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During the past 12 months, Stellus Capital Investment's average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was -29.20% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 8.70% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was -0.70% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was -1.20% per year.
During the past 13 years, Stellus Capital Investment's highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 39.10% per year. The lowest was -20.10% per year. And the median was 1.45% per year.
Stellus Capital Investment (NYSE:SCM) 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.
Stellus Capital Investment Earnings per Share (Diluted) Related Terms
Stellus Capital Investment Earnings per Share (Diluted) Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Stellus Capital 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.
Stellus Capital Investment Earnings per Share (Diluted) Chart
SCM vs IDE, ETX, FT: Earnings per Share (Diluted) Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, Stellus Capital 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.
Stellus Capital Investment PE Ratio vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Stellus Capital Investment's PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Stellus Capital Investment's PE Ratio falls into.
Stellus Capital 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.
Stellus Capital Investment'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 Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $1.02
* 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 $1.02 mean?
Stellus Capital Investment (SCM) has a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $1.02 as of Jun. 2026. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on Stellus Capital Investment and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Stellus Capital Investment ranks #451 out of 834 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 54.1%.
Is Stellus Capital Investment's Earnings per Share (Diluted) too high?
Stellus Capital Investment's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $1.02. The Asset Management industry median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 11.70. Stellus Capital Investment's value of $1.02 is 91.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Stellus Capital Investment ranks #451 out of 834 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Stellus Capital Investment has a GF Score™ of 46/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Stellus Capital Investment's Earnings per Share (Diluted) compare to IDE and ETX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Stellus Capital Investment ranks #451 out of 834 companies for Earnings per Share (Diluted). This places Stellus Capital Investment in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 11.70. Stellus Capital Investment's value of $1.02 is 91.3% 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 834 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. Stellus Capital Investment's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $1.02 is 91.3% 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 Stellus Capital 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. Stellus Capital Investment's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $1.02. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Stellus Capital Investment stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Stellus Capital Investment (SCM) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $12.06, compared to a current price of $8.66 — trading 28.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $1.02 and 91.3% below the Asset Management industry median of 11.70. Stellus Capital Investment's overall GF Score™ is 46/100 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 Stellus Capital Investment (SCM), the current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $1.02 as of Jun. 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 Stellus Capital Investment (SCM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Stellus Capital Investment stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $8.66 is trading 28.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $12.06.
GuruFocus considers Stellus Capital Investment to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for SCM:
Earnings per Share (Diluted): $1.02
GF Value™: $12.06 vs. price of $8.66 (28.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 91.3% below the Asset Management median (#451 of 834)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SCM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Stellus Capital Investment Corp is a closed-end, non-diversified management investment company. Its objective is to maximize the total return to its stockholders in the form of current income and capital appreciation. It invests in private middle-market companies through first lien, second lien, and unsecured debt financing, often with a corresponding equity investment. The company invests in various sectors, such as business services, energy, general industrial, government services, healthcare, software, and specialty finance. The business activity of the firm functions throughout the United States, and it generates revenue in the form of interest income on debt investments, capital gains, and distributions.
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