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During the past 13 years, American Shared Hospital Services's highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 112.50% per year. The lowest was -62.50% per year. And the median was 6.20% per year.
American Shared Hospital Services (AMEX:AMS) 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.
American Shared Hospital Services Earnings per Share (Diluted) Related Terms
American Shared Hospital Services Earnings per Share (Diluted) Historical Data
* 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.
American Shared Hospital Services Earnings per Share (Diluted) Chart
AMS vs SYRA, BMGL, BICX: Earnings per Share (Diluted) Comparison
For the Medical Care Facilities subindustry, American Shared Hospital Services'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.
American Shared Hospital Services PE Ratio vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry
For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, American Shared Hospital Services's PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where American Shared Hospital Services's PE Ratio falls into.
American Shared Hospital Services 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.
Earnings per Share (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 $-0.22
* 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 $-0.22 mean?
American Shared Hospital Services (AMS) has a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $-0.22 as of Mar. 2026. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on American Shared Hospital Services and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, American Shared Hospital Services ranks #999999 out of 506 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry.
Is American Shared Hospital Services' Earnings per Share (Diluted) too high?
American Shared Hospital Services' current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $-0.22. Based on the distribution chart, American Shared Hospital Services ranks #999999 out of 506 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, American Shared Hospital Services has a GF Score™ of 51/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does American Shared Hospital Services' Earnings per Share (Diluted) compare to SYRA and BMGL?
According to the Healthcare Providers & Services industry distribution chart, American Shared Hospital Services ranks #999999 out of 506 companies for Earnings per Share (Diluted). This places American Shared Hospital Services in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 11.20. 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 Healthcare Providers & Services company?
The median Earnings per Share (Diluted) among Healthcare Providers & Services companies is 11.20, based on 506 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 American Shared Hospital Services and its competitors. For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, the median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 11.20 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. American Shared Hospital Services's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $-0.22. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is American Shared Hospital Services stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, American Shared Hospital Services (AMS) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $3.42, compared to a current price of $1.46 — trading 57.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $-0.22. American Shared Hospital Services' overall GF Score™ is 51/100 with 7 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 American Shared Hospital Services (AMS), the current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $-0.22 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 American Shared Hospital Services (AMS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, American Shared Hospital Services stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $1.46 is trading 57.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $3.42.
GuruFocus considers American Shared Hospital Services to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for AMS:
Earnings per Share (Diluted): $-0.22
GF Value™: $3.42 vs. price of $1.46 (57.3% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the AMS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
American Shared Hospital Services provides stereotactic radiosurgery equipment, Advanced radiation therapy, and related equipment. It currently provides Gamma Knife units to medical centers and stand-alone facilities. Company operates in two segments, the medical equipment leasing segment where a contract exists between the hospital and the Company and the direct patient services segment, where a contract exists between the Company facilities and the individual treated at the facility. The company, along with its subsidiaries, operates through the following operations: Gamma Knife, Advanced Radiation Therapy Equipment and Services, and Proton Beam Radiation Therapy Operations. It generates it's key revenue from the domestic market.
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