409 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. Investar Holding's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $2.43 is 67.6% 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 Investar Holding and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 7.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Investar Holding's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $2.43. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Investar Holding stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Investar Holding (ISTR) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $21.33, compared to a current price of $31.10 — trading 45.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $2.43 and 67.6% below the Banks industry median of 7.50. Investar Holding's overall GF Score™ is 54/100 with 7 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 Investar Holding (ISTR), the current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $2.43 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 Investar Holding (ISTR) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Investar Holding stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $31.10 is trading 45.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $21.33.
GuruFocus considers Investar Holding to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ISTR:
Earnings per Share (Diluted): $2.43
GF Value™: $21.33 vs. price of $31.10 (45.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 67.6% below the Banks median (#1270 of 1409)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ISTR stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Investar Holding Corp is a U.S.-based financial holding company. Through its subsidiaries, it offers a variety of commercial and retail lending products throughout its market areas, including business loans to small to medium-sized businesses, as well as loans to individuals. It has business operations spread across the United States and serves its customers through several service branches. The bank also offers cashier's checks, direct deposit of payroll and Social Security checks, night depository, bank-by-mail, automated teller machines with deposit automation, and debit cards.
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