KNF (Knife River) EPS (Diluted): $2.57 (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

What is Knife River EPS (Diluted)?

Knife River KNF +3.55% 77 EPS (Diluted) is $2.57 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates KNF with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of $86.30 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review.

Knife River's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-1.40. Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $2.57.

Knife River's EPS (Basic) for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-1.40. Its EPS (Basic) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $2.59.

Knife River's EPS without NRI for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-1.40. Its EPS without NRI for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $2.57.

During the past 12 months, Knife River's average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was -18.90% per year. During the past 3 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 10.30% per year. During the past 5 years, the average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 6.00% 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 6 years, Knife River's highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 15.70% per year. The lowest was 7.40% per year. And the median was 10.30% per year.

Knife River (NYSE:KNF) EPS (Diluted) 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.

Knife River EPS (Diluted) Related Terms

Knife River EPS (Diluted) Historical Data

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Knife River EPS (Diluted) Chart

Knife River Annual Data

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2.29

2.06

3.23

3.55

2.76

Knife River Quarterly Data
	Dec21	Mar22	Jun22	Sep22	Dec22	Mar23	Jun23	Sep23	Dec23	Mar24	Jun24	Sep24	Dec24	Mar25	Jun25	Sep25	Dec25	Mar26
EPS (Diluted)	Get a 7-Day Free Trial													-1.21	0.89	2.52	0.56	-1.40

KNF vs TTAM, EXP, USLM: EPS (Diluted) Comparison

For the Building Materials subindustry, Knife River's PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PE Ratio data, can be viewed below:

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Knife River PE Ratio vs Building Materials Industry

For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Knife River's PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Knife River's PE Ratio falls into.

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Knife River EPS (Diluted) Calculation

EPS (Diluted) is a rough measurement of the amount of a company's profit that can be allocated to one share of its stock. Diluted EPS takes into account all of the outstanding dilutive securities that could potentially be exercised (such as stock options and convertible preferred stock) and shows how such an action would impact earnings per share.

Knife River's Diluted EPS for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Diluted EPS (A: Dec. 2025 )	=	(Net Income	-	Preferred Dividends)	/	Shares Outstanding (Diluted Average)
	=	(157.074	-	0)	/	56.895
	=	2.76

Knife River's Diluted EPS for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Diluted EPS (Q: Mar. 2026 )	=	(Net Income	-	Preferred Dividends)	/	Shares Outstanding (Diluted Average)
	=	(-79.176	-	0)	/	56.710
	=	-1.40

EPS (Diluted) 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 $2.57

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What does a EPS (Diluted) of $2.57 mean?

Knife River (KNF) has a EPS (Diluted) of $2.57 as of Mar. 2026. Earnings per share (diluted) equals net income divided by the diluted average shares outstanding. View historical data on Knife River and its competitors.

Is Knife River's EPS (Diluted) too high?

Knife River's current EPS (Diluted) is $2.57. Overall, Knife River has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.

How does Knife River's EPS (Diluted) compare to TTAM and EXP?

Knife River's EPS (Diluted) of $2.57 can be compared against companies in the Building Materials industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.

What is a good EPS (Diluted) for a Building Materials company?

A good EPS (Diluted) depends on the Building Materials industry context. However, EPS (Diluted) 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 (Diluted) mean?

A high EPS (Diluted) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Earnings per share (diluted) equals net income divided by the diluted average shares outstanding. View historical data on Knife River and its competitors. Knife River's current EPS (Diluted) is $2.57. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.

Is Knife River stock overvalued right now?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Knife River (KNF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $86.30, compared to a current price of $81.09 — trading 6% below its estimated fair value. The current EPS (Diluted) is $2.57. Knife River's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.

How is EPS (Diluted) calculated?

EPS (Diluted) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Knife River (KNF), the current EPS (Diluted) is $2.57 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 Knife River (KNF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Knife River stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $81.09 is trading 6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $86.30. GuruFocus considers Knife River to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for KNF:

EPS (Diluted): $2.57
GF Value™: $86.30 vs. price of $81.09 (6% below fair value)
GF Score™: 77/100 with 1 warning sign

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

Knife River Business Description

Industry Basic Materials Building Materials

Comparable Companies TTAM EXP USLM TGLS RMIX MCEM PHCI SMID RETO BASA CRH XSWX:HOLN SHSE:600176 VMC XTER:HEI MLM BOM:532538 XSWX:AMRZ NSE:GRASIM MEX:CEMEXCPO

Address 1150 West Century Avenue, P.O. Box 5568, Bismarck, ND, USA, 58506-5568

Website https://www.kniferiver.com

Knife River Corp is a people-first construction materials and contracting services company. It provides construction materials and contracting services to build safe roads, bridges, airport runways, and other critical infrastructure needs that connect people. The group is a provider of crushed stone, sand, and gravel in the United States. It operates through four reportable segments: West, Mountain, Central, and Energy Services.

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