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Lotus TechnologyLOT +2.78% Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $-0.71 as of Dec. 2025. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,050 Vehicles & Parts companies, Lotus Technology ranks better than 56.95% on this metric.
Lotus Technology's EPS (Basic) for the
three
months ended in Dec. 2025 was $-0.14.
Its EPS (Basic) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $-0.71.
During the past 3 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 13.50% per year.
During the past 5 years, Lotus Technology's highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 13.50% per year. The lowest was -103.10% per year. And the median was -44.80% per year.
Lotus Technology (NAS:LOT) 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.
Lotus Technology Earnings per Share (Diluted) Related Terms
Lotus Technology Earnings per Share (Diluted) Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Lotus Technology'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.
Lotus Technology Earnings per Share (Diluted) Chart
LOT vs AIIO, LVWR, DCX: Earnings per Share (Diluted) Comparison
For the Auto Manufacturers subindustry, Lotus Technology'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.
Lotus Technology PE Ratio vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Lotus Technology's PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Lotus Technology's PE Ratio falls into.
Lotus Technology 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.
Lotus Technology'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 quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-0.71
* 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 $-0.71 mean?
Lotus Technology (LOT) has a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $-0.71 as of Dec. 2025. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on Lotus Technology and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Lotus Technology ranks #452 out of 1050 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 43%.
Is Lotus Technology's Earnings per Share (Diluted) too high?
Lotus Technology's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $-0.71. Based on the distribution chart, Lotus Technology ranks #452 out of 1050 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is above the industry midpoint.
How does Lotus Technology's Earnings per Share (Diluted) compare to AIIO and LVWR?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Lotus Technology ranks #452 out of 1050 companies for Earnings per Share (Diluted). This puts Lotus Technology in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 8.55. 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Earnings per Share (Diluted) among Vehicles & Parts companies is 8.55, based on 1,050 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 Lotus Technology and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 8.55 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lotus Technology's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $-0.71. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lotus Technology stock overvalued right now?
Lotus Technology (LOT) has a current Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $-0.71. The current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $-0.71. 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 Lotus Technology (LOT), the current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $-0.71 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.
Lotus Technology Inc is a battery electric vehicle (BEV) maker that designs, develops, and sells BEV lifestyle vehicles under the Lotus brand. The Group is also a distributor that sells luxury sports cars under the Lotus brand. It also provides other sales and ancillary services to customers.
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