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NampakJSE:NPK +3.01%57 Earnings per Share (Diluted) is R113.26 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates JSE:NPK with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of R476.66 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 307 Packaging & Containers companies, Nampak ranks better than 65.47% on this metric.
Nampak's EPS (Basic) for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was R62.54.
Its EPS (Basic) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was R114.32.
Nampak's EPS without NRI for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was R35.66.
Its EPS without NRI for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was R50.88.
During the past 12 months, Nampak's average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 32.20% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 11.50% per year.
During the past 13 years, Nampak's highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 78.90% per year. The lowest was -49.50% per year. And the median was -5.70% per year.
Nampak (JSE:NPK) 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.
Nampak Earnings per Share (Diluted) Related Terms
Nampak Earnings per Share (Diluted) Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Nampak'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.
JSE:NPK vs SW, AMCR, PKG: Earnings per Share (Diluted) Comparison
For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, Nampak'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.
Nampak PE Ratio vs Packaging & Containers Industry
For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Nampak's PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Nampak's PE Ratio falls into.
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.
Nampak'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 R113.26
* 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 R113.26 mean?
Nampak (JSE:NPK) has a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of R113.26 as of Mar. 2026. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on Nampak and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Nampak ranks #106 out of 307 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 34.5%.
Is Nampak's Earnings per Share (Diluted) too high?
Nampak's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is R113.26. Based on the distribution chart, Nampak ranks #106 out of 307 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Nampak has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nampak's Earnings per Share (Diluted) compare to SW and AMCR?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, Nampak ranks #106 out of 307 companies for Earnings per Share (Diluted). This puts Nampak in the upper 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 Packaging & Containers company?
A good Earnings per Share (Diluted) depends on the Packaging & Containers 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 Nampak and its competitors. Nampak's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is R113.26. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nampak stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nampak (JSE:NPK) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is R476.66, compared to a current price of R467.75 — trading 1.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is R113.26. Nampak's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 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 Nampak (JSE:NPK), the current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is R113.26 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 Nampak (JSE:NPK) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nampak stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of R467.75 is trading 1.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of R476.66.
GuruFocus considers Nampak to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for JSE:NPK:
Earnings per Share (Diluted): R113.26
GF Value™: R476.66 vs. price of R467.75 (1.9% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the JSE:NPK stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Nampak Ltd is a metals packaging company in South Africa and Angola, and also has substantial positions in other metal packaging. It is the producer of two-piece tinplate cans and aluminium monobloc aerosol cans. The company's operating segments include Metals, which involves the manufacture of beverage cans, food cans, aerosol cans, and other metal packaging, and Corporate, which provides for head office activities, treasury, property services, and consolidation adjustments, including goodwill. The majority of revenue comes from the Metals segment and from South Africa.
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