Law Debenture (The) (CHIX:LWDBL) EPS (Basic): £2.30 (TTM As of Dec. 2025)


CHIX:LWDBL Law Debenture Corp (The) PLC CHIX:LWDBL
37 GF Score
Price £11.98
GF Value £19.86
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Law Debenture (The) EPS (Basic)?

Law Debenture (The) CHIX:LWDBL -0.25% 37 EPS (Basic) is £2.30 as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates CHIX:LWDBL with a GF Score™ of 37/100 and a GF Value™ of £19.86 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Law Debenture (The)'s basic earnings per share (Basic EPS) for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was £1.13. Its basic earnings per share (Basic EPS) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was £2.30.

Law Debenture (The)'s EPS (Diluted) for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was £1.13. Its EPS (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was £2.30.

Law Debenture (The)'s EPS without NRI for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was £1.13. Its EPS without NRIearnings per share without non-recurring items for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was 2.30.

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Law Debenture (The)  (CHIX:LWDBl) 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.

Be Aware

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.

Law Debenture (The) EPS (Basic) Related Terms

Law Debenture (The) EPS (Basic) Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Law Debenture (The)'s EPS (Basic) 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.

Law Debenture (The) EPS (Basic) Chart

Law Debenture (The) Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EPS (Basic)
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.23 -0.69 0.58 0.74 2.30

Law Debenture (The) Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
EPS (Basic) Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.45 0.63 0.11 1.17 1.13
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Law Debenture (The) 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.

Law Debenture (The)'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)
=(304.67-0)/132.726
=2.30

Law Debenture (The)'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)
=(149.664-0)/133.033
=1.13

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 £2.30

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about EPS (Basic) →
What does a EPS (Basic) of £2.30 mean?
Law Debenture (The) (CHIX:LWDBL) has a EPS (Basic) of £2.30 as of Dec. 2025. Earnings per share (basic) equals net income divided by the standard, non-diluted average shares outstanding. View historical data on Law Debenture (The) and its competitors.
Is Law Debenture (The)'s EPS (Basic) too high?
Law Debenture (The)'s current EPS (Basic) is £2.30. Overall, Law Debenture (The) has a GF Score™ of 37/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Law Debenture (The)'s EPS (Basic) compare to BLK and BX?
Law Debenture (The)'s EPS (Basic) of £2.30 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 Law Debenture (The) and its competitors. Law Debenture (The)'s current EPS (Basic) is £2.30. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Law Debenture (The) stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Law Debenture (The) (CHIX:LWDBL) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is £19.86, compared to a current price of £11.98 — trading 39.7% below its estimated fair value. The current EPS (Basic) is £2.30. Law Debenture (The)'s overall GF Score™ is 37/100 with 4 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 Law Debenture (The) (CHIX:LWDBL), the current EPS (Basic) is £2.30 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 Law Debenture (The) (CHIX:LWDBL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Law Debenture (The) stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of £11.98 is trading 39.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of £19.86. GuruFocus considers Law Debenture (The) to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:LWDBL:

  • EPS (Basic): £2.30
  • GF Value™: £19.86 vs. price of £11.98 (39.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 37/100 with 4 warning signs

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

Law Debenture (The) Business Description

Other Exchanges LWDB:UK
Address 100 Bishopsgate, 8th Floor, London, GBR, EC2N 4AG
Law Debenture Corp (The) PLC is a UK-based investment trust. The company's main investment objectives are to achieve long-term capital growth in real terms and steadily increase income. It holds a diversified portfolio of investments including various sectors such as Oil and Gas, Basic Materials, Consumer goods, Financials, and Technology across the globe. The company has two reportable segments namely Investment portfolio and Independent professional services. The company generates maximum revenue from the Investment portfolio segment. he group has a presence in the United Kingdom, North America, Europe, Japan, and other countries.
37GF Score

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