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During the past 12 months, Bloomsbury Publishing's average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 7.50% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 13.40% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 19.30% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 15.80% per year.
During the past 13 years, Bloomsbury Publishing's highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 48.60% per year. The lowest was -32.50% per year. And the median was 13.40% per year.
Bloomsbury Publishing (LSE:BMY) 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.
Bloomsbury Publishing Earnings per Share (Diluted) Related Terms
Bloomsbury Publishing Earnings per Share (Diluted) Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Bloomsbury Publishing'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.
Bloomsbury Publishing Earnings per Share (Diluted) Chart
LSE:BMY vs NYT, WLY: Earnings per Share (Diluted) Comparison
For the Publishing subindustry, Bloomsbury Publishing'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.
Bloomsbury Publishing PE Ratio vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Bloomsbury Publishing's PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Bloomsbury Publishing's PE Ratio falls into.
Bloomsbury Publishing 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.
Bloomsbury Publishing's Earnings Per Share (Diluted) for the fiscal year that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as
Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was £0.33
* 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 £0.33 mean?
Bloomsbury Publishing (LSE:BMY) has a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of £0.33 as of Feb. 2026. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on Bloomsbury Publishing and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Bloomsbury Publishing ranks #276 out of 713 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 38.7%.
Is Bloomsbury Publishing's Earnings per Share (Diluted) too high?
Bloomsbury Publishing's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is £0.33. Based on the distribution chart, Bloomsbury Publishing ranks #276 out of 713 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Bloomsbury Publishing has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bloomsbury Publishing's Earnings per Share (Diluted) compare to NYT and WLY?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Bloomsbury Publishing ranks #276 out of 713 companies for Earnings per Share (Diluted). This puts Bloomsbury Publishing in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 3.70. 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median Earnings per Share (Diluted) among Media - Diversified companies is 3.70, based on 713 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 Bloomsbury Publishing and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 3.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Bloomsbury Publishing's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is £0.33. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bloomsbury Publishing stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bloomsbury Publishing (LSE:BMY) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is £5.62, compared to a current price of £6.18 — trading 10% above its estimated fair value. The current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is £0.33. Bloomsbury Publishing's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 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 Bloomsbury Publishing (LSE:BMY), the current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is £0.33 as of Feb. 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 Bloomsbury Publishing (LSE:BMY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bloomsbury Publishing stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of £6.18 is trading 10% above its estimated GF Value™ of £5.62.
GuruFocus considers Bloomsbury Publishing to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:BMY:
Earnings per Share (Diluted): £0.33
GF Value™: £5.62 vs. price of £6.18 (10% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:BMY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC is a publisher of books and other media for general readers, children, students, researchers, and professionals. It offers authors access to these multiple markets in multiple formats throughout the world in print, through e-books, digital downloads, and apps in schools, libraries, universities, and in terrestrial and internet bookshops. The company divisions are Consumer and Non-Consumer. Consumer division is split out into Children's Trade and Adult Trade; and Non-Consumer split between Academic and Professional, Education, Special Interest, and Content Services. It derives maximum revenue from the Consumer division segment. The company operates in the UK, North America, and other countries.
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