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OUTsurance Group's EPS (Basic) for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was R1.51.
Its EPS (Basic) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was R3.24.
During the past 12 months, OUTsurance Group's average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 15.10% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was -74.80% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was -7.10% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 8.90% per year.
During the past 13 years, OUTsurance Group's highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 316.00% per year. The lowest was -74.80% per year. And the median was 7.55% per year.
OUTsurance Group (JSE:OUT) 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.
OUTsurance Group Earnings per Share (Diluted) Related Terms
OUTsurance Group Earnings per Share (Diluted) Historical Data
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The historical data trend for OUTsurance Group'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.
OUTsurance Group Earnings per Share (Diluted) Chart
JSE:OUT vs BRK.A, AIG, HIG: Earnings per Share (Diluted) Comparison
For the Insurance - Diversified subindustry, OUTsurance Group'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.
OUTsurance Group PE Ratio vs Insurance Industry
For the Insurance industry and Financial Services sector, OUTsurance Group's PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where OUTsurance Group's PE Ratio falls into.
OUTsurance Group 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.
OUTsurance Group's Earnings Per Share (Diluted) for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 2025 is calculated as
Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was R3.22
* 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 R3.22 mean?
OUTsurance Group (JSE:OUT) has a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of R3.22 as of Dec. 2025. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on OUTsurance Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, OUTsurance Group ranks #399 out of 400 companies in the Insurance industry, placing it in the top 99.7%.
Is OUTsurance Group's Earnings per Share (Diluted) too high?
OUTsurance Group's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is R3.22. Based on the distribution chart, OUTsurance Group ranks #399 out of 400 companies in the Insurance industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, OUTsurance Group has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does OUTsurance Group's Earnings per Share (Diluted) compare to BRK.A and AIG?
According to the Insurance industry distribution chart, OUTsurance Group ranks #399 out of 400 companies for Earnings per Share (Diluted). This places OUTsurance Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 16.55. 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 an Insurance company?
The median Earnings per Share (Diluted) among Insurance companies is 16.55, based on 400 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. 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 OUTsurance Group and its competitors. For the Insurance industry, the median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 16.55 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. OUTsurance Group's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is R3.22. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is OUTsurance Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, OUTsurance Group (JSE:OUT) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R47.11, compared to a current price of R81.14 — trading 72.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is R3.22. OUTsurance Group's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 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 OUTsurance Group (JSE:OUT), the current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is R3.22 as of Dec. 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 OUTsurance Group (JSE:OUT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, OUTsurance Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of R81.14 is trading 72.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of R47.11.
GuruFocus considers OUTsurance Group to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for JSE:OUT:
Earnings per Share (Diluted): R3.22
GF Value™: R47.11 vs. price of R81.14 (72.2% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the JSE:OUT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
OUTsurance Group Ltd is an insurance group that specialises in Property and Casualty insurance. Its main segments include personal insurance, business insurance, compulsory third-party vehicle insurance, life insurance, and administration services. The company provides motor, home, business, life, funeral, and pet insurance products through its subsidiaries. The company's primary source of revenue is insurance premiums. The group's activities are focused on the South African, Australian and Irish markets.
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