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Ion Beam ApplicationsIOBCF 82 Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $0.49 as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates IOBCF with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of $18.55 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 663 Medical Devices & Instruments companies, Ion Beam Applications ranks worse than 64.4% on this metric.
During the past 13 years, Ion Beam Applications's highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 27.10% per year. The lowest was -31.10% per year. And the median was -4.40% per year.
Ion Beam Applications (OTCPK:IOBCF) 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.
Ion Beam Applications Earnings per Share (Diluted) Related Terms
Ion Beam Applications Earnings per Share (Diluted) Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Ion Beam Applications'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.
Ion Beam Applications Earnings per Share (Diluted) Chart
IOBCF vs ABT, SYK, MDT: Earnings per Share (Diluted) Comparison
For the Medical Devices subindustry, Ion Beam Applications'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.
Ion Beam Applications PE Ratio vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry
For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry and Healthcare sector, Ion Beam Applications's PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ion Beam Applications's PE Ratio falls into.
Ion Beam Applications 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.
Ion Beam Applications'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 $0.49
* 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 $0.49 mean?
Ion Beam Applications (IOBCF) has a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $0.49 as of Dec. 2025. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on Ion Beam Applications and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Ion Beam Applications ranks #427 out of 663 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, placing it in the top 64.4%.
Is Ion Beam Applications' Earnings per Share (Diluted) too high?
Ion Beam Applications' current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $0.49. The Medical Devices & Instruments industry median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 8.00. Ion Beam Applications' value of $0.49 is 93.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ion Beam Applications ranks #427 out of 663 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Ion Beam Applications has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ion Beam Applications' Earnings per Share (Diluted) compare to ABT and SYK?
According to the Medical Devices & Instruments industry distribution chart, Ion Beam Applications ranks #427 out of 663 companies for Earnings per Share (Diluted). This places Ion Beam Applications in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 8.00. Ion Beam Applications' value of $0.49 is 93.9% 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 Medical Devices & Instruments company?
The median Earnings per Share (Diluted) among Medical Devices & Instruments companies is 8.00, based on 663 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. Ion Beam Applications's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $0.49 is 93.9% 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 Ion Beam Applications and its competitors. For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, the median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 8.00 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ion Beam Applications's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $0.49. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ion Beam Applications stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ion Beam Applications (IOBCF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $18.55, compared to a current price of $19.62 — trading 5.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $0.49 and 93.9% below the Medical Devices & Instruments industry median of 8.00. Ion Beam Applications' overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 10 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 Ion Beam Applications (IOBCF), the current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $0.49 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 Ion Beam Applications (IOBCF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ion Beam Applications stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $19.62 is trading 5.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $18.55.
GuruFocus considers Ion Beam Applications to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for IOBCF:
Earnings per Share (Diluted): $0.49
GF Value™: $18.55 vs. price of $19.62 (5.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 93.9% below the Medical Devices & Instruments median (#427 of 663)
No single metric tells the full story. See the IOBCF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ion Beam Applications SA develops and manufactures medical devices and software solutions. The firm operates in three segments: IBA Clinical, including Proton Therapy and Dosimetry; IBA Technologies; and IBA Corporate. Proton therapy and other accelerators contribute to the majority of sales. It offers solutions for precision cancer treatment through the use of proton beams, as well as cyclotrons used for the production of radioisotopes and industrial accelerators for sterilization and ionization. The dosimetry business sells measurement and quality assurance instruments for radiotherapy and medical imaging. The firm operates in three geographical areas: Belgium, the United States, China, Germany, and India.
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