Saratoga Investment (FRA:QJ8) EPS (Basic): €0.87 (TTM As of May. 2026)

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FRA:QJ8 Saratoga Investment Corp FRA:QJ8
42 GF Score
Price €15.70
GF Value €11.32
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 7 Warning Signs
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What is Saratoga Investment EPS (Basic)?

Saratoga Investment FRA:QJ8 -0.63% 42 EPS (Basic) is €0.87 as of May. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:QJ8 with a GF Score™ of 42/100 and a GF Value™ of €11.32 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

Saratoga Investment's basic earnings per share (Basic EPS) for the three months ended in May. 2026 was €-0.36. Its basic earnings per share (Basic EPS) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 was €0.87.

Saratoga Investment's EPS (Diluted) for the three months ended in May. 2026 was €-0.36. Its EPS (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 was €0.87.

Saratoga Investment's EPS without NRI for the three months ended in May. 2026 was €-0.36. Its EPS without NRIearnings per share without non-recurring items for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 was 0.87.

During the past 12 months, Saratoga Investment's average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was -59.20% per year. During the past 3 years, the average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 3.90% per year. During the past 5 years, the average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was -0.90% per year. During the past 10 years, the average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was -4.10% 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, Saratoga Investment's highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 44.50% per year. The lowest was -37.10% per year. And the median was -15.10% per year.

Saratoga Investment  (FRA:QJ8) 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.

Saratoga Investment EPS (Basic) Related Terms

Saratoga Investment EPS (Basic) Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Saratoga Investment'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.

Saratoga Investment EPS (Basic) Chart

Saratoga Investment Annual Data
Trend Feb17 Feb18 Feb19 Feb20 Feb21 Feb22 Feb23 Feb24 Feb25 Feb26
EPS (Basic)
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Saratoga Investment Quarterly Data
Aug21 Nov21 Feb22 May22 Aug22 Nov22 Feb23 May23 Aug23 Nov23 Feb24 May24 Aug24 Nov24 Feb25 May25 Aug25 Nov25 Feb26 May26
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 0.81 0.72 0.64 -0.14 -0.36
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Saratoga Investment 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.

Saratoga Investment's Basic EPS for the fiscal year that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as

Basic EPS (A: Feb. 2026 )=(Net Income-Preferred Dividends)/Shares Outstanding (Basic Average)
=(30.967-0)/15.850
=1.95

Saratoga Investment's Basic EPS for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 is calculated as

Basic EPS (Q: May. 2026 )=(Net Income-Preferred Dividends)/Shares Outstanding (Basic Average)
=(-5.909-0)/16.253
=-0.36

EPS (Basic) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €0.87

* 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 €0.87 mean?
Saratoga Investment (FRA:QJ8) has a EPS (Basic) of €0.87 as of May. 2026. Earnings per share (basic) equals net income divided by the standard, non-diluted average shares outstanding. View historical data on Saratoga Investment and its competitors.
Is Saratoga Investment's EPS (Basic) too high?
Saratoga Investment's current EPS (Basic) is €0.87. Overall, Saratoga Investment has a GF Score™ of 42/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Saratoga Investment's EPS (Basic) compare to RIV and TEI?
Saratoga Investment's EPS (Basic) of €0.87 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 Saratoga Investment and its competitors. Saratoga Investment's current EPS (Basic) is €0.87. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Saratoga Investment stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Saratoga Investment (FRA:QJ8) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €11.32, compared to a current price of €15.70 — trading 38.7% above its estimated fair value. The current EPS (Basic) is €0.87. Saratoga Investment's overall GF Score™ is 42/100 with 7 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 Saratoga Investment (FRA:QJ8), the current EPS (Basic) is €0.87 as of May. 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 Saratoga Investment (FRA:QJ8) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Saratoga Investment stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €15.70 is trading 38.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of €11.32. GuruFocus considers Saratoga Investment to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:QJ8:

  • EPS (Basic): €0.87
  • GF Value™: €11.32 vs. price of €15.70 (38.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 42/100 with 7 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:QJ8 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Saratoga Investment Business Description

Other Exchanges SAR:USA
Address 535 Madison Avenue, 4th Floor, New York, NY, USA, 10022
Saratoga Investment Corp is a specialty finance company that provides customized financing solutions to U.S. middle-market businesses. The company invests in senior and unitranche leveraged loans and mezzanine debt, and, to a lesser extent, equity to provide financing for change of ownership transactions, strategic acquisitions, recapitalizations and growth initiatives in partnership with business owners, management teams and financial sponsors. Its objective is to create attractive risk-adjusted returns by generating current income and long-term capital appreciation from its debt and equity investments.
42GF Score

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