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Piperndler CosPIPR +0.26%73 Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $4.32 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates PIPR with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of $86.11 (Modestly Undervalued). Among 580 Capital Markets companies, Piperndler Cos ranks better than 52.41% on this metric.
Piperndler Cos's EPS (Basic) for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.96.
Its EPS (Basic) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $4.56.
During the past 12 months, Piperndler Cos's average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 23.50% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 16.40% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 3.00% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 16.30% per year.
During the past 13 years, Piperndler Cos's highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 52.90% per year. The lowest was -16.70% per year. And the median was 14.25% per year.
Piperndler Cos (NYSE:PIPR) 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.
Piperndler Cos Earnings per Share (Diluted) Related Terms
Piperndler Cos Earnings per Share (Diluted) Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Piperndler Cos'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.
PIPR vs VIRT, MC, MRX: Earnings per Share (Diluted) Comparison
For the Capital Markets subindustry, Piperndler Cos'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.
Piperndler Cos PE Ratio vs Capital Markets Industry
For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, Piperndler Cos's PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Piperndler Cos's PE Ratio falls into.
Piperndler Cos 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.
Piperndler Cos'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 $4.32
* 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 $4.32 mean?
Piperndler Cos (PIPR) has a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $4.32 as of Mar. 2026. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on Piperndler Cos and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Piperndler Cos ranks #276 out of 580 companies in the Capital Markets industry, placing it in the top 47.6%.
Is Piperndler Cos' Earnings per Share (Diluted) too high?
Piperndler Cos' current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $4.32. The Capital Markets industry median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 14.80. Piperndler Cos' value of $4.32 is 70.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Piperndler Cos ranks #276 out of 580 companies in the Capital Markets industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Piperndler Cos has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Piperndler Cos' Earnings per Share (Diluted) compare to VIRT and MC?
According to the Capital Markets industry distribution chart, Piperndler Cos ranks #276 out of 580 companies for Earnings per Share (Diluted). This puts Piperndler Cos in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 14.80. Piperndler Cos' value of $4.32 is 70.8% 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 Capital Markets company?
The median Earnings per Share (Diluted) among Capital Markets companies is 14.80, based on 580 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. Piperndler Cos's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $4.32 is 70.8% 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 Piperndler Cos and its competitors. For the Capital Markets industry, the median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 14.80 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Piperndler Cos's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $4.32. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Piperndler Cos stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Piperndler Cos (PIPR) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $86.11, compared to a current price of $76.14 — trading 11.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $4.32 and 70.8% below the Capital Markets industry median of 14.80. Piperndler Cos' overall GF Score™ is 73/100. 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 Piperndler Cos (PIPR), the current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $4.32 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 Piperndler Cos (PIPR) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Piperndler Cos stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $76.14 is trading 11.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $86.11.
GuruFocus considers Piperndler Cos to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for PIPR:
Earnings per Share (Diluted): $4.32
GF Value™: $86.11 vs. price of $76.14 (11.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 70.8% below the Capital Markets median (#276 of 580)
No single metric tells the full story. See the PIPR stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Piper Sandler Cos is an investment bank and institutional securities firm, serving the needs of corporations, private equity groups, public entities, non-profit entities, and institutional investors in the United States (U.S.) and internationally. The company provides a broad set of products and services, including financial advisory services; equity and debt capital markets products; public finance services; institutional brokerage services; fundamental equity and macro research services; fixed income services; and alternative asset management strategies. It generates maximum revenue from Advisory services.
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