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During the past 13 years, Medical Properties Trust's highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 85.40% per year. The lowest was -42.40% per year. And the median was 6.80% per year.
Medical Properties Trust (NYSE:MPT) 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.
Medical Properties Trust Earnings per Share (Diluted) Related Terms
Medical Properties Trust Earnings per Share (Diluted) Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Medical Properties Trust'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.
Medical Properties Trust Earnings per Share (Diluted) Chart
MPT vs DHC, LTC, NHI: Earnings per Share (Diluted) Comparison
For the REIT - Healthcare Facilities subindustry, Medical Properties Trust'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.
Medical Properties Trust PE Ratio vs REITs Industry
For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, Medical Properties Trust's PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Medical Properties Trust's PE Ratio falls into.
Medical Properties Trust 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.
Medical Properties Trust'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 $-0.21
* 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 $-0.21 mean?
Medical Properties Trust (MPT) has a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $-0.21 as of Mar. 2026. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on Medical Properties Trust and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Medical Properties Trust ranks #999999 out of 668 companies in the REITs industry.
Is Medical Properties Trust's Earnings per Share (Diluted) too high?
Medical Properties Trust's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $-0.21. Based on the distribution chart, Medical Properties Trust ranks #999999 out of 668 companies in the REITs industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Medical Properties Trust has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Medical Properties Trust's Earnings per Share (Diluted) compare to DHC and LTC?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, Medical Properties Trust ranks #999999 out of 668 companies for Earnings per Share (Diluted). This places Medical Properties Trust in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 0.95. 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 REITs company?
The median Earnings per Share (Diluted) among REITs companies is 0.95, based on 668 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 Medical Properties Trust and its competitors. For the REITs industry, the median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 0.95 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Medical Properties Trust's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $-0.21. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Medical Properties Trust stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Medical Properties Trust (MPT) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $5.44, compared to a current price of $4.58 — trading 15.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $-0.21. Medical Properties Trust's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 8 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 Medical Properties Trust (MPT), the current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $-0.21 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 Medical Properties Trust (MPT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Medical Properties Trust stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $4.58 is trading 15.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $5.44.
GuruFocus considers Medical Properties Trust to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for MPT:
Earnings per Share (Diluted): $-0.21
GF Value™: $5.44 vs. price of $4.58 (15.9% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MPT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Medical Properties Trust Inc acquires and develops net-leased healthcare facilities. Its investments in healthcare real estate, other loans, and any investments in tenants are considered a single reportable segment. Its business strategy is to acquire and develop healthcare facilities and lease the facilities to healthcare operating companies under long-term net leases, which require the tenant to bear of the costs associated with the property. The group's geographic areas are the United States, the United Kingdom, and All other countries.
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