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Knife RiverKNF -2.47%81 Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $2.45 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates KNF with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of $86.87 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 304 Building Materials companies, Knife River ranks better than 55.92% on this metric.
Knife River's EPS (Basic) for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was $0.77.
Its EPS (Basic) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $2.47.
Knife River's EPS without NRI for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was $0.77.
Its EPS without NRI for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $2.45.
During the past 12 months, Knife River's average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was -18.90% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 10.30% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 6.00% per year.
During the past 6 years, Knife River's highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 15.70% per year. The lowest was 7.40% per year. And the median was 10.30% per year.
Knife River (NYSE:KNF) 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.
Knife River Earnings per Share (Diluted) Related Terms
Knife River Earnings per Share (Diluted) Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Knife River'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.
KNF vs USLM, TTAM, EXP: Earnings per Share (Diluted) Comparison
For the Building Materials subindustry, Knife River'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.
Knife River PE Ratio vs Building Materials Industry
For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Knife River's PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Knife River's PE Ratio falls into.
Knife River 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.
Knife River'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 $2.45
* 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 $2.45 mean?
Knife River (KNF) has a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $2.45 as of Jun. 2026. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on Knife River and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Knife River ranks #134 out of 304 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 44.1%.
Is Knife River's Earnings per Share (Diluted) too high?
Knife River's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $2.45. The Building Materials industry median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 4.45. Knife River's value of $2.45 is 44.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Knife River ranks #134 out of 304 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Knife River has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Knife River's Earnings per Share (Diluted) compare to USLM and TTAM?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, Knife River ranks #134 out of 304 companies for Earnings per Share (Diluted). This puts Knife River in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 4.45. Knife River's value of $2.45 is 44.9% 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 Building Materials company?
The median Earnings per Share (Diluted) among Building Materials companies is 4.45, based on 304 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. Knife River's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $2.45 is 44.9% 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 Knife River and its competitors. For the Building Materials industry, the median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 4.45 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Knife River's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $2.45. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Knife River stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Knife River (KNF) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $86.87, compared to a current price of $67.79 — trading 22% below its estimated fair value. The current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $2.45 and 44.9% below the Building Materials industry median of 4.45. Knife River's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 2 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 Knife River (KNF), the current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $2.45 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 Knife River (KNF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Knife River stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $67.79 is trading 22% below its estimated GF Value™ of $86.87.
GuruFocus considers Knife River to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for KNF:
Earnings per Share (Diluted): $2.45
GF Value™: $86.87 vs. price of $67.79 (22% below fair value)
Industry Position: 44.9% below the Building Materials median (#134 of 304)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KNF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Knife River Corp is a people-first construction materials and contracting services company. It provides construction materials and contracting services to build safe roads, bridges, airport runways, and other critical infrastructure needs that connect people. The group is a provider of crushed stone, sand, and gravel in the United States. It operates through four reportable segments: West, Mountain, Central, and Energy Services.
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