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Hongli GroupHLP -2.45%37 Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $0.03 as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates HLP with a GF Score™ of 37/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.34 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 451 Steel companies, Hongli Group ranks worse than 91.8% on this metric.
Hongli Group's EPS (Basic) for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was $0.02.
Its EPS (Basic) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $0.03.
During the past 3 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was -50.20% per year.
During the past 7 years, Hongli Group's highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 12.20% per year. The lowest was -50.20% per year. And the median was -29.60% per year.
Hongli Group (NAS:HLP) 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.
Hongli Group Earnings per Share (Diluted) Related Terms
Hongli Group Earnings per Share (Diluted) Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hongli Group'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.
HLP vs LUD, ZKIN, INHD: Earnings per Share (Diluted) Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, Hongli Group'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.
Hongli Group PE Ratio vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Hongli Group's PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hongli Group's PE Ratio falls into.
Hongli Group 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.
Hongli Group'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 Dec. 2025 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $0.03
* 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 $0.03 mean?
Hongli Group (HLP) has a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $0.03 as of Dec. 2025. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on Hongli Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Hongli Group ranks #414 out of 451 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 91.8%.
Is Hongli Group's Earnings per Share (Diluted) too high?
Hongli Group's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $0.03. Based on the distribution chart, Hongli Group ranks #414 out of 451 companies in the Steel industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Hongli Group has a GF Score™ of 37/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hongli Group's Earnings per Share (Diluted) compare to LUD and ZKIN?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Hongli Group ranks #414 out of 451 companies for Earnings per Share (Diluted). This places Hongli Group 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 Steel company?
A good Earnings per Share (Diluted) depends on the Steel 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 Hongli Group and its competitors. Hongli Group's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $0.03. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hongli Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hongli Group (HLP) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.34, compared to a current price of $1.39 — trading 308.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $0.03. Hongli Group's overall GF Score™ is 37/100 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 Hongli Group (HLP), the current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $0.03 as of Dec. 2025. 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 Hongli Group (HLP) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hongli Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $1.39 is trading 308.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.34.
GuruFocus considers Hongli Group to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for HLP:
Earnings per Share (Diluted): $0.03
GF Value™: $0.34 vs. price of $1.39 (308.8% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HLP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hongli Group Inc is an offshore holding company. Through its subsidiaries, it is engaged in the cold-rolled steel profile manufacturing in China. Its main business operation focuses on the design, production, deep processing, and sales of custom-made profiles for machinery and equipment in a variety of sectors, including but not limited to mining and excavation, construction, agriculture, and transportation industries. The group operates in a single segment, which manufactures and sells agricultural machinery cab assemblies, construction machinery cab assemblies, excavator cab assemblies, and special-shaped steel pipes. It generates the majority of its reveneue from PRC.
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