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SP RefractoriesNSE:SPRL 68 Earnings per Share (Diluted) is ₹19.72 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates NSE:SPRL with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹131.89 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 307 Building Materials companies, SP Refractories ranks better than 94.46% on this metric.
SP Refractories's EPS (Basic) for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹7.45.
Its EPS (Basic) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹19.72.
During the past 12 months, SP Refractories's average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 68.80% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 74.50% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 13.20% per year.
During the past 8 years, SP Refractories's highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 81.40% per year. The lowest was -13.50% per year. And the median was 19.30% per year.
SP Refractories (NSE:SPRL) 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.
Be Aware
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.
SP Refractories Earnings per Share (Diluted) Related Terms
SP Refractories Earnings per Share (Diluted) Historical Data
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The historical data trend for SP Refractories'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.
SP Refractories Earnings per Share (Diluted) Chart
NSE:SPRL vs CRH, MLM, VMC: Earnings per Share (Diluted) Comparison
For the Building Materials subindustry, SP Refractories'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.
SP Refractories PE Ratio vs Building Materials Industry
For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, SP Refractories's PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where SP Refractories's PE Ratio falls into.
SP Refractories 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.
SP Refractories'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 ₹19.72
* 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 ₹19.72 mean?
SP Refractories (NSE:SPRL) has a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of ₹19.72 as of Mar. 2026. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on SP Refractories and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, SP Refractories ranks #17 out of 307 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 5.5%.
Is SP Refractories' Earnings per Share (Diluted) too high?
SP Refractories' current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is ₹19.72. Based on the distribution chart, SP Refractories ranks #17 out of 307 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, SP Refractories has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SP Refractories' Earnings per Share (Diluted) compare to CRH and MLM?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, SP Refractories ranks #17 out of 307 companies for Earnings per Share (Diluted). This places SP Refractories in the top 6% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 4.50. 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 Building Materials company?
The median Earnings per Share (Diluted) among Building Materials companies is 4.50, based on 307 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 SP Refractories and its competitors. For the Building Materials industry, the median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 4.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. SP Refractories's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is ₹19.72. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is SP Refractories stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SP Refractories (NSE:SPRL) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹131.89, compared to a current price of ₹102.50 — trading 22.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is ₹19.72. SP Refractories' overall GF Score™ is 68/100 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 SP Refractories (NSE:SPRL), the current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is ₹19.72 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 SP Refractories (NSE:SPRL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SP Refractories stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹102.50 is trading 22.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹131.89.
GuruFocus considers SP Refractories to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:SPRL:
Earnings per Share (Diluted): ₹19.72
GF Value™: ₹131.89 vs. price of ₹102.50 (22.3% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:SPRL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
SP Refractories Ltd is engaged in manufacturing and supplying refractory material made using hydrated lime, calcined alumina, and other raw materials. The company is involved in single segment of manufacturing and supplying of high quality refractory material. Its core focus is on refractory cement which is a niche and high-margin cement widely used in iron and steel and construction industries because of its thermal conductivity, maximum strength, and heat resistance.
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