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Saratoga InvestmentSAR -0.49%45 Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $1.00 as of May. 2026. GuruFocus rates SAR with a GF Score™ of 45/100 and a GF Value™ of $13.55 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 837 Asset Management companies, Saratoga Investment ranks worse than 58.78% on this metric.
Saratoga Investment's EPS (Basic) for the
three
months ended in May. 2026 was $-0.42.
Its EPS (Basic) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 was $1.00.
During the past 12 months, Saratoga Investment's average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was -59.20% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 3.90% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was -0.90% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was -4.10% per year.
During the past 13 years, Saratoga Investment's highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 44.50% per year. The lowest was -37.10% per year. And the median was -15.10% per year.
Saratoga Investment (NYSE:SAR) 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.
Saratoga Investment Earnings per Share (Diluted) Related Terms
Saratoga Investment Earnings per Share (Diluted) Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Saratoga Investment'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.
Saratoga Investment Earnings per Share (Diluted) Chart
SAR vs RIV, TEI, EFR: Earnings per Share (Diluted) Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, Saratoga Investment'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.
Saratoga Investment PE Ratio vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Saratoga Investment's PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Saratoga Investment's PE Ratio falls into.
Saratoga Investment 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.
Saratoga Investment's Earnings Per Share (Diluted) for the fiscal year that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as
Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $1.00
* 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 $1.00 mean?
Saratoga Investment (SAR) has a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $1.00 as of May. 2026. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on Saratoga Investment and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Saratoga Investment ranks #492 out of 837 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 58.8%.
Is Saratoga Investment's Earnings per Share (Diluted) too high?
Saratoga Investment's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $1.00. The Asset Management industry median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 11.70. Saratoga Investment's value of $1.00 is 91.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Saratoga Investment ranks #492 out of 837 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Saratoga Investment has a GF Score™ of 45/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Saratoga Investment's Earnings per Share (Diluted) compare to RIV and TEI?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Saratoga Investment ranks #492 out of 837 companies for Earnings per Share (Diluted). This places Saratoga Investment in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 11.70. Saratoga Investment's value of $1.00 is 91.5% 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 an Asset Management company?
The median Earnings per Share (Diluted) among Asset Management companies is 11.70, based on 837 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. Saratoga Investment's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $1.00 is 91.5% 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 Saratoga Investment and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 11.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Saratoga Investment's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $1.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Saratoga Investment stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Saratoga Investment (SAR) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $13.55, compared to a current price of $18.24 — trading 34.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $1.00 and 91.5% below the Asset Management industry median of 11.70. Saratoga Investment's overall GF Score™ is 45/100 with 7 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 Saratoga Investment (SAR), the current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $1.00 as of May. 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 Saratoga Investment (SAR) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Saratoga Investment stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $18.24 is trading 34.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $13.55.
GuruFocus considers Saratoga Investment to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SAR:
Earnings per Share (Diluted): $1.00
GF Value™: $13.55 vs. price of $18.24 (34.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 91.5% below the Asset Management median (#492 of 837)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SAR stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Saratoga Investment Corp is a specialty finance company that provides customized financing solutions to U.S. middle-market businesses. The company invests in senior and unitranche leveraged loans and mezzanine debt, and, to a lesser extent, equity to provide financing for change of ownership transactions, strategic acquisitions, recapitalizations and growth initiatives in partnership with business owners, management teams and financial sponsors. Its objective is to create attractive risk-adjusted returns by generating current income and long-term capital appreciation from its debt and equity investments.
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