Hercules MetalsBADEF -2.97%35 Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $-0.07 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates BADEF with a GF Score™ of 35/100. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,957 Metals & Mining companies, Hercules Metals ranks worse than 94.02% on this metric.
Hercules Metals's EPS (Basic) for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-0.01.
Its EPS (Basic) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-0.07.
During the past 3 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was -58.70% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was -54.10% per year.
During the past 7 years, Hercules Metals's highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was -44.80% per year. The lowest was -74.70% per year. And the median was -58.70% per year.
Hercules Metals (OTCPK:BADEF) 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.
Hercules Metals Earnings per Share (Diluted) Related Terms
Hercules Metals Earnings per Share (Diluted) Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hercules Metals'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.
Hercules Metals Earnings per Share (Diluted) Chart
BADEF vs EXK: Earnings per Share (Diluted) Comparison
For the Silver subindustry, Hercules Metals'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.
Hercules Metals PE Ratio vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Hercules Metals's PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hercules Metals's PE Ratio falls into.
Hercules Metals 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.
Hercules Metals'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 Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-0.07
* 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 $-0.07 mean?
Hercules Metals (BADEF) has a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $-0.07 as of Mar. 2026. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on Hercules Metals and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Hercules Metals ranks #1840 out of 1957 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 94%.
Is Hercules Metals' Earnings per Share (Diluted) too high?
Hercules Metals' current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $-0.07. Based on the distribution chart, Hercules Metals ranks #1840 out of 1957 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Hercules Metals has a GF Score™ of 35/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hercules Metals' Earnings per Share (Diluted) compare to EXK?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Hercules Metals ranks #1840 out of 1957 companies for Earnings per Share (Diluted). This places Hercules Metals in the lower half of its industry. 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 1,957 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 Hercules Metals 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. Hercules Metals's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $-0.07. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hercules Metals stock overvalued right now?
Hercules Metals (BADEF) has a current Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $-0.07. The current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $-0.07. Hercules Metals' overall GF Score™ is 35/100 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 Hercules Metals (BADEF), the current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $-0.07 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.
Hercules Metals Corp is an exploration company focused on developing North America's newest porphyry copper district in Idaho, United States (the U.S.). Its 100% owned Hercules Project (the Hercules Property) located northwest of Cambridge, hosts the newly discovered Leviathan porphyry copper system, one of the important new discoveries in the region to date.
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