Brookfield Business (TSX:BBUC) EPS (Basic): C$-0.62 (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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TSX:BBUC Brookfield Business Corp TSX:BBUC
55 GF Score
Price C$42.86
GF Value C$12.19
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Brookfield Business EPS (Basic)?

Brookfield Business TSX:BBUC -2.24% 55 EPS (Basic) is C$-0.62 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates TSX:BBUC with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of C$12.19 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Brookfield Business's basic earnings per share (Basic EPS) for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was C$0.26. Its basic earnings per share (Basic EPS) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was C$-0.62.

Brookfield Business's EPS (Diluted) for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was C$0.26. Its EPS (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was C$-0.62.

Brookfield Business's EPS without NRI for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was C$0.24. Its EPS without NRIearnings per share without non-recurring items for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was -1.10.

During the past 12 months, Brookfield Business's average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was -129.50% 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, Brookfield Business's highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 37.20% per year. The lowest was -207.50% per year. And the median was -3.60% per year.


Brookfield Business  (TSX:BBUC) 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.


Brookfield Business EPS (Basic) Related Terms


Brookfield Business EPS (Basic) Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Brookfield Business's EPS (Basic) can be seen below:

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* 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.

Brookfield Business EPS (Basic) Chart

Brookfield Business 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 4.20 0.65 8.71 -0.71 -0.41

Brookfield Business Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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 0.55 0.16 -0.39 -0.66 0.26
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Brookfield Business 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.

Brookfield Business'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)
=(35.867-71.734)/86.500
=-0.41

Brookfield Business'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)
=(72.716-17.836)/207.900
=0.26

EPS (Basic) 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 C$-0.62

* 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 C$-0.62 mean?
Brookfield Business (TSX:BBUC) has a EPS (Basic) of C$-0.62 as of Mar. 2026. Earnings per share (basic) equals net income divided by the standard, non-diluted average shares outstanding. View historical data on Brookfield Business and its competitors.
Is Brookfield Business' EPS (Basic) too high?
Brookfield Business' current EPS (Basic) is C$-0.62. Overall, Brookfield Business has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Brookfield Business' EPS (Basic) compare to HON and MMM?
Brookfield Business' EPS (Basic) of C$-0.62 can be compared against companies in the Conglomerates 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 Conglomerates company?
A good EPS (Basic) depends on the Conglomerates 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 Brookfield Business and its competitors. Brookfield Business's current EPS (Basic) is C$-0.62. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Brookfield Business stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Brookfield Business (TSX:BBUC) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is C$12.19, compared to a current price of C$42.86 — trading 251.6% above its estimated fair value. The current EPS (Basic) is C$-0.62. Brookfield Business' overall GF Score™ is 55/100 with 6 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 Brookfield Business (TSX:BBUC), the current EPS (Basic) is C$-0.62 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 Brookfield Business (TSX:BBUC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Brookfield Business stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of C$42.86 is trading 251.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of C$12.19. GuruFocus considers Brookfield Business to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSX:BBUC:

  • EPS (Basic): C$-0.62
  • GF Value™: C$12.19 vs. price of C$42.86 (251.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 55/100 with 6 warning signs

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


Brookfield Business Business Description

Other Exchanges BBUC:USA
Address 225 Liberty Street, Brookfield Place, 8th Floor, New York, NY, USA, 10281-1048
Brookfield Business Corp is the operator of vital industrial and business services operations. The company focuses on acquiring market businesses for value, execute its operational improvement plans to increase cash flows and recycle capital to compound long-term growth. Geographically, it derives maximum revenue from the United States, and the rest from Europe, Brazil, Australia, Canada, and others. It operates in four segments within particular sectors namely: business services, infrastructure services, industrials, and corporate. The company derives maximum revenue from Industrials segment engaged in energy storage operations, engineered components manufacturing operations, water and wastewater operations, electric heat tracing systems manufacturer, and other industrials operations.
55GF Score

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