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Peoples's EPS (Basic) for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2022 was $3.87.
Its EPS (Basic) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2022 was $3.87.
Peoples's EPS without NRI for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2022 was $3.86.
Its EPS without NRI for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2022 was $3.86.
Peoples (OTCPK:PPLL) 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.
Peoples Earnings per Share (Diluted) Related Terms
Peoples Earnings per Share (Diluted) Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Peoples'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.
Peoples Earnings per Share (Diluted) Chart
Peoples Annual Data
Trend
Dec19
Dec20
Dec21
Dec22
Earnings per Share (Diluted)
2.60
2.91
3.82
3.87
Peoples Semi-Annual Data
Dec19
Dec20
Dec21
Dec22
Earnings per Share (Diluted)
2.60
2.91
3.82
3.87
PPLL vs ORPB, CBKM, CIZN: Earnings per Share (Diluted) Comparison
For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Peoples'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.
Peoples PE Ratio vs Banks Industry
For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Peoples's PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Peoples's PE Ratio falls into.
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.
Peoples's Earnings Per Share (Diluted) for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2022 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. 2022 was $3.87
* 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 $3.87 mean?
Peoples (PPLL) has a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $3.87 as of Dec. 2022. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on Peoples and its competitors.
Is Peoples' Earnings per Share (Diluted) too high?
Peoples' current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $3.87. The Banks industry median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 7.30. Peoples' value of $3.87 is 47% below this industry median. Overall, Peoples has a GF Score™ of 25/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Peoples' Earnings per Share (Diluted) compare to ORPB and CBKM?
Peoples' Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $3.87 can be compared against companies in the Banks industry. The industry median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 7.30. Peoples' value of $3.87 is 47% 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 7.30, based on 1,413 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. Peoples's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $3.87 is 47% 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 Peoples and its competitors. For the Banks 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. Peoples's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $3.87. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Peoples stock overvalued right now?
Peoples (PPLL) has a current Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $3.87. The current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $3.87 and 47% below the Banks industry median of 7.30. Peoples' overall GF Score™ is 25/100. 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 Peoples (PPLL), the current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $3.87 as of Dec. 2022. 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.
Peoples Ltd provides a full range of basic financial services to individuals, small businesses, and corporate customers through offices in Bradford, Lackawanna, Sullivan, Susquehanna, and Wyoming counties of Pennsylvania. The area is a rural and suburban market with an economic base of light manufacturing, retail and agricultural businesses. The company's primary deposit products are demand deposits and interest-bearing time and savings accounts. It offers a full array of loan products to meet the needs of retail and commercial customers.
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