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Rainbow ChickenJSE:RBO +0.63%31 Earnings per Share (Diluted) is R1.50 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates JSE:RBO with a GF Score™ of 31/100. Among 1,536 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Rainbow Chicken ranks worse than 65104.1% on this metric.
Rainbow Chicken's EPS (Basic) for the
six
months ended in Jun. 2026 was R0.75.
Its EPS (Basic) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was R1.50.
Rainbow Chicken (JSE:RBO) 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.
Be Aware
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.
Rainbow Chicken Earnings per Share (Diluted) Related Terms
Rainbow Chicken Earnings per Share (Diluted) Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Rainbow Chicken'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.
Rainbow Chicken Earnings per Share (Diluted) Chart
JSE:RBO vs KHC, GIS, MKC: Earnings per Share (Diluted) Comparison
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Rainbow Chicken'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.
Rainbow Chicken PE Ratio vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Rainbow Chicken's PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Rainbow Chicken's PE Ratio falls into.
Rainbow Chicken 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.
Rainbow Chicken's Earnings Per Share (Diluted) for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as
Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was R1.50
* 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 R1.50 mean?
Rainbow Chicken (JSE:RBO) has a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of R1.50 as of Jun. 2026. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on Rainbow Chicken and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Rainbow Chicken ranks #999999 out of 1536 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry.
Is Rainbow Chicken's Earnings per Share (Diluted) too high?
Rainbow Chicken's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is R1.50. Based on the distribution chart, Rainbow Chicken ranks #999999 out of 1536 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Rainbow Chicken has a GF Score™ of 31/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Rainbow Chicken's Earnings per Share (Diluted) compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Rainbow Chicken ranks #999999 out of 1536 companies for Earnings per Share (Diluted). This places Rainbow Chicken in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 7.40. 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Earnings per Share (Diluted) among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 7.40, based on 1,536 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 Rainbow Chicken and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 7.40 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Rainbow Chicken's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is R1.50. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Rainbow Chicken stock overvalued right now?
Rainbow Chicken (JSE:RBO) has a current Earnings per Share (Diluted) of R1.50. The current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is R1.50. Rainbow Chicken's overall GF Score™ is 31/100. 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 Rainbow Chicken (JSE:RBO), the current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is R1.50 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.
Rainbow Chicken Ltd is a fully integrated broiler producing company involved in all stages of chicken production from farm to fork. It is a trusted South African heritage brand that consumers have come to rely on for quality chicken products. Its diverse product offering includes the following product sets: Fresh Chicken, Standard Chicken, Frozen Specialized Chicken, Chilled process meat. It segments includes Chicken, Animal Feed (consisting of Epol and Driehoek), Waste-to-Value (consisting of Matzonox and Matzonox Fertilisers), Group (other immaterial segments). Maximum of revenue is from Chicken Segment.
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