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Encompass HealthEHC +0.03%88 Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $6.14 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates EHC with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of $114.77 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 506 Healthcare Providers & Services companies, Encompass Health ranks better than 66.01% on this metric.
Encompass Health's EPS (Basic) for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was $1.55.
Its EPS (Basic) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $6.22.
During the past 12 months, Encompass Health's average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 18.00% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 24.10% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 14.00% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 6.10% per year.
During the past 13 years, Encompass Health's highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 47.70% per year. The lowest was -50.20% per year. And the median was 5.90% per year.
Encompass Health (NYSE:EHC) 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.
Encompass Health Earnings per Share (Diluted) Related Terms
Encompass Health Earnings per Share (Diluted) Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Encompass Health'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.
Encompass Health Earnings per Share (Diluted) Chart
EHC vs ENSG, UHS, PACS: Earnings per Share (Diluted) Comparison
For the Medical Care Facilities subindustry, Encompass Health'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.
Encompass Health PE Ratio vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry
For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, Encompass Health's PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Encompass Health's PE Ratio falls into.
Encompass Health 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.
Encompass Health'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 Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $6.14
* 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 $6.14 mean?
Encompass Health (EHC) has a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $6.14 as of Jun. 2026. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on Encompass Health and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Encompass Health ranks #172 out of 506 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, placing it in the top 34%.
Is Encompass Health's Earnings per Share (Diluted) too high?
Encompass Health's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $6.14. The Healthcare Providers & Services industry median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 11.05. Encompass Health's value of $6.14 is 44.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Encompass Health ranks #172 out of 506 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Encompass Health has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Encompass Health's Earnings per Share (Diluted) compare to ENSG and UHS?
According to the Healthcare Providers & Services industry distribution chart, Encompass Health ranks #172 out of 506 companies for Earnings per Share (Diluted). This puts Encompass Health in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 11.05. Encompass Health's value of $6.14 is 44.4% below this benchmark. 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 Healthcare Providers & Services company?
The median Earnings per Share (Diluted) among Healthcare Providers & Services companies is 11.05, based on 506 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. Encompass Health's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $6.14 is 44.4% below the industry median. 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 Encompass Health and its competitors. For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, the median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 11.05 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Encompass Health's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $6.14. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Encompass Health stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Encompass Health (EHC) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $114.77, compared to a current price of $123.59 — trading 7.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $6.14 and 44.4% below the Healthcare Providers & Services industry median of 11.05. Encompass Health's overall GF Score™ is 88/100 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 Encompass Health (EHC), the current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $6.14 as of Jun. 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 Encompass Health (EHC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Encompass Health stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $123.59 is trading 7.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $114.77.
GuruFocus considers Encompass Health to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for EHC:
Earnings per Share (Diluted): $6.14
GF Value™: $114.77 vs. price of $123.59 (7.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 44.4% below the Healthcare Providers & Services median (#172 of 506)
No single metric tells the full story. See the EHC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Encompass Health Corp provides post-acute healthcare services in the United States through a network of inpatient rehabilitation hospitals, which is the company's sole segment. Inpatient rehabilitation contributes the majority of the firm's revenue and provides specialized rehabilitative treatment through a network of inpatient hospitals. The company's inpatient rehabilitation hospitals provide a higher level of rehabilitative care to patients who are recovering from conditions such as stroke and other neurological disorders, cardiac and pulmonary conditions, brain and spinal cord injuries, complex orthopedic conditions, and amputations.
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