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Cardinal HealthLTS:0HTG -0.80%86 Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $7.24 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates LTS:0HTG with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of $150.74 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 101 Medical Distribution companies, Cardinal Health ranks better than 77.23% on this metric.
Cardinal Health's EPS (Basic) for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was $1.70.
Its EPS (Basic) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $7.26.
During the past 12 months, Cardinal Health's average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 15.10% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 17.90% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 13.30% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 5.60% per year.
During the past 13 years, Cardinal Health's highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 73.00% per year. The lowest was -20.20% per year. And the median was 12.00% per year.
Cardinal Health (LTS:0HTG) 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.
Cardinal Health Earnings per Share (Diluted) Related Terms
Cardinal Health Earnings per Share (Diluted) Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Cardinal Health'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.
Cardinal Health Earnings per Share (Diluted) Chart
LTS:0HTG vs COR, HSIC, MCK: Earnings per Share (Diluted) Comparison
For the Medical Distribution subindustry, Cardinal Health'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.
Cardinal Health PE Ratio vs Medical Distribution Industry
For the Medical Distribution industry and Healthcare sector, Cardinal Health's PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Cardinal Health's PE Ratio falls into.
Cardinal Health 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.
Cardinal Health'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 quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $7.24
* 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 $7.24 mean?
Cardinal Health (LTS:0HTG) has a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $7.24 as of Jun. 2026. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on Cardinal Health and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Cardinal Health ranks #23 out of 101 companies in the Medical Distribution industry, placing it in the top 22.8%.
Is Cardinal Health's Earnings per Share (Diluted) too high?
Cardinal Health's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $7.24. The Medical Distribution industry median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 2.60. Cardinal Health's value of $7.24 is 178.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cardinal Health ranks #23 out of 101 companies in the Medical Distribution industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Cardinal Health has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cardinal Health's Earnings per Share (Diluted) compare to COR and HSIC?
According to the Medical Distribution industry distribution chart, Cardinal Health ranks #23 out of 101 companies for Earnings per Share (Diluted). This places Cardinal Health in the top 23% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 2.60. Cardinal Health's value of $7.24 is 178.5% above 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 Medical Distribution company?
The median Earnings per Share (Diluted) among Medical Distribution companies is 2.60, based on 101 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. Cardinal Health's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $7.24 is 178.5% above 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 Cardinal Health and its competitors. For the Medical Distribution industry, the median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 2.60 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cardinal Health's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $7.24. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cardinal Health stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cardinal Health (LTS:0HTG) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $150.74, compared to a current price of $237.07 — trading 57.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $7.24 and 178.5% above the Medical Distribution industry median of 2.60. Cardinal Health's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 4 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 Cardinal Health (LTS:0HTG), the current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $7.24 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 Cardinal Health (LTS:0HTG) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cardinal Health stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $237.07 is trading 57.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $150.74.
GuruFocus considers Cardinal Health to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for LTS:0HTG:
Earnings per Share (Diluted): $7.24
GF Value™: $150.74 vs. price of $237.07 (57.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 178.5% above the Medical Distribution median (#23 of 101)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LTS:0HTG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Cardinal Health is one of three leading pharmaceutical wholesalers in the US, engaged in sourcing and distributing of branded, generic, and specialty pharmaceutical products to pharmacies (retail chains, independent, and mail order), hospital networks, and healthcare providers. Cardinal, Cencora, and McKesson hold well over 90% of the US pharmaceutical wholesale industry. Cardinal Health also supplies medical-surgical products and equipment to healthcare facilities in North America, Europe, and Asia.
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