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Applied DigitalAPLD +6.04%48 Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $-0.89 as of May. 2026. GuruFocus rates APLD with a GF Score™ of 48/100 and a GF Value™ of $20.42 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,073 Software companies, Applied Digital ranks worse than 98.31% on this metric.
Applied Digital's EPS (Basic) for the
three
months ended in May. 2026 was $-0.39.
Its EPS (Basic) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 was $-0.89.
During the past 3 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was -128.90% per year.
During the past 13 years, Applied Digital's highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 45.80% per year. The lowest was -128.90% per year. And the median was -1.50% per year.
Applied Digital (NAS:APLD) 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 Digital Earnings per Share (Diluted) Related Terms
Applied Digital Earnings per Share (Diluted) Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Applied Digital'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 Digital Earnings per Share (Diluted) Chart
APLD vs INGM, GDS, PSN: Earnings per Share (Diluted) Comparison
For the Information Technology Services subindustry, Applied Digital'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 Digital PE Ratio vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Applied Digital's PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Applied Digital's PE Ratio falls into.
Applied Digital 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 Digital's Earnings Per Share (Diluted) for the fiscal year that ended in May. 2026 is calculated as
Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-0.89
* 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 $-0.89 mean?
Applied Digital (APLD) has a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $-0.89 as of May. 2026. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on Applied Digital and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Applied Digital ranks #2038 out of 2073 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 98.3%.
Is Applied Digital's Earnings per Share (Diluted) too high?
Applied Digital's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $-0.89. Based on the distribution chart, Applied Digital ranks #2038 out of 2073 companies in the Software industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Applied Digital has a GF Score™ of 48/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Applied Digital's Earnings per Share (Diluted) compare to INGM and GDS?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Applied Digital ranks #2038 out of 2073 companies for Earnings per Share (Diluted). This places Applied Digital in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 12.50. 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 Software company?
The median Earnings per Share (Diluted) among Software companies is 12.50, based on 2,073 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 Digital and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 12.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Applied Digital's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $-0.89. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Applied Digital stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Applied Digital (APLD) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $20.42, compared to a current price of $31.27 — trading 53.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $-0.89. Applied Digital's overall GF Score™ is 48/100 with 6 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 Digital (APLD), the current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $-0.89 as of May. 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 Digital (APLD) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Applied Digital stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $31.27 is trading 53.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $20.42.
GuruFocus considers Applied Digital to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for APLD:
Earnings per Share (Diluted): $-0.89
GF Value™: $20.42 vs. price of $31.27 (53.1% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the APLD stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Applied Digital Corp is a designer, developer, and operator of next-generation digital infrastructure across North America. It provides digital infrastructure solutions and cloud services to industries like High-Performance Computing (HPC) and Artificial Intelligence (AI). The company operates in the following business segments: Data Center Hosting Business and HPC Hosting Business. The majority of its revenue is generated from the Data Center Hosting Business, which operates data centers to provide energized space to crypto mining customers.
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