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SLR InvestmentSLRC -1.41%58 Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $1.64 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates SLRC with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of $23.33 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 831 Asset Management companies, SLR Investment ranks better than 89.41% on this metric.
SLR Investment's EPS (Basic) for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.31.
Its EPS (Basic) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $1.64.
During the past 12 months, SLR Investment's average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 1.20% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 69.40% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 31.80% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 3.00% per year.
During the past 13 years, SLR Investment's highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 69.40% per year. The lowest was -52.70% per year. And the median was 0.90% per year.
SLR Investment (NAS:SLRC) 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.
SLR Investment Earnings per Share (Diluted) Related Terms
SLR Investment Earnings per Share (Diluted) Historical Data
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The historical data trend for SLR 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.
SLRC vs RA, JQC, MYI: Earnings per Share (Diluted) Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, SLR 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.
SLR Investment PE Ratio vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, SLR Investment's PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where SLR Investment's PE Ratio falls into.
SLR 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.
SLR 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 Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $1.64
* 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 $1.64 mean?
SLR Investment (SLRC) has a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $1.64 as of Mar. 2026. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on SLR Investment and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, SLR Investment ranks #88 out of 831 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 10.6%.
Is SLR Investment's Earnings per Share (Diluted) too high?
SLR Investment's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $1.64. The Asset Management industry median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 12.60. SLR Investment's value of $1.64 is 87% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, SLR Investment ranks #88 out of 831 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, SLR Investment has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SLR Investment's Earnings per Share (Diluted) compare to RA and JQC?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, SLR Investment ranks #88 out of 831 companies for Earnings per Share (Diluted). This places SLR Investment in the top 11% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 12.60. SLR Investment's value of $1.64 is 87% 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 12.60, based on 831 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. SLR Investment's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $1.64 is 87% 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 SLR Investment and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 12.60 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. SLR Investment's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $1.64. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is SLR Investment stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SLR Investment (SLRC) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $23.33, compared to a current price of $12.59 — trading 46% below its estimated fair value. The current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $1.64 and 87% below the Asset Management industry median of 12.60. SLR Investment's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 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 SLR Investment (SLRC), the current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $1.64 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 SLR Investment (SLRC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SLR Investment stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $12.59 is trading 46% below its estimated GF Value™ of $23.33.
GuruFocus considers SLR Investment to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for SLRC:
Earnings per Share (Diluted): $1.64
GF Value™: $23.33 vs. price of $12.59 (46% below fair value)
Industry Position: 87% below the Asset Management median (#88 of 831)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SLRC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
SLR Investment Corp is a closed-end externally managed, non-diversified management investment company that has elected to be treated as a business development company. It provides U.S. middle market businesses and intermediaries with bespoke debt financing solutions to fund working capital, acquisition, refinancing and growth capital requirements. The company's investment objective is to generate both current income and capital appreciation through debt and equity investments. The company invests principally in leveraged middle-market companies in the form of senior secured loans, financing leases, and to a lesser extent, unsecured loans and equity securities.
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