Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance, Inc. (ARI)

Financial Services · Real Estate · Price $6.85
Updated: Aug 31, 2026
EPS (TTM)
$0.80
Diluted, Trailing 12 Months
P/E Ratio
8.6x
Price / EPS
Earnings Yield
11.68%
EPS / Price (Inverse P/E)
Growth Rate
-14.07%
Log-Linear Regression (16Q)
PEG Ratio
-999.00
P/E / Growth Rate

📐 Earnings Surprise (SUE): +0.02 — In Line

+0.02
−4−20+2+4
Strong missMissIn lineBeatStrong beat

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📈 EPS History (16 Quarters)

🧮 ARI EPS Calculation

EPS = Net Income ÷ Weighted Average Shares Outstanding
Net Income (TTM) $132.0M
÷
Diluted Shares Outstanding 131.0M
= Earnings Per Share (TTM) $0.80

What is Earnings Per Share (EPS)?

Earnings Per Share (EPS) is the portion of a company's profit allocated to each outstanding share of common stock. It's one of the most important metrics for comparing profitability across companies and is the foundation of the P/E ratio, the most widely used valuation metric in finance.

EPS = Net Income ÷ Weighted Average Shares Outstanding
Diluted EPS accounts for all potential shares from stock options, convertible bonds, etc.

Why EPS Matters for Investors

Comparable Across Companies

EPS normalizes profit to a per-share basis, making it easy to compare companies of different sizes. A $10B company and a $100B company can be compared fairly.

Drives Stock Prices

Over the long term, stock prices follow earnings. EPS growth is the primary driver of share price appreciation for most stocks.

P/E Ratio Foundation

The P/E ratio (Price/EPS) is the most common valuation metric. A P/E of 20x means investors pay $20 for every $1 of annual earnings.

Earnings Yield

Earnings Yield (EPS/Price) is the inverse of P/E. Warren Buffett prefers this format because it can be directly compared to bond yields.

How Zyberno Calculates Growth Rate

Zyberno uses log-linear regression on 16 quarters of historical EPS data to calculate the growth rate. This statistical method provides a more reliable trend than simple year-over-year comparisons, which can be distorted by one-time charges or seasonal variations.

EPS vs Cash Flow Metrics

Owner Earnings: N/A →

Buffett's preferred metric focuses on actual cash generation. Unlike EPS, it excludes non-cash charges and accounting adjustments.

Free Cash Flow: $0 →

The cash remaining after capital expenditures. EPS can be positive while FCF is negative if the company is investing heavily.

Understanding P/E and PEG Ratios

ARI's current P/E ratio is 8.6x, meaning investors pay $8.56 for every $1 of annual earnings. A P/E below 15 is generally considered "value" territory.

The PEG ratio (P/E divided by growth rate) helps determine if a stock is fairly valued for its growth. ARI's PEG is -999.00. A PEG below 1.0 suggests the stock may be undervalued relative to its growth rate.

Summary: ARI Earnings Per Share

Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance, Inc. (ARI) earned $0.80 in diluted EPS over the trailing twelve months. EPS grew at -14.07% annually — a material decline Zyberno treats as a concern requiring investigation. P/E ratio: 8.6x, earnings yield: 11.68%. For complete financial analysis, view the full ARI stock report on Zyberno.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ARI's current EPS?

Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance, Inc. (ARI) earned $0.80 in diluted EPS over the trailing twelve months. EPS grew at -14.07% annually — a material decline Zyberno treats as a concern requiring investigation. P/E ratio: 8.6x, earnings yield: 11.68%.

Is ARI's EPS growing?

Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance, Inc. (ARI) earned $0.80 in diluted EPS over the trailing twelve months. EPS grew at -14.07% annually — a material decline Zyberno treats as a concern requiring investigation. P/E ratio: 8.6x, earnings yield: 11.68%.

What is ARI's P/E ratio?

ARI's P/E ratio is 8.6x, meaning investors pay $8.56 for every $1 of annual earnings. The inverse (Earnings Yield) is 11.68%.

What's the difference between EPS and Free Cash Flow?

EPS is accounting profit divided by shares, while Free Cash Flow is actual cash remaining after capital expenditures. For ARI, EPS is $0.80 compared to FCF of $0.

📊 Valuation Trilogy
Three interconnected metrics built on Owner Earnings
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Intrinsic Value
DCF Fair Value
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Margin of Safety
Valuation Gap
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Expected Return
Projected Annual
Click any metric for full methodology and detailed analysis

📊 Full ARI Stock Report

See ARI's intrinsic value, margin of safety, DCF valuation, and complete financial analysis with 250+ metrics.

💵 ARI Free Cash Flow

Compare to Free Cash Flow which subtracts all capital expenditures, not just maintenance CapEx.

💰 ARI Owner Earnings

Compare to Buffett's Owner Earnings metric which uses maintenance CapEx instead of total capital expenditures.

📈 ARI Earnings Per Share

Analyze EPS trends, P/E ratio, earnings yield, and per-share profitability metrics.

🎯 ARI Earnings Surprise (SUE)

See whether ARI is beating or missing its own earnings trend — Standardized Unexpected Earnings and post-earnings drift.

📊 ARI Revenue

Analyze revenue trends, growth rate, P/S ratio, and top-line sales performance.

💰 ARI Net Income

Analyze the bottom-line profit, P/E ratio, and net profit margin trends.

🔶 ARI Operating Income

Analyze EBIT, operating margin, and core business profitability before interest and taxes.

💜 ARI Gross Profit

Analyze gross margin, pricing power, and profitability before operating expenses.

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