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Starz EntertainmentSTRZ -0.28%8 Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $-25.49 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates STRZ with a GF Score™ of 8/100. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 710 Media - Diversified companies, Starz Entertainment ranks worse than 140844.93% on this metric.
Starz Entertainment's EPS (Basic) for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was $-11.27.
Its EPS (Basic) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $-25.48.
Starz Entertainment (NAS:STRZ) 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.
Starz Entertainment Earnings per Share (Diluted) Related Terms
Starz Entertainment Earnings per Share (Diluted) Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Starz Entertainment'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.
Starz Entertainment Earnings per Share (Diluted) Chart
STRZ vs AMCX, PLAY, AENT: Earnings per Share (Diluted) Comparison
For the Entertainment subindustry, Starz Entertainment'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.
Starz Entertainment PE Ratio vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Starz Entertainment's PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Starz Entertainment's PE Ratio falls into.
Starz Entertainment 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.
Starz Entertainment's Earnings Per Share (Diluted) for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2024 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 $-25.49
* 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 $-25.49 mean?
Starz Entertainment (STRZ) has a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $-25.49 as of Jun. 2026. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on Starz Entertainment and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Starz Entertainment ranks #999999 out of 710 companies in the Media - Diversified industry.
Is Starz Entertainment's Earnings per Share (Diluted) too high?
Starz Entertainment's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $-25.49. Based on the distribution chart, Starz Entertainment ranks #999999 out of 710 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Starz Entertainment has a GF Score™ of 8/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Starz Entertainment's Earnings per Share (Diluted) compare to AMCX and PLAY?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Starz Entertainment ranks #999999 out of 710 companies for Earnings per Share (Diluted). This places Starz Entertainment in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 3.60. 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median Earnings per Share (Diluted) among Media - Diversified companies is 3.60, based on 710 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. 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 Starz Entertainment and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 3.60 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Starz Entertainment's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $-25.49. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Starz Entertainment stock overvalued right now?
Starz Entertainment (STRZ) has a current Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $-25.49. The current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $-25.49. Starz Entertainment's overall GF Score™ is 8/100 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 Starz Entertainment (STRZ), the current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $-25.49 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.
Starz Entertainment Corp is the premium entertainment destination for women and underrepresented audiences, and home to some of the popular franchises and series on television. The company offers a robust programming mix for discerning adult audiences, including breaking originals and an expansive lineup of blockbuster movies, and is embodied by its brand positioning. Complementary to any platform or service, it is available across a wide range of digital OTT platforms and multichannel video distributors and is a bundling partner of choice. STARZ is powered by an industry technology, data analytics, and digital infrastructure STARZ app.
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