Daiichi Life Group (TSE:8750) Earnings per Share (Diluted): 円153.94 (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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TSE:8750 Daiichi Life Group Inc TSE:8750
71 GF Score
Price 円1,816.50
GF Value 円1,164.84
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Daiichi Life Group Earnings per Share (Diluted)?

Daiichi Life Group TSE:8750 -0.44% 71 Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 円153.94 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:8750 with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,164.84 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 397 Insurance companies, Daiichi Life Group ranks better than 77.58% on this metric.

Daiichi Life Group's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円19.89. Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was 円153.94.

Daiichi Life Group's EPS (Basic) for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円19.88. Its EPS (Basic) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was 円153.94.

Daiichi Life Group's EPS without NRI for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円21.78. Its EPS without NRI for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was 円155.36.

During the past 12 months, Daiichi Life Group's average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was -9.50% per year. During the past 3 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 38.30% per year. During the past 5 years, the average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 11.80% per year. During the past 10 years, the average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 11.30% per year.

During the past 13 years, Daiichi Life Group's highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 72.90% per year. The lowest was -58.70% per year. And the median was 24.80% per year.


Daiichi Life Group  (TSE:8750) 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.


Be Aware

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.


Daiichi Life Group Earnings per Share (Diluted) Related Terms


Daiichi Life Group Earnings per Share (Diluted) Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Daiichi Life Group'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.

Daiichi Life Group Earnings per Share (Diluted) Chart

Daiichi Life Group Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Earnings per Share (Diluted)
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Daiichi Life Group Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
Earnings per Share (Diluted) Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 11.75 45.48 44.13 19.89 44.45

TSE:8750 vs AFL, MET, PRU: Earnings per Share (Diluted) Comparison

For the Insurance - Life subindustry, Daiichi Life Group'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.


Daiichi Life Group PE Ratio vs Insurance Industry

For the Insurance industry and Financial Services sector, Daiichi Life Group's PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Daiichi Life Group's PE Ratio falls into.


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Daiichi Life Group 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.

Daiichi Life Group's Earnings Per Share (Diluted) for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Diluted Earnings Per Share (A: Mar. 2026 ) = (Net Income - Preferred Dividends) / Shares Outstanding (Diluted Average)
=(436597-0)/3643.774
=119.82

Daiichi Life Group's Earnings Per Share (Diluted) for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Diluted Earnings Per Share (Q: Mar. 2026 )=(Net Income - Preferred Dividends / Shares Outstanding (Diluted Average)
=(66253-0)/3643.774
=18.18

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 円153.94

* 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 円153.94 mean?
Daiichi Life Group (TSE:8750) has a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of 円153.94 as of Mar. 2026. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on Daiichi Life Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Daiichi Life Group ranks #89 out of 397 companies in the Insurance industry, placing it in the top 22.4%.
Is Daiichi Life Group's Earnings per Share (Diluted) too high?
Daiichi Life Group's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 円153.94. Based on the distribution chart, Daiichi Life Group ranks #89 out of 397 companies in the Insurance industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Daiichi Life Group has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Daiichi Life Group's Earnings per Share (Diluted) compare to AFL and MET?
According to the Insurance industry distribution chart, Daiichi Life Group ranks #89 out of 397 companies for Earnings per Share (Diluted). This places Daiichi Life Group in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 16.60. 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 an Insurance company?
The median Earnings per Share (Diluted) among Insurance companies is 16.60, based on 397 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 Daiichi Life Group and its competitors. For the Insurance industry, the median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 16.60 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Daiichi Life Group's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 円153.94. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Daiichi Life Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Daiichi Life Group (TSE:8750) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,164.84, compared to a current price of 円1,816.50 — trading 55.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 円153.94. Daiichi Life Group's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 4 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 Daiichi Life Group (TSE:8750), the current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 円153.94 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 Daiichi Life Group (TSE:8750) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Daiichi Life Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円1,816.50 is trading 55.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,164.84. GuruFocus considers Daiichi Life Group to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:8750:

  • Earnings per Share (Diluted): 円153.94
  • GF Value™: 円1,164.84 vs. price of 円1,816.50 (55.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 71/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:8750 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Daiichi Life Group Business Description

Address 13-1, Yurakucho 1-chome, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 100-8411
Dai-ichi Life is Japan's second-largest life insurer (excluding the recently privatized Japan Post Insurance), commanding 11% of annualized net premiums. Unlike its largest domestic rivals—Nippon Life, Meiji Yasuda, and Sumitomo Life—which remain mutually owned by policyholders, Dai-ichi Life demutualized and listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange in 2010. The group's profit profile is geographically diversified: The main domestic life business contributes roughly 75% of profits, the overseas life business contributes about 22%, and the noninsurance business contributes about 4% of total profits.
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