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During the past 3 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 17.80% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 22.40% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 35.10% per year.
During the past 13 years, Professional Diversity Network's highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 54.10% per year. The lowest was -2.60% per year. And the median was 22.20% per year.
Professional Diversity Network (NAS:IPDN) 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.
Professional Diversity Network Earnings per Share (Diluted) Related Terms
Professional Diversity Network Earnings per Share (Diluted) Historical Data
* 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.
Professional Diversity Network Earnings per Share (Diluted) Chart
IPDN vs GLXG, RLBY, GXXM: Earnings per Share (Diluted) Comparison
For the Staffing & Employment Services subindustry, Professional Diversity Network'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.
Professional Diversity Network PE Ratio vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Professional Diversity Network's PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Professional Diversity Network's PE Ratio falls into.
Professional Diversity Network 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.
Professional Diversity Network'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 $-1.78
* 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 $-1.78 mean?
Professional Diversity Network (IPDN) has a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $-1.78 as of Mar. 2026. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on Professional Diversity Network and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Professional Diversity Network ranks #264 out of 811 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 32.6%.
Is Professional Diversity Network's Earnings per Share (Diluted) too high?
Professional Diversity Network's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $-1.78. Based on the distribution chart, Professional Diversity Network ranks #264 out of 811 companies in the Business Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Professional Diversity Network has a GF Score™ of 36/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Professional Diversity Network's Earnings per Share (Diluted) compare to GLXG and RLBY?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Professional Diversity Network ranks #264 out of 811 companies for Earnings per Share (Diluted). This puts Professional Diversity Network in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 7.70. 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 Business Services company?
The median Earnings per Share (Diluted) among Business Services companies is 7.70, based on 811 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 Professional Diversity Network and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 7.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Professional Diversity Network's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $-1.78. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Professional Diversity Network stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Professional Diversity Network (IPDN) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.30, compared to a current price of $0.41 — trading 68.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $-1.78. Professional Diversity Network's overall GF Score™ is 36/100 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 Professional Diversity Network (IPDN), the current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $-1.78 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 Professional Diversity Network (IPDN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Professional Diversity Network stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $0.41 is trading 68.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $1.30.
GuruFocus considers Professional Diversity Network to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for IPDN:
Earnings per Share (Diluted): $-1.78
GF Value™: $1.30 vs. price of $0.41 (68.5% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the IPDN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Professional Diversity Network Business Description
Professional Diversity Network Inc provides access to networking, training, educational, and employment services to its registered users. It has three operating segments: the TalentAlly Network segment, which maintains and operates job board software and hosts career fairs; the National Association of Professional Women (NAPW) segment, which is a women-only professional networking organization; the RemoteMore segment; and Corporate Overhead. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the TalentAlly Network Segment.
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