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IONOS Group SECHIX:IOSD 55 Earnings per Share (Diluted) is €1.65 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates CHIX:IOSD with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of €21.28 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 2,076 Software companies, IONOS Group SE ranks better than 79.34% on this metric.
IONOS Group 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 €1.66.
During the past 12 months, IONOS Group SE's average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 67.50% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 39.60% per year.
During the past 4 years, IONOS Group SE's highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 39.60% per year. The lowest was 39.60% per year. And the median was 39.60% per year.
IONOS Group SE (CHIX:IOSd) 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.
IONOS Group SE Earnings per Share (Diluted) Related Terms
IONOS Group SE Earnings per Share (Diluted) Historical Data
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The historical data trend for IONOS Group 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:IOSD vs IBM, ACN, FISV: Earnings per Share (Diluted) Comparison
For the Information Technology Services subindustry, IONOS Group 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.
IONOS Group SE PE Ratio vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, IONOS Group SE's PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where IONOS Group SE's PE Ratio falls into.
IONOS Group 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.
IONOS Group 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 €1.65
* 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 €1.65 mean?
IONOS Group SE (CHIX:IOSD) has a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of €1.65 as of Mar. 2026. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on IONOS Group SE and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, IONOS Group SE ranks #429 out of 2076 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 20.7%.
Is IONOS Group SE's Earnings per Share (Diluted) too high?
IONOS Group SE's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is €1.65. Based on the distribution chart, IONOS Group SE ranks #429 out of 2076 companies in the Software industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, IONOS Group SE has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does IONOS Group SE's Earnings per Share (Diluted) compare to IBM and ACN?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, IONOS Group SE ranks #429 out of 2076 companies for Earnings per Share (Diluted). This places IONOS Group SE in the top 21% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 12.40. 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 Software company?
The median Earnings per Share (Diluted) among Software companies is 12.40, based on 2,076 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 IONOS Group SE and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 12.40 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. IONOS Group SE's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is €1.65. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is IONOS Group SE stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, IONOS Group SE (CHIX:IOSD) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €21.28, compared to a current price of €28.70 — trading 34.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is €1.65. IONOS Group SE's overall GF Score™ is 55/100 with 1 warning sign 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 IONOS Group SE (CHIX:IOSD), the current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is €1.65 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 IONOS Group SE (CHIX:IOSD) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, IONOS Group SE stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €28.70 is trading 34.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of €21.28.
GuruFocus considers IONOS Group SE to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:IOSD:
Earnings per Share (Diluted): €1.65
GF Value™: €21.28 vs. price of €28.70 (34.9% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:IOSD stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
IONOS Group SE is an international digitalization partner and cloud enabler for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as well as for individual users and larger corporate customers. It offers a comprehensive product portfolio in the areas of web presence and productivity, as well as cloud solutions, which is further supported by customer care and infrastructure. In addition, IONOS offers an online marketplace for buying, selling, and parking domains. The company's operating segments include Digital Solutions & Cloud segment which offers its customers customized server products and other solutions to set up an online presence and maintain their IT infrastructure. Geographically, it derives key revenue from Germany.
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