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PZ Cussons NigeriaNSA:PZ 71 Earnings per Share (Diluted) is ₦11.79 as of May. 2026. GuruFocus rates NSA:PZ with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of ₦49.73 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,523 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, PZ Cussons Nigeria ranks better than 79.38% on this metric.
PZ Cussons Nigeria's EPS (Basic) for the
three
months ended in May. 2026 was ₦2.40.
Its EPS (Basic) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 was ₦11.79.
During the past 13 years, PZ Cussons Nigeria's highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 326.70% per year. The lowest was -50.70% per year. And the median was -10.90% per year.
PZ Cussons Nigeria (NSA:PZ) 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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PZ Cussons Nigeria Earnings per Share (Diluted) Related Terms
PZ Cussons Nigeria Earnings per Share (Diluted) Historical Data
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The historical data trend for PZ Cussons Nigeria'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.
PZ Cussons Nigeria Earnings per Share (Diluted) Chart
NSA:PZ vs PG, CL, KVUE: Earnings per Share (Diluted) Comparison
For the Household & Personal Products subindustry, PZ Cussons Nigeria'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.
PZ Cussons Nigeria PE Ratio vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, PZ Cussons Nigeria's PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where PZ Cussons Nigeria's PE Ratio falls into.
PZ Cussons Nigeria 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.
PZ Cussons Nigeria's Earnings Per Share (Diluted) for the fiscal year that ended in May. 2026 is calculated as
Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was ₦11.79
* 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 ₦11.79 mean?
PZ Cussons Nigeria (NSA:PZ) has a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of ₦11.79 as of May. 2026. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on PZ Cussons Nigeria and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, PZ Cussons Nigeria ranks #314 out of 1523 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 20.6%.
Is PZ Cussons Nigeria's Earnings per Share (Diluted) too high?
PZ Cussons Nigeria's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is ₦11.79. Based on the distribution chart, PZ Cussons Nigeria ranks #314 out of 1523 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, PZ Cussons Nigeria has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does PZ Cussons Nigeria's Earnings per Share (Diluted) compare to PG and CL?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, PZ Cussons Nigeria ranks #314 out of 1523 companies for Earnings per Share (Diluted). This places PZ Cussons Nigeria in the top 21% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. 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 1,523 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 PZ Cussons Nigeria 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. PZ Cussons Nigeria's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is ₦11.79. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is PZ Cussons Nigeria stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PZ Cussons Nigeria (NSA:PZ) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₦49.73, compared to a current price of ₦77.00 — trading 54.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is ₦11.79. PZ Cussons Nigeria's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 2 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 PZ Cussons Nigeria (NSA:PZ), the current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is ₦11.79 as of May. 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 PZ Cussons Nigeria (NSA:PZ) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PZ Cussons Nigeria stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₦77.00 is trading 54.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₦49.73.
GuruFocus considers PZ Cussons Nigeria to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NSA:PZ:
Earnings per Share (Diluted): ₦11.79
GF Value™: ₦49.73 vs. price of ₦77.00 (54.8% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSA:PZ stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
PZ Cussons Nigeria PLC manufactures, distributes and sells consumer products and home appliances. The company's operating segment includes Home and Personal Care Products and Durable Electrical Appliances. It generates maximum revenue from the Home and Personal Care Products segment. Home and Personal Care Products segment includes the production and sale of Morning Fresh, Zip, Canoe, Premier, Excel, Joy, Stella, Venus, Imperial Leather, Cussons Baby, Original Source, Carex, Robb, and others. The Durable Electrical Appliances segment includes the production and sale of Haier Thermocool Refrigerators, Freezers, Televisions, Generators, Air conditioners, Washing Machines and others. Geographically it derives revenue from Nigeria.
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