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Paul MerchantsNSE:PML -0.33%50 Earnings per Share (Diluted) is ₹-31.82 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates NSE:PML with a GF Score™ of 50/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹356.93 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 584 Capital Markets companies, Paul Merchants ranks worse than 90.41% on this metric.
Paul Merchants's EPS (Basic) for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was ₹28.88.
Its EPS (Basic) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was ₹-31.82.
During the past 3 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was -41.20% per year.
During the past 13 years, Paul Merchants's highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 58.70% per year. The lowest was -41.20% per year. And the median was 5.40% per year.
Paul Merchants (NSE:PML) 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.
Paul Merchants Earnings per Share (Diluted) Related Terms
Paul Merchants Earnings per Share (Diluted) Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Paul Merchants'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.
NSE:PML vs : Earnings per Share (Diluted) Comparison
For the Capital Markets subindustry, Paul Merchants'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.
Paul Merchants PE Ratio vs Capital Markets Industry
For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, Paul Merchants's PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Paul Merchants's PE Ratio falls into.
Paul Merchants 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.
Paul Merchants'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 Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was ₹-31.82
* 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 ₹-31.82 mean?
Paul Merchants (NSE:PML) has a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of ₹-31.82 as of Jun. 2026. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on Paul Merchants and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Paul Merchants ranks #528 out of 584 companies in the Capital Markets industry, placing it in the top 90.4%.
Is Paul Merchants' Earnings per Share (Diluted) too high?
Paul Merchants' current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is ₹-31.82. Based on the distribution chart, Paul Merchants ranks #528 out of 584 companies in the Capital Markets industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Paul Merchants has a GF Score™ of 50/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Paul Merchants' Earnings per Share (Diluted) compare to ?
According to the Capital Markets industry distribution chart, Paul Merchants ranks #528 out of 584 companies for Earnings per Share (Diluted). This places Paul Merchants in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 15.35. 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 Capital Markets company?
The median Earnings per Share (Diluted) among Capital Markets companies is 15.35, based on 584 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 Paul Merchants and its competitors. For the Capital Markets industry, the median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 15.35 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Paul Merchants's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is ₹-31.82. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Paul Merchants stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Paul Merchants (NSE:PML) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹356.93, compared to a current price of ₹490.50 — trading 37.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is ₹-31.82. Paul Merchants' overall GF Score™ is 50/100 with 4 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 Paul Merchants (NSE:PML), the current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is ₹-31.82 as of Jun. 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 Paul Merchants (NSE:PML) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Paul Merchants stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₹490.50 is trading 37.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹356.93.
GuruFocus considers Paul Merchants to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:PML:
Earnings per Share (Diluted): ₹-31.82
GF Value™: ₹356.93 vs. price of ₹490.50 (37.4% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:PML stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Paul Merchants Ltd offers financial services. The company provides foreign exchange, business payment solutions, tours and travels, ticketing, wealth management services, and gold loans. The company's business segments include Forex, Travels, and Others. The company derives key revenue from the Forex segment.
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