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Applied EnergeticsAERG -3.51%31 Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $-0.08 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates AERG with a GF Score™ of 31/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.32 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,901 Hardware companies, Applied Energetics ranks worse than 84.11% on this metric.
Applied Energetics's EPS (Basic) for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was $-0.02.
Its EPS (Basic) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $-0.08.
During the past 3 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was -32.60% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was -12.30% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was -19.30% per year.
During the past 13 years, Applied Energetics's highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 47.70% per year. The lowest was -161.80% per year. And the median was 0.00% per year.
Applied Energetics (OTCPK:AERG) Earnings per Share (Diluted) Explanation
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.
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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.
Applied Energetics Earnings per Share (Diluted) Related Terms
Applied Energetics Earnings per Share (Diluted) Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Applied Energetics's Earnings per Share (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.
Applied Energetics Earnings per Share (Diluted) Chart
AERG vs USBC, WRAP, MVIS: Earnings per Share (Diluted) Comparison
For the Scientific & Technical Instruments subindustry, Applied Energetics'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.
Applied Energetics PE Ratio vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Applied Energetics's PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Applied Energetics's PE Ratio falls into.
Applied Energetics Earnings per Share (Diluted) Calculation
Earnings Per Share (EPS) is the amount of earnings per outstanding share of the company's stock. In calculating earnings per share, the dividends of preferred stocks need to subtracted from the total net income first.
Applied Energetics's Earnings Per Share (Diluted) for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-0.08
* 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.
Companies also reported diluted shares in their financial reports. Diluted shares include the shares of convertibles or warrants outstanding.
What does a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $-0.08 mean?
Applied Energetics (AERG) has a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $-0.08 as of Jun. 2026. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on Applied Energetics and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Applied Energetics ranks #1599 out of 1901 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 84.1%.
Is Applied Energetics' Earnings per Share (Diluted) too high?
Applied Energetics' current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $-0.08. Based on the distribution chart, Applied Energetics ranks #1599 out of 1901 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Applied Energetics has a GF Score™ of 31/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Applied Energetics' Earnings per Share (Diluted) compare to USBC and WRAP?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Applied Energetics ranks #1599 out of 1901 companies for Earnings per Share (Diluted). This places Applied Energetics in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 1.30. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Earnings per Share (Diluted) for a Hardware company?
The median Earnings per Share (Diluted) among Hardware companies is 1.30, based on 1,901 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Earnings per Share (Diluted) significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Earnings per Share (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 Earnings per Share (Diluted) mean?
A high Earnings per Share (Diluted) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on Applied Energetics and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 1.30 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Applied Energetics's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $-0.08. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Applied Energetics stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Applied Energetics (AERG) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.32, compared to a current price of $1.16 — trading 262.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $-0.08. Applied Energetics' overall GF Score™ is 31/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Earnings per Share (Diluted) calculated?
Earnings per Share (Diluted) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Applied Energetics (AERG), the current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $-0.08 as of Jun. 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 Applied Energetics (AERG) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Applied Energetics stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $1.16 is trading 262.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.32.
GuruFocus considers Applied Energetics to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for AERG:
Earnings per Share (Diluted): $-0.08
GF Value™: $0.32 vs. price of $1.16 (262.5% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the AERG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Applied Energetics Inc specializes in laser and photonics systems, particularly fiber-based ultrashort pulse (USP) laser technologies. Its powerful, dual-use systems are designed for integration and deployment on numerous potential defense platforms for the delivery of high-intensity, ultrashort pulses of light to disable or destroy a target or disrupt a mission. These technologies have applications in both national security and commercial markets. The company operates as one operating segment with a focus on the development and manufacture of high-performance lasers and optical systems, and integrated guided energy systems, for prospective defense, national security, industrial, biomedical, and scientific customers across the world.
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