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During the past 12 months, Constellation Software's average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 5.10% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 7.30% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 14.20% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 14.70% per year.
During the past 13 years, Constellation Software's highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 90.40% per year. The lowest was -7.80% per year. And the median was 28.85% per year.
Constellation Software (TSX:CSU) 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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Constellation Software Earnings per Share (Diluted) Related Terms
Constellation Software Earnings per Share (Diluted) Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Constellation Software'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.
Constellation Software Earnings per Share (Diluted) Chart
TSX:CSU vs QH, SHOP, UBER: Earnings per Share (Diluted) Comparison
For the Software - Application subindustry, Constellation Software'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.
Constellation Software PE Ratio vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Constellation Software's PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Constellation Software's PE Ratio falls into.
Constellation Software 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.
Constellation Software'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 C$48.24
* 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 C$48.24 mean?
Constellation Software (TSX:CSU) has a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of C$48.24 as of Mar. 2026. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on Constellation Software and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Constellation Software ranks #1202 out of 2079 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 57.8%.
Is Constellation Software's Earnings per Share (Diluted) too high?
Constellation Software's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is C$48.24. Based on the distribution chart, Constellation Software ranks #1202 out of 2079 companies in the Software industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Constellation Software has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Constellation Software's Earnings per Share (Diluted) compare to QH and SHOP?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Constellation Software ranks #1202 out of 2079 companies for Earnings per Share (Diluted). This places Constellation Software in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 12.40. 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 Software company?
The median Earnings per Share (Diluted) among Software companies is 12.40, based on 2,079 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 Constellation Software and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 12.40 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Constellation Software's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is C$48.24. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Constellation Software stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Constellation Software (TSX:CSU) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is C$5,691.73, compared to a current price of C$3,221.60 — trading 43.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is C$48.24. Constellation Software's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 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 Constellation Software (TSX:CSU), the current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is C$48.24 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 Constellation Software (TSX:CSU) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Constellation Software stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of C$3,221.60 is trading 43.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of C$5,691.73.
GuruFocus considers Constellation Software to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TSX:CSU:
Earnings per Share (Diluted): C$48.24
GF Value™: C$5,691.73 vs. price of C$3,221.60 (43.4% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSX:CSU stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Constellation Software is an acquirer, manager, and developer of vertical market software, or VMS, businesses globally. VMS differentiates from horizontal software in that it provides mission critical solutions within a specific industry for customers in a particular market. Constellation operates through a decentralized model in which each business operates as its own independent entity. Managers of individual businesses are incentivized to optimize their business for returns on invested capital and revenue growth. Excess cash generated by the individual businesses is repatriated to portfolio managers who focus on allocating as much capital as possible on new acquisitions. As of 2026, Constellation consisted of over 1,000 individual businesses.
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