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Nippon Ceramic Co's EPS (Basic) for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.40.
Its EPS (Basic) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $2.26.
During the past 12 months, Nippon Ceramic Co's average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 28.40% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 21.10% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 21.90% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 11.50% per year.
During the past 13 years, Nippon Ceramic Co's highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 25.80% per year. The lowest was -14.50% per year. And the median was 7.50% per year.
Nippon Ceramic Co (OTCPK:NPPRF) 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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Nippon Ceramic Co Earnings per Share (Diluted) Related Terms
Nippon Ceramic Co Earnings per Share (Diluted) Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Nippon Ceramic Co'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.
Nippon Ceramic Co Earnings per Share (Diluted) Chart
NPPRF vs APH, GLW, TEL: Earnings per Share (Diluted) Comparison
For the Electronic Components subindustry, Nippon Ceramic 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.
Nippon Ceramic Co PE Ratio vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Nippon Ceramic Co's PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Nippon Ceramic Co's PE Ratio falls into.
Nippon Ceramic 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.
Nippon Ceramic Co'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 Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $2.26
* 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 $2.26 mean?
Nippon Ceramic Co (NPPRF) has a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $2.26 as of Mar. 2026. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on Nippon Ceramic Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Nippon Ceramic Co ranks #495 out of 1909 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 25.9%.
Is Nippon Ceramic Co's Earnings per Share (Diluted) too high?
Nippon Ceramic Co's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $2.26. The Hardware industry median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 1.30. Nippon Ceramic Co's value of $2.26 is 73.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nippon Ceramic Co ranks #495 out of 1909 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Nippon Ceramic Co has a GF Score™ of 94/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nippon Ceramic Co's Earnings per Share (Diluted) compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Nippon Ceramic Co ranks #495 out of 1909 companies for Earnings per Share (Diluted). This puts Nippon Ceramic Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 1.30. Nippon Ceramic Co's value of $2.26 is 73.8% 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 Hardware company?
The median Earnings per Share (Diluted) among Hardware companies is 1.30, based on 1,909 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. Nippon Ceramic Co's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $2.26 is 73.8% 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 Nippon Ceramic Co and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 1.30 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nippon Ceramic Co's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $2.26. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nippon Ceramic Co stock overvalued right now?
Nippon Ceramic Co (NPPRF) has a current Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $2.26. The stock's GF Value™ is $14.79, compared to a current price of $16.40 — trading 10.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $2.26 and 73.8% above the Hardware industry median of 1.30. Nippon Ceramic Co's overall GF Score™ is 94/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Nippon Ceramic Co (NPPRF), the current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $2.26 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 Nippon Ceramic Co (NPPRF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nippon Ceramic Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $16.40 is trading 10.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $14.79.
Key valuation signals for NPPRF:
Earnings per Share (Diluted): $2.26
GF Value™: $14.79 vs. price of $16.40 (10.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 73.8% above the Hardware median (#495 of 1909)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NPPRF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Nippon Ceramic Co Ltd is a Japan based company engaged in development, manufacturing and sale of ceramic sensors, ferrite, module and others. Its products are applicable for household equipment and plant facilities; automobiles; home electronics and office automation equipment; and electronics. Its Household equipment & plant faculties include lighting, sensor, security system, fire detection sensor etc. In automobile industry its products are applicable in sensor, DC- DC Converter, charging & discharging battery etc. Its products in home electronics include Microwave, airconditioner and IH cooker. Under electronics industry its products are power supplies, fan motors, inverters.
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