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PBA Holdings Bhd's EPS (Basic) for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM0.12.
Its EPS (Basic) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was RM0.41.
During the past 12 months, PBA Holdings Bhd's average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was -9.80% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 13.10% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 35.00% per year.
During the past 13 years, PBA Holdings Bhd's highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 49.20% per year. The lowest was -25.90% per year. And the median was 11.20% per year.
PBA Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5041) 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.
PBA Holdings Bhd Earnings per Share (Diluted) Related Terms
PBA Holdings Bhd Earnings per Share (Diluted) Historical Data
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The historical data trend for PBA Holdings Bhd'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.
PBA Holdings Bhd Earnings per Share (Diluted) Chart
XKLS:5041 vs AWK, WTRG, AWR: Earnings per Share (Diluted) Comparison
For the Utilities - Regulated Water subindustry, PBA Holdings Bhd'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.
PBA Holdings Bhd PE Ratio vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, PBA Holdings Bhd's PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where PBA Holdings Bhd's PE Ratio falls into.
PBA Holdings Bhd 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.
PBA Holdings Bhd'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 RM0.41
* 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 RM0.41 mean?
PBA Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5041) has a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of RM0.41 as of Mar. 2026. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on PBA Holdings Bhd and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, PBA Holdings Bhd ranks #133 out of 415 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 32%.
Is PBA Holdings Bhd's Earnings per Share (Diluted) too high?
PBA Holdings Bhd's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is RM0.41. Based on the distribution chart, PBA Holdings Bhd ranks #133 out of 415 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, PBA Holdings Bhd has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does PBA Holdings Bhd's Earnings per Share (Diluted) compare to AWK and WTRG?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, PBA Holdings Bhd ranks #133 out of 415 companies for Earnings per Share (Diluted). This puts PBA Holdings Bhd in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 5.70. 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 Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Earnings per Share (Diluted) among Utilities - Regulated companies is 5.70, based on 415 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 PBA Holdings Bhd and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 5.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. PBA Holdings Bhd's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is RM0.41. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is PBA Holdings Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PBA Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5041) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM2.36, compared to a current price of RM2.20 — trading 6.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is RM0.41. PBA Holdings Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 3 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 PBA Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5041), the current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is RM0.41 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 PBA Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5041) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PBA Holdings Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM2.20 is trading 6.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM2.36.
GuruFocus considers PBA Holdings Bhd to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:5041:
Earnings per Share (Diluted): RM0.41
GF Value™: RM2.36 vs. price of RM2.20 (6.8% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5041 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
PBA Holdings Bhd is an investment holding company. Its primary business is to sustain continuous good water supply in Penang. With population growth and increasing socio-economic development, It has to employ holistic water supply management strategies. It manage both water demand and supply in a water-stressed state. The group has one reportable segment, which is the abstraction of raw water, treatment of water, supply and sale of treated water to consumers in the State of Penang. The company operated solely in Penang, Malaysia. The company through its subsidiaries is engaged in the abstraction of raw water, treatment of water, and supply and sale of treated water to consumers in the State of Penang. It operates geographically in Malaysia.
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