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Sun Communities's EPS (Basic) for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-0.07.
Its EPS (Basic) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $11.01.
During the past 12 months, Sun Communities's average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 127.70% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was -5.10% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was -7.50% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 6.20% per year.
During the past 13 years, Sun Communities's highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 200.00% per year. The lowest was -33.30% per year. And the median was 15.25% per year.
Sun Communities (NYSE:SUI) 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.
Sun Communities Earnings per Share (Diluted) Related Terms
Sun Communities Earnings per Share (Diluted) Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sun Communities'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.
Sun Communities Earnings per Share (Diluted) Chart
SUI vs MAA, UDR, ELS: Earnings per Share (Diluted) Comparison
For the REIT - Residential subindustry, Sun Communities'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.
Sun Communities PE Ratio vs REITs Industry
For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, Sun Communities's PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sun Communities's PE Ratio falls into.
Sun Communities 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.
Sun Communities'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 $11.01
* 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 $11.01 mean?
Sun Communities (SUI) has a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $11.01 as of Mar. 2026. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on Sun Communities and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Sun Communities ranks #423 out of 674 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 62.8%.
Is Sun Communities' Earnings per Share (Diluted) too high?
Sun Communities' current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $11.01. The REITs industry median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 1.00. Sun Communities' value of $11.01 is 1001% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sun Communities ranks #423 out of 674 companies in the REITs industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Sun Communities has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sun Communities' Earnings per Share (Diluted) compare to MAA and UDR?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, Sun Communities ranks #423 out of 674 companies for Earnings per Share (Diluted). This places Sun Communities in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 1.00. Sun Communities' value of $11.01 is 1001% above 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 REITs company?
The median Earnings per Share (Diluted) among REITs companies is 1.00, based on 674 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. Sun Communities's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $11.01 is 1001% above 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 Sun Communities and its competitors. For the REITs industry, the median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 1.00 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sun Communities's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $11.01. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sun Communities stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sun Communities (SUI) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $130.87, compared to a current price of $119.66 — trading 8.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $11.01 and 1001% above the REITs industry median of 1.00. Sun Communities' overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 6 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 Sun Communities (SUI), the current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $11.01 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 Sun Communities (SUI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sun Communities stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $119.66 is trading 8.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $130.87.
GuruFocus considers Sun Communities to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for SUI:
Earnings per Share (Diluted): $11.01
GF Value™: $130.87 vs. price of $119.66 (8.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 1001% above the REITs median (#423 of 674)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SUI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sun Communities is a residential REIT that focuses on owning manufactured housing and residential vehicle communities. The company currently owns a portfolio of 513 properties, which includes 347 manufactured housing communities and 166 residential vehicle communities. Sun targets owning properties that are desirable as second homes or vacation properties, with nearly 50% of the portfolio located in either Florida or Michigan near major bodies of water.
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