Astral Foods (JSE:ARL) EPS (Basic): R41.25 (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

What is Astral Foods EPS (Basic)?

Astral Foods JSE:ARL +0.18% 84 EPS (Basic) is R41.25 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates JSE:ARL with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of R203.24 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review.

Astral Foods's basic earnings per share (Basic EPS) for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was R23.21. Its basic earnings per share (Basic EPS) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was R41.25.

Astral Foods's EPS (Diluted) for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was R23.06. Its EPS (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was R40.95.

Astral Foods's EPS without NRI for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was R23.06. Its EPS without NRIearnings per share without non-recurring items for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was 40.95.

During the past 12 months, Astral Foods's average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 174.30% per year. During the past 3 years, the average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was -6.90% 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, Astral Foods's highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 46.20% per year. The lowest was -80.60% per year. And the median was 13.30% per year.

Astral Foods (JSE:ARL) 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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Astral Foods EPS (Basic) Historical Data

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Astral Foods EPS (Basic) Chart

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12.25

27.81

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19.59

22.76

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Astral Foods 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.

Astral Foods's Basic EPS for the fiscal year that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as

Basic EPS (A: Sep. 2025 )	=	(Net Income	-	Preferred Dividends)	/	Shares Outstanding (Basic Average)
	=	(876.389	-	0)	/	38.509
	=	22.76

Astral Foods's Basic EPS for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Basic EPS (Q: Mar. 2026 )	=	(Net Income	-	Preferred Dividends)	/	Shares Outstanding (Basic Average)
	=	(895.535	-	0)	/	38.581
	=	23.21

EPS (Basic) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was R41.25

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What does a EPS (Basic) of R41.25 mean?

Astral Foods (JSE:ARL) has a EPS (Basic) of R41.25 as of Mar. 2026. Earnings per share (basic) equals net income divided by the standard, non-diluted average shares outstanding. View historical data on Astral Foods and its competitors.

Is Astral Foods' EPS (Basic) too high?

Astral Foods' current EPS (Basic) is R41.25. Overall, Astral Foods has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.

How does Astral Foods' EPS (Basic) compare to ADM and BG?

Astral Foods' EPS (Basic) of R41.25 can be compared against companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods 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 a Consumer Packaged Goods company?

A good EPS (Basic) depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods 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 Astral Foods and its competitors. Astral Foods's current EPS (Basic) is R41.25. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.

Is Astral Foods stock overvalued right now?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Astral Foods (JSE:ARL) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R203.24, compared to a current price of R231.47 — trading 13.9% above its estimated fair value. The current EPS (Basic) is R41.25. Astral Foods' overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Astral Foods (JSE:ARL), the current EPS (Basic) is R41.25 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 Astral Foods (JSE:ARL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Astral Foods stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of R231.47 is trading 13.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of R203.24. GuruFocus considers Astral Foods to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for JSE:ARL:

EPS (Basic): R41.25
GF Value™: R203.24 vs. price of R231.47 (13.9% above fair value)
GF Score™: 84/100 with 1 warning sign

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

Astral Foods Business Description

Industry Consumer Defensive Consumer Packaged Goods

Comparable Companies JSE:SHG JSE:QFH JSE:CKS ADM SZSE:002714 BG TSN SZSE:300498 OSL:MOWI OSL:SALM XZIM:TANGANDA SZSE:300972 SZSE:000876 XPAR:LOUP XKLS:2089 BKK:CPF SZSE:002157 ISX:CPIN SHSE:600598 XKLS:4065

Address 13 Thunderbolt Lane, Lanseria Corporate Estate, Lanseria Ext 26, Lanseria, GT, ZAF, 1748

Website https://www.astralfoods.com

Astral Foods Ltd is an integrated poultry producer operating under several brands. It supplies different poultry needs in Africa. The activities are divided into two operating segments. The poultry segment comprises the sale of poultry-related products for human consumption as well as day-old broilers, hatching eggs, and day-old parent stock. The Feed segment comprises the sale of a wide range of specialized feed products for commercially farmed animal species. The majority of revenue is generated from the poultry segment. The company has multiple processing facilities to get the poultry to ready-to-eat form and manufacture vitamin and mineral feed additives.

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