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Sylvania PlatinumSAPLF +0.86%84 Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $0.14 as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates SAPLF with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.96 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,951 Metals & Mining companies, Sylvania Platinum ranks worse than 86.06% on this metric.
Sylvania Platinum's EPS (Basic) for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was $0.09.
Its EPS (Basic) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $0.14.
During the past 12 months, Sylvania Platinum's average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 270.60% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was -30.00% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was -29.00% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 27.90% per year.
During the past 13 years, Sylvania Platinum's highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 109.10% per year. The lowest was -59.00% per year. And the median was 27.50% per year.
Sylvania Platinum (OTCPK:SAPLF) 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.
Sylvania Platinum Earnings per Share (Diluted) Related Terms
Sylvania Platinum Earnings per Share (Diluted) Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sylvania Platinum'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.
Sylvania Platinum Earnings per Share (Diluted) Chart
SAPLF vs HL: Earnings per Share (Diluted) Comparison
For the Other Precious Metals & Mining subindustry, Sylvania Platinum'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.
Sylvania Platinum PE Ratio vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Sylvania Platinum's PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sylvania Platinum's PE Ratio falls into.
Sylvania Platinum 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.
Sylvania Platinum's Earnings Per Share (Diluted) for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 2025 is calculated as
Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $0.14
* 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 $0.14 mean?
Sylvania Platinum (SAPLF) has a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $0.14 as of Dec. 2025. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on Sylvania Platinum and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Sylvania Platinum ranks #1679 out of 1951 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 86.1%.
Is Sylvania Platinum's Earnings per Share (Diluted) too high?
Sylvania Platinum's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $0.14. The Metals & Mining industry median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 16.20. Sylvania Platinum's value of $0.14 is 99.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sylvania Platinum ranks #1679 out of 1951 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Sylvania Platinum has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sylvania Platinum's Earnings per Share (Diluted) compare to HL?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Sylvania Platinum ranks #1679 out of 1951 companies for Earnings per Share (Diluted). This places Sylvania Platinum in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 16.20. Sylvania Platinum's value of $0.14 is 99.1% 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 Metals & Mining company?
The median Earnings per Share (Diluted) among Metals & Mining companies is 16.20, based on 1,951 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. Sylvania Platinum's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $0.14 is 99.1% 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 Sylvania Platinum and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 16.20 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sylvania Platinum's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $0.14. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sylvania Platinum stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sylvania Platinum (SAPLF) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.96, compared to a current price of $1.17 — trading 40.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $0.14 and 99.1% below the Metals & Mining industry median of 16.20. Sylvania Platinum's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 4 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 Sylvania Platinum (SAPLF), the current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $0.14 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 Sylvania Platinum (SAPLF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sylvania Platinum stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $1.17 is trading 40.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $1.96.
GuruFocus considers Sylvania Platinum to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for SAPLF:
Earnings per Share (Diluted): $0.14
GF Value™: $1.96 vs. price of $1.17 (40.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 99.1% below the Metals & Mining median (#1679 of 1951)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SAPLF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sylvania Platinum Ltd is a South Africa-based company producing platinum group metals (PGMs) such as platinum, palladium, and rhodium. The company's core business is the retreatment of PGM-rich chrome tailings material. Its operating segments include Sylvania Dump Operations (SDO), Exploration Projects, Joint Venture, and Other. It generates maximum revenue from the Sylvania Dump Operations (SDO) segment. Geographically, it derives revenue from South Africa. It also holds prospecting and mining rights for several PGM projects on the Northern Limb of the Bushveld Igneous Complex.
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