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During the past 12 months, Sumitomo Metal Mining Co's average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 982.70% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 3.60% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was -16.60% per year.
During the past 13 years, Sumitomo Metal Mining Co's highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 175.60% per year. The lowest was -61.10% per year. And the median was 6.70% per year.
Sumitomo Metal Mining Co (OTCPK:STMNF) 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.
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Sumitomo Metal Mining Co Earnings per Share (Diluted) Related Terms
Sumitomo Metal Mining Co Earnings per Share (Diluted) Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sumitomo Metal Mining Co'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.
Sumitomo Metal Mining Co Earnings per Share (Diluted) Chart
Sumitomo Metal Mining Co Earnings per Share (Diluted) Competitor Comparison
For the Other Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, Sumitomo Metal Mining Co'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.
Sumitomo Metal Mining Co PE Ratio vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Sumitomo Metal Mining Co's PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sumitomo Metal Mining Co's PE Ratio falls into.
Sumitomo Metal Mining Co 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.
Sumitomo Metal Mining Co's Earnings Per Share (Diluted) for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 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 $4.22
* 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 $4.22 mean?
Sumitomo Metal Mining Co (STMNF) has a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $4.22 as of Mar. 2026. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on Sumitomo Metal Mining Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Sumitomo Metal Mining Co ranks #1311 out of 1953 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 67.1%.
Is Sumitomo Metal Mining Co's Earnings per Share (Diluted) too high?
Sumitomo Metal Mining Co's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $4.22. The Metals & Mining industry median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 16.70. Sumitomo Metal Mining Co's value of $4.22 is 74.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sumitomo Metal Mining Co ranks #1311 out of 1953 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Sumitomo Metal Mining Co has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sumitomo Metal Mining Co's Earnings per Share (Diluted) compare to competitors?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Sumitomo Metal Mining Co ranks #1311 out of 1953 companies for Earnings per Share (Diluted). This places Sumitomo Metal Mining Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 16.70. Sumitomo Metal Mining Co's value of $4.22 is 74.7% 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 16.70, based on 1,953 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. Sumitomo Metal Mining Co's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $4.22 is 74.7% 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 Sumitomo Metal Mining Co and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 16.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sumitomo Metal Mining Co's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $4.22. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sumitomo Metal Mining Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sumitomo Metal Mining Co (STMNF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $39.74, compared to a current price of $43.75 — trading 10.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $4.22 and 74.7% below the Metals & Mining industry median of 16.70. Sumitomo Metal Mining Co's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 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 Sumitomo Metal Mining Co (STMNF), the current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $4.22 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 Sumitomo Metal Mining Co (STMNF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sumitomo Metal Mining Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $43.75 is trading 10.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $39.74.
GuruFocus considers Sumitomo Metal Mining Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for STMNF:
Earnings per Share (Diluted): $4.22
GF Value™: $39.74 vs. price of $43.75 (10.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 74.7% below the Metals & Mining median (#1311 of 1953)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STMNF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sumitomo Metal Mining Co Ltd is a Japan-based company engaged in the mining business. The company operates through three segments. The Material segment manufactures and sells battery materials, powder and crystalline materials, tape materials, catalysts, and related products. The Resource segment focuses on the exploration, development, production, and sale of nonferrous metal resources in Japan and overseas. The Smelting segment engages in the smelting and sale of copper, nickel, ferronickel, zinc, and precious metals, including gold, silver, platinum, and palladium. The Others segment covers real estate and engineering businesses. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Smelting segment.
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