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Lewis GroupLWSGF 96 Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $-1.31 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates LWSGF with a GF Score™ of 96/100. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 847 Retail - Cyclical companies, Lewis Group ranks better than 73.44% on this metric.
Lewis Group's EPS (Basic) for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-35.95.
Its EPS (Basic) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-0.45.
Lewis Group's EPS without NRI for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.63.
Its EPS without NRI for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $1.00.
During the past 12 months, Lewis Group's average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 18.40% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 26.50% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 21.70% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 16.00% per year.
During the past 13 years, Lewis Group's highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 48.90% per year. The lowest was -29.20% per year. And the median was 12.65% per year.
Lewis Group (OTCPK:LWSGF) 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.
Lewis Group Earnings per Share (Diluted) Related Terms
Lewis Group Earnings per Share (Diluted) Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Lewis 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.
LWSGF vs CASY, WSM, ULTA: Earnings per Share (Diluted) Comparison
For the Specialty Retail subindustry, Lewis 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.
Lewis Group PE Ratio vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Lewis Group's PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Lewis Group's PE Ratio falls into.
Lewis 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.
Lewis Group's Earnings Per Share (Diluted) for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as
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 $-1.31
* 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 $-1.31 mean?
Lewis Group (LWSGF) has a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $-1.31 as of Mar. 2026. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on Lewis Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Lewis Group ranks #225 out of 847 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 26.6%.
Is Lewis Group's Earnings per Share (Diluted) too high?
Lewis Group's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $-1.31. Based on the distribution chart, Lewis Group ranks #225 out of 847 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Lewis Group has a GF Score™ of 96/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lewis Group's Earnings per Share (Diluted) compare to CASY and WSM?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Lewis Group ranks #225 out of 847 companies for Earnings per Share (Diluted). This puts Lewis Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 6.30. 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Earnings per Share (Diluted) among Retail - Cyclical companies is 6.30, based on 847 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 Lewis Group and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 6.30 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lewis Group's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $-1.31. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lewis Group stock overvalued right now?
Lewis Group (LWSGF) has a current Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $-1.31. The current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $-1.31. Lewis Group's overall GF Score™ is 96/100 with 3 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 Lewis Group (LWSGF), the current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $-1.31 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.
Lewis Group Ltd is a South Africa-based retailer of household furniture and electrical appliances through its three trading brands, Lewis, Beares, and Best Home and Electric. Lewis sells a range of household furniture, electrical appliances, and home electronics to customers in the LSM 4 to 7 categories. Best Home and Electric is a retailer of electrical appliances, sound and vision equipment, and furniture, targeting LSM four to seven customers. Its operating segments are Traditional retail and Cash retail. The company generates majority of the revenue from Traditional retail segment. Beares is a retailer of upmarket furniture, electrical appliances, and home electronics to customers in the LSM 6 to 9 categories.
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