Lanxess AG (XSWX:LXS) EPS (Diluted): CHF-7.11 (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


XSWX:LXS Lanxess AG XSWX:LXS
62 GF Score
Price CHF14.36
GF Value CHF20.13
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Lanxess AG EPS (Diluted)?

Lanxess AG XSWX:LXS 62 EPS (Diluted) is CHF-7.11 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates XSWX:LXS with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF20.13. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Lanxess AG's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF-1.48. Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF-7.11.

Lanxess AG's EPS (Basic) for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF-1.48. Its EPS (Basic) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF-7.11.

Lanxess AG's EPS without NRI for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF-1.48. Its EPS without NRI for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF-7.11.

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During the past 13 years, Lanxess AG's highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 137.50% per year. The lowest was -40.90% per year. And the median was 7.15% per year.


Lanxess AG  (XSWX:LXS) 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.

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Lanxess AG EPS (Diluted) Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Lanxess AG's EPS (Diluted) 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.

Lanxess AG EPS (Diluted) Chart

Lanxess AG Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EPS (Diluted)
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 3.22 2.86 4.84 -1.91 -6.23

Lanxess AG Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 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 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 -0.63 -0.49 -0.83 -4.30 -1.48

XSWX:LXS vs LIN, SHW, ECL: EPS (Diluted) Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Lanxess AG's PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PE Ratio data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Lanxess AG PE Ratio vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Lanxess AG's PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Lanxess AG's PE Ratio falls into.


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Lanxess AG 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.

Lanxess AG'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)
=(-538.421-0)/86.346
=-6.24

Lanxess AG'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)
=(-128.334-0)/86.346
=-1.49

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 CHF-7.11

* 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 (Diluted) →
What does a EPS (Diluted) of CHF-7.11 mean?
Lanxess AG (XSWX:LXS) has a EPS (Diluted) of CHF-7.11 as of Mar. 2026. Earnings per share (diluted) equals net income divided by the diluted average shares outstanding. View historical data on Lanxess AG and its competitors.
Is Lanxess AG's EPS (Diluted) too high?
Lanxess AG's current EPS (Diluted) is CHF-7.11. Overall, Lanxess AG has a GF Score™ of 62/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lanxess AG's EPS (Diluted) compare to LIN and SHW?
Lanxess AG's EPS (Diluted) of CHF-7.11 can be compared against companies in the Chemicals 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 Chemicals company?
A good EPS (Diluted) depends on the Chemicals 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 Lanxess AG and its competitors. Lanxess AG's current EPS (Diluted) is CHF-7.11. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lanxess AG stock overvalued right now?
Lanxess AG (XSWX:LXS) has a current EPS (Diluted) of CHF-7.11. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF20.13, compared to a current price of CHF14.36 — trading 28.7% below its estimated fair value. The current EPS (Diluted) is CHF-7.11. Lanxess AG's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 3 warning signs 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 Lanxess AG (XSWX:LXS), the current EPS (Diluted) is CHF-7.11 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 Lanxess AG (XSWX:LXS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lanxess AG stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of CHF14.36 is trading 28.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF20.13.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:LXS:

  • EPS (Diluted): CHF-7.11
  • GF Value™: CHF20.13 vs. price of CHF14.36 (28.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 62/100 with 3 warning signs

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


Lanxess AG Business Description

Address Kennedyplatz 1, Cologne, DEU, 50569
Lanxess AG is a German chemical company that was originally spun out of Bayer. Lanxess has visibly decommoditised its portfolio by divesting its synthetic rubber business. It has business segments, namely: specialty chemicals company in the fields of consumer protection chemicals, specialty additives, advanced intermediates, and all other segments. Geographically, it operates in EMEA (excluding Germany), Germany, the Americas, and Asia-Pacific.
62GF Score

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