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Springer Nature AG KGaAXTER:SPG +0.50%44 Earnings per Share (Diluted) is €1.66 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates XTER:SPG with a GF Score™ of 44/100. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 710 Media - Diversified companies, Springer Nature AG KGaA ranks better than 99.44% on this metric.
During the past 8 years, Springer Nature AG KGaA's highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 477.90% per year. The lowest was 477.90% per year. And the median was 477.90% per year.
Springer Nature AG KGaA (XTER:SPG) 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.
Springer Nature AG KGaA Earnings per Share (Diluted) Related Terms
Springer Nature AG KGaA Earnings per Share (Diluted) Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Springer Nature AG KGaA'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.
Springer Nature AG KGaA Earnings per Share (Diluted) Chart
XTER:SPG vs NYT, WLY: Earnings per Share (Diluted) Comparison
For the Publishing subindustry, Springer Nature AG KGaA'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.
Springer Nature AG KGaA PE Ratio vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Springer Nature AG KGaA's PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Springer Nature AG KGaA's PE Ratio falls into.
Springer Nature AG KGaA 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.
Springer Nature AG KGaA'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 Jun. 2026 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €1.66
* 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 €1.66 mean?
Springer Nature AG KGaA (XTER:SPG) has a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of €1.66 as of Jun. 2026. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on Springer Nature AG KGaA and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Springer Nature AG KGaA ranks #4 out of 710 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 0.59999999999999%.
Is Springer Nature AG KGaA's Earnings per Share (Diluted) too high?
Springer Nature AG KGaA's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is €1.66. Based on the distribution chart, Springer Nature AG KGaA ranks #4 out of 710 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Springer Nature AG KGaA has a GF Score™ of 44/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Springer Nature AG KGaA's Earnings per Share (Diluted) compare to NYT and WLY?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Springer Nature AG KGaA ranks #4 out of 710 companies for Earnings per Share (Diluted). This places Springer Nature AG KGaA in the top 1% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 3.70. 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 a Media - Diversified company?
The median Earnings per Share (Diluted) among Media - Diversified companies is 3.70, 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 Springer Nature AG KGaA and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 3.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Springer Nature AG KGaA's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is €1.66. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Springer Nature AG KGaA stock overvalued right now?
Springer Nature AG KGaA (XTER:SPG) has a current Earnings per Share (Diluted) of €1.66. The current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is €1.66. Springer Nature AG KGaA's overall GF Score™ is 44/100 with 5 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 Springer Nature AG KGaA (XTER:SPG), the current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is €1.66 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.
Springer Nature AG & Co KGaA is a research, educational, and professional publisher providing content to communities through a range of platforms, products, and services. It offers journals, books, platforms, databases & and solutions. The company includes three Segments: Research, Education, and Health. The company operates in the Americas, APAC, Germany, and Other EMEA regions. The majority of revenue is generated from the research segment in America.
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