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During the past 13 years, California Nanotechnologies's highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 48.90% per year. The lowest was -84.20% per year. And the median was 7.20% per year.
California Nanotechnologies (OTCPK:CANOF) 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.
California Nanotechnologies Earnings per Share (Diluted) Related Terms
California Nanotechnologies 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.
California Nanotechnologies Earnings per Share (Diluted) Chart
CANOF vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Earnings per Share (Diluted) Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, California Nanotechnologies'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.
California Nanotechnologies PE Ratio vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, California Nanotechnologies's PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where California Nanotechnologies's PE Ratio falls into.
California Nanotechnologies 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.
California Nanotechnologies's Earnings Per Share (Diluted) for the fiscal year that ended in Feb. 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 $-0.04
* 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 $-0.04 mean?
California Nanotechnologies (CANOF) has a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $-0.04 as of May. 2026. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on California Nanotechnologies and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, California Nanotechnologies ranks #999999 out of 1256 companies in the Chemicals industry.
Is California Nanotechnologies' Earnings per Share (Diluted) too high?
California Nanotechnologies' current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $-0.04. Based on the distribution chart, California Nanotechnologies ranks #999999 out of 1256 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, California Nanotechnologies has a GF Score™ of 39/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does California Nanotechnologies' Earnings per Share (Diluted) compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, California Nanotechnologies ranks #999999 out of 1256 companies for Earnings per Share (Diluted). This places California Nanotechnologies in the lower half of its industry. 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 Chemicals company?
A good Earnings per Share (Diluted) depends on the Chemicals industry context. 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 California Nanotechnologies and its competitors. California Nanotechnologies's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $-0.04. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is California Nanotechnologies stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, California Nanotechnologies (CANOF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.22, compared to a current price of $0.22 — trading 0.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $-0.04. California Nanotechnologies' overall GF Score™ is 39/100 with 5 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 California Nanotechnologies (CANOF), the current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $-0.04 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 California Nanotechnologies (CANOF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, California Nanotechnologies stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $0.22 is trading 0.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.22.
GuruFocus considers California Nanotechnologies to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for CANOF:
Earnings per Share (Diluted): $-0.04
GF Value™: $0.22 vs. price of $0.22 (0.5% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CANOF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
California Nanotechnologies Corp engages in the production, and research and development of nanostructured components and materials. Its products include High-Strength Graphite Spark tooling, Plasma Sintering Tooling, Tungsten Carbide Tooling, Carbon Graphite Foil, Carbon Felt and Yarn, and others.
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