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The North West Co's EPS (Basic) for the
three
months ended in Jul. 2026 was $0.55.
Its EPS (Basic) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jul. 2026 was $2.14.
During the past 12 months, The North West Co's average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 2.80% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 4.60% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was -0.50% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 8.70% per year.
During the past 13 years, The North West Co's highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 27.50% per year. The lowest was -8.60% per year. And the median was 6.00% per year.
The North West Co (OTCPK:NNWWF) Earnings per Share (Diluted) Explanation
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The North West Co Earnings per Share (Diluted) Related Terms
The North West Co Earnings per Share (Diluted) Historical Data
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The historical data trend for The North West Co's Earnings per Share (Diluted) can be seen below:
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The North West Co Earnings per Share (Diluted) Chart
NNWWF vs KR, SFM, ACI: Earnings per Share (Diluted) Comparison
For the Grocery Stores subindustry, The North West Co'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.
The North West Co PE Ratio vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, The North West Co's PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where The North West Co's PE Ratio falls into.
The North West Co 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.
The North West Co's Earnings Per Share (Diluted) for the fiscal year that ended in Jan. 2026 is calculated as
Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jul. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $2.10
* 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 $2.10 mean?
The North West Co (NNWWF) has a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $2.10 as of Jul. 2026. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on The North West Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, The North West Co ranks #148 out of 260 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 56.9%.
Is The North West Co's Earnings per Share (Diluted) too high?
The North West Co's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $2.10. The Retail - Defensive industry median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 7.55. The North West Co's value of $2.10 is 72.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, The North West Co ranks #148 out of 260 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, The North West Co has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The North West Co's Earnings per Share (Diluted) compare to KR and SFM?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, The North West Co ranks #148 out of 260 companies for Earnings per Share (Diluted). This places The North West Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 7.55. The North West Co's value of $2.10 is 72.2% below 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 Retail - Defensive company?
The median Earnings per Share (Diluted) among Retail - Defensive companies is 7.55, based on 260 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. The North West Co's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $2.10 is 72.2% below 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 The North West Co and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 7.55 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. The North West Co's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $2.10. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is The North West Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The North West Co (NNWWF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $35.52, compared to a current price of $38.40 — trading 8.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $2.10 and 72.2% below the Retail - Defensive industry median of 7.55. The North West Co's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 5 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 The North West Co (NNWWF), the current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $2.10 as of Jul. 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 The North West Co (NNWWF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The North West Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $38.40 is trading 8.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $35.52.
GuruFocus considers The North West Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for NNWWF:
Earnings per Share (Diluted): $2.10
GF Value™: $35.52 vs. price of $38.40 (8.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 72.2% below the Retail - Defensive median (#148 of 260)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NNWWF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
The North West Co Inc is a retailer to rural and remote communities and underserved urban neighbourhood markets in Northern Canada, Western Canada, rural Alaska, the South Pacific islands, and the Caribbean. The Company offers a broad Multiple products and services with an emphasis on food, focusing on everyday household and local lifestyle needs. It operates as a retailer of food and everyday products and services through two geographical segments: Canadian and International. The Canadian segment generates maximum revenue and consists of subsidiaries operating retail stores and complementary businesses serving northern Canada, while the International segment consists of subsidiaries operating in the continental United States, the Caribbean, and the South Pacific.
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