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During the past 13 years, Irish Continental Group's highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 40.50% per year. The lowest was -14.60% per year. And the median was 11.80% per year.
Irish Continental Group (LSE:ICGC) 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.
Irish Continental Group Earnings per Share (Diluted) Related Terms
Irish Continental Group Earnings per Share (Diluted) Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Irish Continental 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.
Irish Continental Group Earnings per Share (Diluted) Chart
Irish Continental Group Earnings per Share (Diluted) Competitor Comparison
For the Marine Shipping subindustry, Irish Continental 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.
Irish Continental Group PE Ratio vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Irish Continental Group's PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Irish Continental Group's PE Ratio falls into.
Irish Continental 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.
Irish Continental Group'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 semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was £0.41
* 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 £0.41 mean?
Irish Continental Group (LSE:ICGC) has a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of £0.41 as of Jun. 2026. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on Irish Continental Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Irish Continental Group ranks #320 out of 800 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 40%.
Is Irish Continental Group's Earnings per Share (Diluted) too high?
Irish Continental Group's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is £0.41. Based on the distribution chart, Irish Continental Group ranks #320 out of 800 companies in the Transportation industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Irish Continental Group has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Irish Continental Group's Earnings per Share (Diluted) compare to competitors?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Irish Continental Group ranks #320 out of 800 companies for Earnings per Share (Diluted). This puts Irish Continental Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 3.65. 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 Transportation company?
The median Earnings per Share (Diluted) among Transportation companies is 3.65, based on 800 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 Irish Continental Group and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 3.65 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Irish Continental Group's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is £0.41. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Irish Continental Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Irish Continental Group (LSE:ICGC) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is £5.95, compared to a current price of £6.23 — trading 4.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is £0.41. Irish Continental Group's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 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 Irish Continental Group (LSE:ICGC), the current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is £0.41 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 Irish Continental Group (LSE:ICGC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Irish Continental Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of £6.23 is trading 4.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of £5.95.
GuruFocus considers Irish Continental Group to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:ICGC:
Earnings per Share (Diluted): £0.41
GF Value™: £5.95 vs. price of £6.23 (4.6% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:ICGC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Irish Continental Group PLC is a transportation and logistics company domiciled in Ireland. The company organizes itself into two segments: ferries and containers & terminals. The ferries segment transports passengers and vehicles on roll-on/roll-off ferries and chartering vessels. The containers and terminal segment transports cargo and provides stevedoring and other related terminal services. The company derives maximum revenue from the Ferries Segment. Its geographical segments are Ireland, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Belgium, France, Poland, Germany, Austria, and Other.
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