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Park NationalPRK +8.60%71 Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $10.91 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates PRK with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of $175.60 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,414 Banks companies, Park National ranks better than 60.18% on this metric.
Park National's EPS (Basic) for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $2.40.
Its EPS (Basic) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $10.96.
During the past 12 months, Park National's average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 24.20% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 11.00% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 6.40% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 7.20% per year.
During the past 13 years, Park National's highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 16.70% per year. The lowest was -20.70% per year. And the median was 8.30% per year.
Park National (AMEX:PRK) 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.
Park National Earnings per Share (Diluted) Related Terms
Park National Earnings per Share (Diluted) Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Park National'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.
PRK vs FHB, BKU, MCHB: Earnings per Share (Diluted) Comparison
For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Park National'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.
Park National PE Ratio vs Banks Industry
For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Park National's PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Park National's PE Ratio falls into.
Park National 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.
Park National'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 $10.91
* 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 $10.91 mean?
Park National (PRK) has a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $10.91 as of Mar. 2026. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on Park National and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Park National ranks #563 out of 1414 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 39.8%.
Is Park National's Earnings per Share (Diluted) too high?
Park National's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $10.91. The Banks industry median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 7.30. Park National's value of $10.91 is 49.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Park National ranks #563 out of 1414 companies in the Banks industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Park National has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Park National's Earnings per Share (Diluted) compare to FHB and BKU?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Park National ranks #563 out of 1414 companies for Earnings per Share (Diluted). This puts Park National in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 7.30. Park National's value of $10.91 is 49.5% above 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 1,414 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. Park National's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $10.91 is 49.5% above 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 Park National 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. Park National's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $10.91. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Park National stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Park National (PRK) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $175.60, compared to a current price of $205.64 — trading 17.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $10.91 and 49.5% above the Banks industry median of 7.30. Park National's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 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 Park National (PRK), the current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $10.91 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 Park National (PRK) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Park National stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $205.64 is trading 17.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $175.60.
GuruFocus considers Park National to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for PRK:
Earnings per Share (Diluted): $10.91
GF Value™: $175.60 vs. price of $205.64 (17.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 49.5% above the Banks median (#563 of 1414)
No single metric tells the full story. See the PRK stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Park National Corp is a diversified financial services company based in Newark, Ohio, consisting of 11 community banking divisions with more than 100 offices in Ohio and Kentucky. The company provides the following principal services: the acceptance of deposits for demand, savings and time accounts; commercial, industrial, consumer and real estate lending, including installment loans, credit cards (which are largely offered through a third party), home equity lines of credit and commercial leasing; trust and wealth management services; cash management; safe deposit operations; electronic funds transfers; and a variety of additional banking-related services.
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