Zambeef Products (LUS:ZMBF) Earnings per Share (Diluted): ZMW0.66 (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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LUS:ZMBF Zambeef Products PLC LUS:ZMBF
92 GF Score
Price ZMW1.96
GF Value ZMW1.55
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 8 Warning Signs
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What is Zambeef Products Earnings per Share (Diluted)?

Zambeef Products LUS:ZMBF 92 Earnings per Share (Diluted) is ZMW0.66 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates LUS:ZMBF with a GF Score™ of 92/100 and a GF Value™ of ZMW1.55 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,521 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Zambeef Products ranks worse than 65746.15% on this metric.

Zambeef Products's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was ZMW0.18. Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was ZMW0.66.

Zambeef Products's EPS (Basic) for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was ZMW0.24. Its EPS (Basic) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was ZMW0.88.

Zambeef Products's EPS without NRI for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was ZMW0.20. Its EPS without NRI for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was ZMW0.67.

During the past 12 months, Zambeef Products's average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 42.10% per year.

During the past 13 years, Zambeef Products's highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 95.70% per year. The lowest was -35.60% per year. And the median was 44.20% per year.


Zambeef Products  (LUS:ZMBF) 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.


Zambeef Products Earnings per Share (Diluted) Related Terms


Zambeef Products Earnings per Share (Diluted) Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Zambeef Products'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.

Zambeef Products Earnings per Share (Diluted) Chart

Zambeef Products Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
Earnings per Share (Diluted)
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.42 0.07 0.30 0.45 0.56

Zambeef Products Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
Earnings per Share (Diluted) Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.15 0.30 0.09 0.48 0.18

LUS:ZMBF vs KHC, GIS: Earnings per Share (Diluted) Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Zambeef Products'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.


Zambeef Products PE Ratio vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Zambeef Products's PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Zambeef Products's PE Ratio falls into.


LUS:ZMBF
92GF Score
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Zambeef Products 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.

Zambeef Products's Earnings Per Share (Diluted) for the fiscal year that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as

Diluted Earnings Per Share (A: Sep. 2025 ) = (Net Income - Preferred Dividends) / Shares Outstanding (Diluted Average)
=(225.82-0)/400.637
=0.56

Zambeef Products'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)
=(72.703-0)/400.637
=0.18

Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was ZMW0.66

* 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 ZMW0.66 mean?
Zambeef Products (LUS:ZMBF) has a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of ZMW0.66 as of Mar. 2026. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on Zambeef Products and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Zambeef Products ranks #999999 out of 1521 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry.
Is Zambeef Products' Earnings per Share (Diluted) too high?
Zambeef Products' current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is ZMW0.66. Based on the distribution chart, Zambeef Products ranks #999999 out of 1521 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Zambeef Products has a GF Score™ of 92/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Zambeef Products' Earnings per Share (Diluted) compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Zambeef Products ranks #999999 out of 1521 companies for Earnings per Share (Diluted). This places Zambeef Products in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 7.30. 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Earnings per Share (Diluted) among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 7.30, based on 1,521 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 Zambeef Products and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 7.30 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Zambeef Products's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is ZMW0.66. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Zambeef Products stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Zambeef Products (LUS:ZMBF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ZMW1.55, compared to a current price of ZMW1.96 — trading 26.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is ZMW0.66. Zambeef Products' overall GF Score™ is 92/100 with 8 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 Zambeef Products (LUS:ZMBF), the current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is ZMW0.66 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 Zambeef Products (LUS:ZMBF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Zambeef Products stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ZMW1.96 is trading 26.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of ZMW1.55. GuruFocus considers Zambeef Products to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for LUS:ZMBF:

  • Earnings per Share (Diluted): ZMW0.66
  • GF Value™: ZMW1.55 vs. price of ZMW1.96 (26.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 92/100 with 8 warning signs

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


Zambeef Products Business Description

Other Exchanges ZAM:UK
Address Manda Road, Plot 4970, Industrial Area, Lusaka, ZMB
Zambeef Products PLC is a food retailer engaged in the production, processing, distribution, and retailing of beef, chicken, pork, milk, dairy products, eggs, stock feed, and flour. The company has row cropping operations of maize, soya beans, and wheat crops under irrigation. The company's reportable segment includes Retailing and cold chain food products and Cropping and milling. The majority of the revenue for the company is generated from its cropping and milling segment which is involved in selling of sells wheat, soya, and maize grain, and flour mill and bread.
92GF Score

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