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During the past 3 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 71.60% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 45.30% per year.
During the past 9 years, Arcutis Biotherapeutics's highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 71.60% per year. The lowest was -139.70% per year. And the median was -28.70% per year.
Arcutis Biotherapeutics (NAS:ARQT) 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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Arcutis Biotherapeutics Earnings per Share (Diluted) Related Terms
Arcutis Biotherapeutics Earnings per Share (Diluted) Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Arcutis Biotherapeutics'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.
Arcutis Biotherapeutics Earnings per Share (Diluted) Chart
ARQT vs ALMS, ZLAB, BEAM: Earnings per Share (Diluted) Comparison
For the Biotechnology subindustry, Arcutis Biotherapeutics'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.
Arcutis Biotherapeutics PE Ratio vs Biotechnology Industry
For the Biotechnology industry and Healthcare sector, Arcutis Biotherapeutics's PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Arcutis Biotherapeutics's PE Ratio falls into.
Arcutis Biotherapeutics 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.
Arcutis Biotherapeutics'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 $0.21
* 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 $0.21 mean?
Arcutis Biotherapeutics (ARQT) has a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $0.21 as of Jun. 2026. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on Arcutis Biotherapeutics and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Arcutis Biotherapeutics ranks #79 out of 1160 companies in the Biotechnology industry, placing it in the top 6.8%.
Is Arcutis Biotherapeutics' Earnings per Share (Diluted) too high?
Arcutis Biotherapeutics' current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $0.21. The Biotechnology industry median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 15.95. Arcutis Biotherapeutics' value of $0.21 is 98.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Arcutis Biotherapeutics ranks #79 out of 1160 companies in the Biotechnology industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Arcutis Biotherapeutics has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Arcutis Biotherapeutics' Earnings per Share (Diluted) compare to ALMS and ZLAB?
According to the Biotechnology industry distribution chart, Arcutis Biotherapeutics ranks #79 out of 1160 companies for Earnings per Share (Diluted). This places Arcutis Biotherapeutics in the top 7% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 15.95. Arcutis Biotherapeutics' value of $0.21 is 98.7% below this benchmark. 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 Biotechnology company?
The median Earnings per Share (Diluted) among Biotechnology companies is 15.95, based on 1,160 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. Arcutis Biotherapeutics's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $0.21 is 98.7% below the industry median. 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 Arcutis Biotherapeutics and its competitors. For the Biotechnology industry, the median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 15.95 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Arcutis Biotherapeutics's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $0.21. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Arcutis Biotherapeutics stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Arcutis Biotherapeutics (ARQT) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $31.01, compared to a current price of $23.89 — trading 23% below its estimated fair value. The current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $0.21 and 98.7% below the Biotechnology industry median of 15.95. Arcutis Biotherapeutics' overall GF Score™ is 56/100 with 2 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 Arcutis Biotherapeutics (ARQT), the current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $0.21 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 Arcutis Biotherapeutics (ARQT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Arcutis Biotherapeutics stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $23.89 is trading 23% below its estimated GF Value™ of $31.01.
GuruFocus considers Arcutis Biotherapeutics to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for ARQT:
Earnings per Share (Diluted): $0.21
GF Value™: $31.01 vs. price of $23.89 (23% below fair value)
Industry Position: 98.7% below the Biotechnology median (#79 of 1160)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ARQT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Arcutis Biotherapeutics Inc is a commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing and commercializing treatments for dermatological diseases with high unmet medical needs. Its current portfolio is comprised of differentiated topical and systemic treatments with potential to treat immune-mediated dermatological diseases and conditions. The company's product candidate ZORYVE roflumilast cream, has completed pivotal Phase 3 clinical trials in plaque psoriasis, demonstrating symptomatic improvement and favorable tolerability in this population. The Company has one reportable segment relating to the development and commercialization of treatments for dermatological diseases.
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