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EPS CAGR (5Y): what it means and how to read it
How fast earnings per share grew each year, on average, over the last 5 years. CAGR is the steady yearly rate that gets you from the starting number to today's.
What is EPS CAGR (5Y)?
How fast earnings per share grew each year, on average, over the last 5 years. CAGR is the steady yearly rate that gets you from the starting number to today's.
A worked example
EPS going from ₹10 to ₹20 in 5 years is about 15% CAGR.
Why does EPS CAGR (5Y) matter?
Shows the recent pace of the business.
How do you read EPS CAGR (5Y)?
Compare it with long-run inflation of around 5% to 6% a year, and with the sector. Check that sales and profit grow together.
Higher is usually better.
What is a typical EPS CAGR (5Y) in India today?
The median across the 2638 listed companies that report it, as of 12 Oct 2026. Half sit above each figure and half below.
By company size
Median
Large Cap · 86 companies18.8%
Mid Cap · 122 companies16.4%
Small Cap · 2430 companies15.2%
By industry
Median, largest industries first
Private Sector Bank · 1917.0%
Pharmaceuticals · 1199.0%
Computers - Software & Consulting · 459.3%
Public Sector Bank · 1037.7%
Non Banking Financial Company (NBFC) · 5722.7%
Power Generation · 1619.2%
Auto Components & Equipments · 7225.0%
Cement & Cement Products · 20-1.3%
Civil Construction · 6019.4%
Aerospace & Defense · 1733.2%
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