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Minerals ExplorationASX:MEX Earnings per Share (Diluted) is A$-0.02 as of Dec. 2025. Among 1,952 Metals & Mining companies, Minerals Exploration ranks better than 88.22% on this metric.
Minerals Exploration's EPS (Basic) for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was A$-0.01.
Its EPS (Basic) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was A$-0.02.
During the past 3 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 51.30% per year.
During the past 4 years, Minerals Exploration's highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 51.30% per year. The lowest was 51.30% per year. And the median was 51.30% per year.
Minerals Exploration (ASX:MEX) 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.
Be Aware
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.
Minerals Exploration Earnings per Share (Diluted) Related Terms
Minerals Exploration Earnings per Share (Diluted) Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Minerals Exploration'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.
Minerals Exploration Earnings per Share (Diluted) Chart
ASX:MEX vs NEM, AU: Earnings per Share (Diluted) Comparison
For the Gold subindustry, Minerals Exploration'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.
Minerals Exploration PE Ratio vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Minerals Exploration's PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Minerals Exploration's PE Ratio falls into.
Minerals Exploration 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.
Minerals Exploration's Earnings Per Share (Diluted) for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 2025 is calculated as
Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was A$-0.02
* 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 A$-0.02 mean?
Minerals Exploration (ASX:MEX) has a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of A$-0.02 as of Dec. 2025. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on Minerals Exploration and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Minerals Exploration ranks #230 out of 1952 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 11.8%.
Is Minerals Exploration's Earnings per Share (Diluted) too high?
Minerals Exploration's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is A$-0.02. Based on the distribution chart, Minerals Exploration ranks #230 out of 1952 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers.
How does Minerals Exploration's Earnings per Share (Diluted) compare to NEM and AU?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Minerals Exploration ranks #230 out of 1952 companies for Earnings per Share (Diluted). This places Minerals Exploration in the top 12% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 16.70. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Earnings per Share (Diluted) for a Metals & Mining company?
The median Earnings per Share (Diluted) among Metals & Mining companies is 16.70, based on 1,952 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Earnings per Share (Diluted) significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Earnings per Share (Diluted) should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Earnings per Share (Diluted) mean?
A high Earnings per Share (Diluted) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on Minerals Exploration and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 16.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Minerals Exploration's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is A$-0.02. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Minerals Exploration stock overvalued right now?
Minerals Exploration (ASX:MEX) has a current Earnings per Share (Diluted) of A$-0.02. The current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is A$-0.02. 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 Minerals Exploration (ASX:MEX), the current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is A$-0.02 as of Dec. 2025. 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.
Minerals Exploration Ltd is a company focused on gold exploration. The company is implementing an aggressive brownfields exploration across its portfolio of New Zealand gold assets. These assets contain previously identified mineralisation from historical production and exploration activities, are located in the Hauraki and Otago Goldfields, and are situated near established deposits.
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