Century Paper & Board Mills (KAR:CEPB) Earnings per Share (Diluted): ₨-1.87 (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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KAR:CEPB Century Paper & Board Mills Ltd KAR:CEPB
61 GF Score
Price ₨28.67
GF Value ₨26.81
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Century Paper & Board Mills Earnings per Share (Diluted)?

Century Paper & Board Mills KAR:CEPB +0.99% 61 Earnings per Share (Diluted) is ₨-1.87 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates KAR:CEPB with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of ₨26.81 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 203 Forest Products companies, Century Paper & Board Mills ranks worse than 492610.34% on this metric.

Century Paper & Board Mills's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₨-0.16. Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was ₨-1.87.

Century Paper & Board Mills's EPS (Basic) for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₨-0.16. Its EPS (Basic) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was ₨-1.87.

Century Paper & Board Mills's EPS without NRI for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₨-0.16. Its EPS without NRI for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was ₨-1.87.

During the past 13 years, Century Paper & Board Mills's highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 183.70% per year. The lowest was -44.60% per year. And the median was 37.50% per year.


Century Paper & Board Mills  (KAR:CEPB) 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.


Century Paper & Board Mills Earnings per Share (Diluted) Related Terms


Century Paper & Board Mills Earnings per Share (Diluted) Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Century Paper & Board Mills'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.

Century Paper & Board Mills Earnings per Share (Diluted) Chart

Century Paper & Board Mills Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
Earnings per Share (Diluted)
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Century Paper & Board Mills Quarterly Data
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KAR:CEPB vs SLVM: Earnings per Share (Diluted) Comparison

For the Paper & Paper Products subindustry, Century Paper & Board Mills'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.


Century Paper & Board Mills PE Ratio vs Forest Products Industry

For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, Century Paper & Board Mills's PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Century Paper & Board Mills's PE Ratio falls into.


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Century Paper & Board Mills 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.

Century Paper & Board Mills's Earnings Per Share (Diluted) for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 2025 is calculated as

Diluted Earnings Per Share (A: Jun. 2025 ) = (Net Income - Preferred Dividends) / Shares Outstanding (Diluted Average)
=(-345.422-0)/401.713
=-0.86

Century Paper & Board Mills's Earnings Per Share (Diluted) for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Diluted Earnings Per Share (Q: Mar. 2026 )=(Net Income - Preferred Dividends / Shares Outstanding (Diluted Average)
=(-64.345-0)/401.713
=-0.16

Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was ₨-1.87

* 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 ₨-1.87 mean?
Century Paper & Board Mills (KAR:CEPB) has a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of ₨-1.87 as of Mar. 2026. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on Century Paper & Board Mills and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Century Paper & Board Mills ranks #999999 out of 203 companies in the Forest Products industry.
Is Century Paper & Board Mills' Earnings per Share (Diluted) too high?
Century Paper & Board Mills' current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is ₨-1.87. Based on the distribution chart, Century Paper & Board Mills ranks #999999 out of 203 companies in the Forest Products industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Century Paper & Board Mills has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Century Paper & Board Mills' Earnings per Share (Diluted) compare to SLVM?
According to the Forest Products industry distribution chart, Century Paper & Board Mills ranks #999999 out of 203 companies for Earnings per Share (Diluted). This places Century Paper & Board Mills in the lower 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 Forest Products company?
A good Earnings per Share (Diluted) depends on the Forest Products 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 Century Paper & Board Mills and its competitors. Century Paper & Board Mills's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is ₨-1.87. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Century Paper & Board Mills stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Century Paper & Board Mills (KAR:CEPB) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₨26.81, compared to a current price of ₨28.67 — trading 6.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is ₨-1.87. Century Paper & Board Mills' overall GF Score™ is 61/100 with 6 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 Century Paper & Board Mills (KAR:CEPB), the current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is ₨-1.87 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 Century Paper & Board Mills (KAR:CEPB) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Century Paper & Board Mills stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ₨28.67 is trading 6.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₨26.81. GuruFocus considers Century Paper & Board Mills to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for KAR:CEPB:

  • Earnings per Share (Diluted): ₨-1.87
  • GF Value™: ₨26.81 vs. price of ₨28.67 (6.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 61/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the KAR:CEPB stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Century Paper & Board Mills Business Description

Address Sarwar Shaheed Road, Lakson Square, Building No. 2, Karachi, SD, PAK, 74200
Century Paper & Board Mills Ltd is a Pakistan-based company engaged in the manufacturing and marketing of paper, board, and related products. Its product portfolio consists of Coated Brand, Uncoated Brand, MF Paper, MG Paper, Corrugated Boxes, and others.
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