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Virtus Dividend, Interest & Premium Strategy Fund (NYSE:NFJ) 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.
Virtus Dividend, Interest & Premium Strategy Fund Earnings per Share (Diluted) Related Terms
Virtus Dividend, Interest & Premium Strategy Fund 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.
Virtus Dividend, Interest & Premium Strategy Fund Earnings per Share (Diluted) Chart
Virtus Dividend, Interest & Premium Strategy Fund Annual Data
* 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.
Virtus Dividend, Interest & Premium Strategy Fund PE Ratio vs Asset Management Industry
Virtus Dividend, Interest & Premium Strategy Fund 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.
Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jan. 2026 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $1.59
* 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 $1.59 mean?
Virtus Dividend, Interest & Premium Strategy Fund (NFJ) has a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $1.59 as of Jan. 2026. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on Virtus Dividend, Interest & Premium Strategy Fund and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Virtus Dividend, Interest & Premium Strategy Fund ranks #999999 out of 828 companies in the Asset Management industry.
Is Virtus Dividend, Interest & Premium Strategy Fund's Earnings per Share (Diluted) too high?
Virtus Dividend, Interest & Premium Strategy Fund's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $1.59. The Asset Management industry median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 12.60. Virtus Dividend, Interest & Premium Strategy Fund's value of $1.59 is 87.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Virtus Dividend, Interest & Premium Strategy Fund ranks #999999 out of 828 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Virtus Dividend, Interest & Premium Strategy Fund has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Virtus Dividend, Interest & Premium Strategy Fund's Earnings per Share (Diluted) compare to BTT and QQQX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Virtus Dividend, Interest & Premium Strategy Fund ranks #999999 out of 828 companies for Earnings per Share (Diluted). This places Virtus Dividend, Interest & Premium Strategy Fund in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 12.60. Virtus Dividend, Interest & Premium Strategy Fund's value of $1.59 is 87.4% 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 an Asset Management company?
The median Earnings per Share (Diluted) among Asset Management companies is 12.60, based on 828 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. Virtus Dividend, Interest & Premium Strategy Fund's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $1.59 is 87.4% 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 Virtus Dividend, Interest & Premium Strategy Fund and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 12.60 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Virtus Dividend, Interest & Premium Strategy Fund's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $1.59. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Virtus Dividend, Interest & Premium Strategy Fund stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Virtus Dividend, Interest & Premium Strategy Fund (NFJ) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $19.40, compared to a current price of $15.42 — trading 20.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $1.59 and 87.4% below the Asset Management industry median of 12.60. Virtus Dividend, Interest & Premium Strategy Fund's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 with 5 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 Virtus Dividend, Interest & Premium Strategy Fund (NFJ), the current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $1.59 as of Jan. 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 Virtus Dividend, Interest & Premium Strategy Fund (NFJ) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Virtus Dividend, Interest & Premium Strategy Fund stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $15.42 is trading 20.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $19.40.
GuruFocus considers Virtus Dividend, Interest & Premium Strategy Fund to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for NFJ:
Earnings per Share (Diluted): $1.59
GF Value™: $19.40 vs. price of $15.42 (20.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 87.4% below the Asset Management median (#999999 of 828)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NFJ stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Virtus Dividend, Interest & Premium Strategy Fund is a Massachusetts-based business trust. The primary investment objective of the company is to seek current income and gains, with a secondary objective of long-term capital appreciation. It pursues its investment objectives by investing in a diversified portfolio of dividend-paying common stocks and income-producing convertible securities.
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