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HelloFresh SECHIX:HFGD 57 Earnings per Share (Diluted) is €7.91 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates CHIX:HFGD with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of €8.17 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 263 Retail - Defensive companies, HelloFresh SE ranks worse than 97.72% on this metric.
HelloFresh SE's EPS (Basic) for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €-0.38.
Its EPS (Basic) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €7.92.
During the past 3 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was -62.30% per year.
During the past 13 years, HelloFresh SE's highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 43.70% per year. The lowest was -163.30% per year. And the median was -62.30% per year.
HelloFresh SE (CHIX:HFGd) 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.
HelloFresh SE Earnings per Share (Diluted) Related Terms
HelloFresh SE Earnings per Share (Diluted) Historical Data
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The historical data trend for HelloFresh SE'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.
CHIX:HFGD vs MCD, SBUX, YUM: Earnings per Share (Diluted) Comparison
For the Grocery Stores subindustry, HelloFresh SE'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.
HelloFresh SE PE Ratio vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, HelloFresh SE's PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where HelloFresh SE's PE Ratio falls into.
HelloFresh SE 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.
HelloFresh SE'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 €7.91
* 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 €7.91 mean?
HelloFresh SE (CHIX:HFGD) has a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of €7.91 as of Mar. 2026. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on HelloFresh SE and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, HelloFresh SE ranks #257 out of 263 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 97.7%.
Is HelloFresh SE's Earnings per Share (Diluted) too high?
HelloFresh SE's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is €7.91. Based on the distribution chart, HelloFresh SE ranks #257 out of 263 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, HelloFresh SE has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does HelloFresh SE's Earnings per Share (Diluted) compare to MCD and SBUX?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, HelloFresh SE ranks #257 out of 263 companies for Earnings per Share (Diluted). This places HelloFresh SE in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 7.80. 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 Retail - Defensive company?
The median Earnings per Share (Diluted) among Retail - Defensive companies is 7.80, based on 263 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 HelloFresh SE and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 7.80 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. HelloFresh SE's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is €7.91. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is HelloFresh SE stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HelloFresh SE (CHIX:HFGD) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €8.17, compared to a current price of €3.67 — trading 55.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is €7.91. HelloFresh SE's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 with 4 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 HelloFresh SE (CHIX:HFGD), the current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is €7.91 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.
Is HelloFresh SE (CHIX:HFGD) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HelloFresh SE stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €3.67 is trading 55.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of €8.17.
GuruFocus considers HelloFresh SE to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:HFGD:
Earnings per Share (Diluted): €7.91
GF Value™: €8.17 vs. price of €3.67 (55.1% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:HFGD stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
HelloFresh SE is a digital-first, fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) company offering personalized, home-delivered meal solutions across a diverse range of meal occasions. Its offerings include meal kits, add-on products, and ready-to-eat meals. The Group manages its meal kit business through various brands such as HelloFresh, Green Chef, EveryPlate, and Chefs Plate, among others. It also operates two smaller businesses, a premium direct-to-customer butcher brand, Good Chop, and a human-grade pet food brand, The Pets Table. HelloFresh's operations are organized into two geographic regions: North America and International. The majority of its revenue is generated from North America, which comprises its business in the United States and Canada.
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