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During the past 13 years, Meritage Hospitality Group's highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 56.90% per year. The lowest was -67.70% per year. And the median was 12.05% per year.
Meritage Hospitality Group (OTCPK:MHGU) 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.
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Meritage Hospitality Group Earnings per Share (Diluted) Related Terms
Meritage Hospitality Group Earnings per Share (Diluted) Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Meritage Hospitality 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.
Meritage Hospitality Group Earnings per Share (Diluted) Chart
MHGU vs NROM, GTIM, PETZ: Earnings per Share (Diluted) Comparison
For the Restaurants subindustry, Meritage Hospitality 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.
Meritage Hospitality Group PE Ratio vs Restaurants Industry
For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Meritage Hospitality Group's PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Meritage Hospitality Group's PE Ratio falls into.
Meritage Hospitality 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.
Meritage Hospitality 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 Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-7.93
* 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 $-7.93 mean?
Meritage Hospitality Group (MHGU) has a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $-7.93 as of Jun. 2026. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on Meritage Hospitality Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Meritage Hospitality Group ranks #999999 out of 244 companies in the Restaurants industry.
Is Meritage Hospitality Group's Earnings per Share (Diluted) too high?
Meritage Hospitality Group's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $-7.93. Based on the distribution chart, Meritage Hospitality Group ranks #999999 out of 244 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Meritage Hospitality Group has a GF Score™ of 51/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Meritage Hospitality Group's Earnings per Share (Diluted) compare to NROM and GTIM?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Meritage Hospitality Group ranks #999999 out of 244 companies for Earnings per Share (Diluted). This places Meritage Hospitality Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 13.90. 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 Restaurants company?
The median Earnings per Share (Diluted) among Restaurants companies is 13.90, based on 244 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 Meritage Hospitality Group and its competitors. For the Restaurants industry, the median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 13.90 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Meritage Hospitality Group's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $-7.93. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Meritage Hospitality Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Meritage Hospitality Group (MHGU) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $15.13, compared to a current price of $2.35 — trading 84.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $-7.93. Meritage Hospitality Group's overall GF Score™ is 51/100 with 7 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 Meritage Hospitality Group (MHGU), the current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $-7.93 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 Meritage Hospitality Group (MHGU) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Meritage Hospitality Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $2.35 is trading 84.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $15.13.
GuruFocus considers Meritage Hospitality Group to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for MHGU:
Earnings per Share (Diluted): $-7.93
GF Value™: $15.13 vs. price of $2.35 (84.5% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MHGU stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Meritage Hospitality Group Inc is engaged in operating quick-service and casual dining restaurants across various states in the United States. It operates Wendy's quick-service restaurants across various states under franchise agreements with its franchisor. It also operates independent restaurants under three concepts throughout Michigan, which include Morning Belle restaurants, Stan's Tacos restaurant, and Blue Porch Bar & Grill restaurant. It is focused on the future development and long-term growth of its Morning Belle brand.
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