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Plains AcquisitionPLQC 66 Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $6.29 as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates PLQC with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of $57.67 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,402 Banks companies, Plains Acquisition ranks worse than 77.89% on this metric.
Plains Acquisition's EPS (Basic) for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was $6.77.
Its EPS (Basic) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $6.77.
During the past 12 months, Plains Acquisition's average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was -7.90% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was -2.90% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 8.90% per year.
During the past 7 years, Plains Acquisition's highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 25.50% per year. The lowest was -2.90% per year. And the median was 14.35% per year.
Plains Acquisition (OTCPK:PLQC) 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.
Plains Acquisition Earnings per Share (Diluted) Related Terms
Plains Acquisition Earnings per Share (Diluted) Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Plains Acquisition'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.
Plains Acquisition Earnings per Share (Diluted) Chart
PLQC vs MNSB, BAFN, BVFL: Earnings per Share (Diluted) Comparison
For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Plains Acquisition'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.
Plains Acquisition PE Ratio vs Banks Industry
For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Plains Acquisition's PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Plains Acquisition's PE Ratio falls into.
Plains Acquisition 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.
Plains Acquisition's Earnings Per Share (Diluted) for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
For stock reported annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $6.29
* 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 $6.29 mean?
Plains Acquisition (PLQC) has a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $6.29 as of Dec. 2025. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on Plains Acquisition and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Plains Acquisition ranks #1092 out of 1402 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 77.9%.
Is Plains Acquisition's Earnings per Share (Diluted) too high?
Plains Acquisition's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $6.29. The Banks industry median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 7.60. Plains Acquisition's value of $6.29 is 17.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Plains Acquisition ranks #1092 out of 1402 companies in the Banks industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Plains Acquisition has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Plains Acquisition's Earnings per Share (Diluted) compare to MNSB and BAFN?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Plains Acquisition ranks #1092 out of 1402 companies for Earnings per Share (Diluted). This places Plains Acquisition in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 7.60. Plains Acquisition's value of $6.29 is 17.2% 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 Banks company?
The median Earnings per Share (Diluted) among Banks companies is 7.60, based on 1,402 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. Plains Acquisition's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $6.29 is 17.2% 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 Plains Acquisition and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 7.60 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Plains Acquisition's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $6.29. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Plains Acquisition stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Plains Acquisition (PLQC) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $57.67, compared to a current price of $69.20 — trading 20% above its estimated fair value. The current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $6.29 and 17.2% below the Banks industry median of 7.60. Plains Acquisition's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 5 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 Plains Acquisition (PLQC), the current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $6.29 as of Dec. 2025. 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 Plains Acquisition (PLQC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Plains Acquisition stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $69.20 is trading 20% above its estimated GF Value™ of $57.67.
GuruFocus considers Plains Acquisition to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for PLQC:
Earnings per Share (Diluted): $6.29
GF Value™: $57.67 vs. price of $69.20 (20% above fair value)
Industry Position: 17.2% below the Banks median (#1092 of 1402)
No single metric tells the full story. See the PLQC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Plains Acquisition Corp is a United States-based bank holding company. It offers a full range of banking services. It provides loans to small and medium-sized businesses and individuals in its market area. The Bank operates full-service branch locations in Humble, Houston, Plains, Sugar Land, and Conroe, Texas, and limited-service branches or loan production offices in Houston and San Antonio, Texas.
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