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Yakult Honsha CoYKLTY +3.93%83 Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $0.49 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates YKLTY with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of $9.09 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 94 Beverages - Non-Alcoholic companies, Yakult Honsha Co ranks worse than 80.85% on this metric.
Yakult Honsha Co's EPS (Basic) for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.03.
Its EPS (Basic) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.49.
During the past 12 months, Yakult Honsha Co's average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was -7.90% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was -7.00% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 1.40% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 5.40% per year.
During the past 13 years, Yakult Honsha Co's highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 21.70% per year. The lowest was -9.60% per year. And the median was 7.90% per year.
Yakult Honsha Co (OTCPK:YKLTY) 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.
Yakult Honsha Co Earnings per Share (Diluted) Related Terms
Yakult Honsha Co Earnings per Share (Diluted) Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Yakult Honsha Co's Earnings per Share (Diluted) can be seen below:
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Yakult Honsha Co Earnings per Share (Diluted) Chart
YKLTY vs KO, PEP, MNST: Earnings per Share (Diluted) Comparison
For the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic subindustry, Yakult Honsha Co'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.
Yakult Honsha Co PE Ratio vs Beverages - Non-Alcoholic Industry
For the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Yakult Honsha Co's PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Yakult Honsha Co's PE Ratio falls into.
Yakult Honsha Co 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.
Yakult Honsha Co's Earnings Per Share (Diluted) for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 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 $0.49
* 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 $0.49 mean?
Yakult Honsha Co (YKLTY) has a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $0.49 as of Mar. 2026. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on Yakult Honsha Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Yakult Honsha Co ranks #76 out of 94 companies in the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry, placing it in the top 80.9%.
Is Yakult Honsha Co's Earnings per Share (Diluted) too high?
Yakult Honsha Co's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $0.49. The Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 11.30. Yakult Honsha Co's value of $0.49 is 95.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Yakult Honsha Co ranks #76 out of 94 companies in the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Yakult Honsha Co has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Yakult Honsha Co's Earnings per Share (Diluted) compare to KO and PEP?
According to the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry distribution chart, Yakult Honsha Co ranks #76 out of 94 companies for Earnings per Share (Diluted). This places Yakult Honsha Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 11.30. Yakult Honsha Co's value of $0.49 is 95.7% below 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 Beverages - Non-Alcoholic company?
The median Earnings per Share (Diluted) among Beverages - Non-Alcoholic companies is 11.30, based on 94 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. Yakult Honsha Co's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $0.49 is 95.7% below 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 Yakult Honsha Co and its competitors. For the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry, the median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 11.30 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Yakult Honsha Co's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $0.49. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Yakult Honsha Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Yakult Honsha Co (YKLTY) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $9.09, compared to a current price of $8.99 — trading 1.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $0.49 and 95.7% below the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry median of 11.30. Yakult Honsha Co's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 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 Yakult Honsha Co (YKLTY), the current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $0.49 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 Yakult Honsha Co (YKLTY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Yakult Honsha Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $8.99 is trading 1.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $9.09.
GuruFocus considers Yakult Honsha Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for YKLTY:
Earnings per Share (Diluted): $0.49
GF Value™: $9.09 vs. price of $8.99 (1.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 95.7% below the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic median (#76 of 94)
No single metric tells the full story. See the YKLTY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Yakult Honsha is a pioneer in probiotics. It launched the probiotic drink Yakult in 1935 after Minoru Shirota's discovery of Lactobacillus casei Shirota, a strain of lactic acid bacteria, which proved to be able to live in the intestines, in 1930. It operates in 40 countries across four continents, selling mainly Yakult probiotic drinks. Apart from the retail outlets, the home delivery channel, served by a team of 83,000 Yakult Ladies globally, contributes about 45% of its probiotic drink volume. Overseas markets contribute 40% of group sales and profits. Yakult has built a meaningful presence in populated emerging markets, including China, Indonesia, Mexico, and Brazil. It plans to step up expansion in the US with a new factory in Georgia, which will triple its US production capacity.
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