CET (Central Securities) EPS (Basic): $9.15 (TTM As of Dec. 2025)

What is Central Securities EPS (Basic)?

Central Securities CET +0.50% 49 EPS (Basic) is $9.15 as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates CET with a GF Score™ of 49/100 and a GF Value™ of $48.47 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Central Securities's basic earnings per share (Basic EPS) for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was $5.54. Its basic earnings per share (Basic EPS) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $9.15.

Central Securities's EPS (Diluted) for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was $5.44. Its EPS (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $9.05.

Central Securities's EPS without NRI for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was $5.44. Its EPS without NRIearnings per share without non-recurring items for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was 9.05.

During the past 12 months, Central Securities's average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was -9.90% per year. Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the EPS without NRI Growth Rate using EPS without NRI data.

During the past 13 years, Central Securities's highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 80.80% per year. The lowest was -25.70% per year. And the median was 0.30% per year.

Central Securities (AMEX:CET) EPS (Basic) Explanation

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.

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Central Securities EPS (Basic) Historical Data

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Central Securities EPS (Basic) Calculation

EPS (Basic) is a rough measurement of the amount of a company's profit that can be allocated to one share of its stock. Basic earnings per share (EPS) do not factor in the dilutive effects on convertible securities.

Central Securities's Basic EPS for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Basic EPS (A: Dec. 2025 )	=	(Net Income	-	Preferred Dividends)	/	Shares Outstanding (Basic Average)
	=	(265.215	-	0)	/	28.985
	=	9.15

Central Securities's Basic EPS for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Basic EPS (Q: Dec. 2025 )	=	(Net Income	-	Preferred Dividends)	/	Shares Outstanding (Basic Average)
	=	(160.732	-	0)	/	29.028
	=	5.54

EPS (Basic) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $9.15

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What does a EPS (Basic) of $9.15 mean?

Central Securities (CET) has a EPS (Basic) of $9.15 as of Dec. 2025. Earnings per share (basic) equals net income divided by the standard, non-diluted average shares outstanding. View historical data on Central Securities and its competitors.

Is Central Securities' EPS (Basic) too high?

Central Securities' current EPS (Basic) is $9.15. Overall, Central Securities has a GF Score™ of 49/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.

How does Central Securities' EPS (Basic) compare to ECAT and DXYZ?

Central Securities' EPS (Basic) of $9.15 can be compared against companies in the Asset Management industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.

What is a good EPS (Basic) for an Asset Management company?

A good EPS (Basic) depends on the Asset Management industry context. However, EPS (Basic) 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 EPS (Basic) mean?

A high EPS (Basic) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Earnings per share (basic) equals net income divided by the standard, non-diluted average shares outstanding. View historical data on Central Securities and its competitors. Central Securities's current EPS (Basic) is $9.15. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.

Is Central Securities stock overvalued right now?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Central Securities (CET) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $48.47, compared to a current price of $51.83 — trading 6.9% above its estimated fair value. The current EPS (Basic) is $9.15. Central Securities' overall GF Score™ is 49/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.

How is EPS (Basic) calculated?

EPS (Basic) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Central Securities (CET), the current EPS (Basic) is $9.15 as of Dec. 2025. 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 Central Securities (CET) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Central Securities stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $51.83 is trading 6.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $48.47. GuruFocus considers Central Securities to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for CET:

EPS (Basic): $9.15
GF Value™: $48.47 vs. price of $51.83 (6.9% above fair value)
GF Score™: 49/100 with 5 warning signs

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

Central Securities Business Description

Industry Financial Services Asset Management

Comparable Companies ECAT DXYZ QQQX GAM TRIN TSLX BDJ BCAT STEW BTT BLK BX OSTO:INVE A TSX:BN KKR TSX:BAM APO STT OSTO:EQT AMP

Address 630 Fifth Avenue, Suite 820, New York, NY, USA, 10111

Website https://www.centralsecurities.com

Central Securities Corp is a non-diversified closed-end management investment company. The company's investment objective is long-term growth of capital. It invests in common stocks, bonds, convertible bonds, preferred stocks, convertible preferred stocks, warrants, options real estate, or short-term obligations of governments, banks, and corporations.

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