Cardinal Health's earnings per share without non-recurring items for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $3.17.
Its earnings per share without non-recurring items for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $10.43.
During the past 12 months, Cardinal Health's average earnings per share (NRI) Growth Rate was 30.40% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average earnings per share (NRI) Growth Rate was 17.60% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average earnings per share (NRI) Growth Rate was 9.30% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average earnings per share (NRI) Growth Rate was 4.60% per year.
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The historical rank and industry rank for Cardinal Health's EPS without NRI or its related term are showing as below:
LTS:0HTG'
s 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -20.2 Med: 12 Max: 73
Current: 17.6
During the past 13 years, Cardinal Health's highest 3-Year average Earnings Per Share (NRI) Growth Rate was 73.00% per year. The lowest was -20.20% per year. And the median was 12.00% per year.
LTS:0HTG's 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate is ranked better than 73.53% of 102
companies
in the Medical Distribution industry
Industry Median: 3.65
vs LTS:0HTG: 17.60
Cardinal Health's EPS (Diluted) for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $1.69.
Its EPS (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $6.54.
Cardinal Health's EPS (Basic) for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $1.69.
Its EPS (Basic) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $6.57.
Cardinal Health (LTS:0HTG) EPS without NRI Explanation
EPS without NRI removes onetime and unusual items from EPS, to provide investors with a more accurate measure of the company’s true earnings. The earnings are adjusted for items that are irregular or unusual in nature, and/or are non-recurring. This is calculated using Net Income (Continuing Operations) plus/minus any tax affected unusual Items and Goodwill Impairments/Write Offs. This can be used to fairly measure a company's profitability.
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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.
Cardinal Health EPS without NRI Related Terms
Cardinal Health EPS without NRI Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Cardinal Health's EPS without NRI 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.
LTS:0HTG vs COR, MCK, HSIC: EPS without NRI Comparison
For the Medical Distribution subindustry, Cardinal Health's PE Ratio without NRI, along with its competitors' market caps and PE Ratio without NRI 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.
Cardinal Health PE Ratio without NRI vs Medical Distribution Industry
For the Medical Distribution industry and Healthcare sector, Cardinal Health's PE Ratio without NRI distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Cardinal Health's PE Ratio without NRI falls into.
Earnings Per Share (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.
Earnings Per Share without Non-Recurring Items is the amount of earnings without non-recurring items per outstanding share of the company's stock.
EPS without NRI 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 $10.43
* 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.
Cardinal Health (LTS:0HTG) has a EPS without NRI of $10.43 as of Mar. 2026. EPS without NRI represents per-share earnings excluding one-time charges. View historical data on Cardinal Health and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Cardinal Health ranks #27 out of 102 companies in the Medical Distribution industry, placing it in the top 26.5%.
Is Cardinal Health's EPS without NRI too high?
Cardinal Health's current EPS without NRI is $10.43. The Medical Distribution industry median EPS without NRI is 3.65. Cardinal Health's value of $10.43 is 185.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cardinal Health ranks #27 out of 102 companies in the Medical Distribution industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Cardinal Health has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cardinal Health's EPS without NRI compare to COR and MCK?
According to the Medical Distribution industry distribution chart, Cardinal Health ranks #27 out of 102 companies for EPS without NRI. This puts Cardinal Health in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EPS without NRI is 3.65. Cardinal Health's value of $10.43 is 185.8% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EPS without NRI for a Medical Distribution company?
The median EPS without NRI among Medical Distribution companies is 3.65, based on 102 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EPS without NRI significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EPS without NRI should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Cardinal Health's current EPS without NRI of $10.43 is 185.8% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high EPS without NRI mean?
A high EPS without NRI can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EPS without NRI represents per-share earnings excluding one-time charges. View historical data on Cardinal Health and its competitors. For the Medical Distribution industry, the median EPS without NRI is 3.65 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cardinal Health's current EPS without NRI is $10.43. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cardinal Health stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cardinal Health (LTS:0HTG) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $140.88, compared to a current price of $239.26 — trading 69.8% above its estimated fair value. The current EPS without NRI is $10.43 and 185.8% above the Medical Distribution industry median of 3.65. Cardinal Health's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EPS without NRI calculated?
EPS without NRI is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Cardinal Health (LTS:0HTG), the current EPS without NRI is $10.43 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 Cardinal Health (LTS:0HTG) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cardinal Health stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $239.26 is trading 69.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $140.88.
GuruFocus considers Cardinal Health to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for LTS:0HTG:
EPS without NRI: $10.43
GF Value™: $140.88 vs. price of $239.26 (69.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 185.8% above the Medical Distribution median (#27 of 102)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LTS:0HTG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Cardinal Health is one of three leading pharmaceutical wholesalers in the US, engaged in sourcing and distributing of branded, generic, and specialty pharmaceutical products to pharmacies (retail chains, independent, and mail order), hospital networks, and healthcare providers. Cardinal, Cencora, and McKesson hold well over 90% of the US pharmaceutical wholesale industry. Cardinal Health also supplies medical-surgical products and equipment to healthcare facilities in North America, Europe, and Asia.
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