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NetlistNLST +11.97%43 Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $0.00 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates NLST with a GF Score™ of 43/100 and a GF Value™ of $2.41 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,902 Hardware companies, Netlist ranks better than 66.72% on this metric.
Netlist's EPS (Basic) for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was $0.00.
Its EPS (Basic) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $0.00.
Netlist's EPS without NRI for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was $0.00.
Its EPS without NRI for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $0.00.
During the past 3 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 13.70% per year.
During the past 13 years, Netlist's highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 41.50% per year. The lowest was -84.20% per year. And the median was 11.10% per year.
Netlist (OTCPK:NLST) 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.
Netlist Earnings per Share (Diluted) Related Terms
Netlist Earnings per Share (Diluted) Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Netlist'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.
NLST vs SCSC, EACO, CLMB: Earnings per Share (Diluted) Comparison
For the Electronics & Computer Distribution subindustry, Netlist'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.
Netlist PE Ratio vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Netlist's PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Netlist's PE Ratio falls into.
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.
Netlist'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 $0.00
* 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 $0.00 mean?
Netlist (NLST) has a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $0.00 as of Jun. 2026. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on Netlist and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Netlist ranks #633 out of 1902 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 33.3%.
Is Netlist's Earnings per Share (Diluted) too high?
Netlist's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $0.00. Based on the distribution chart, Netlist ranks #633 out of 1902 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Netlist has a GF Score™ of 43/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Netlist's Earnings per Share (Diluted) compare to SCSC and EACO?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Netlist ranks #633 out of 1902 companies for Earnings per Share (Diluted). This puts Netlist in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 1.45. 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 Hardware company?
The median Earnings per Share (Diluted) among Hardware companies is 1.45, based on 1,902 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 Netlist and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 1.45 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Netlist's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $0.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Netlist stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Netlist (NLST) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.41, compared to a current price of $5.73 — trading 137.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $0.00. Netlist's overall GF Score™ is 43/100 with 9 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 Netlist (NLST), the current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $0.00 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 Netlist (NLST) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Netlist stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $5.73 is trading 137.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $2.41.
GuruFocus considers Netlist to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NLST:
Earnings per Share (Diluted): $0.00
GF Value™: $2.41 vs. price of $5.73 (137.7% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NLST stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Netlist Inc is involved in the business of designing and manufacturing modular memory subsystems and also cloud service providers. Its products include Storage class memory, nonvolatile memory, enterprise SSD and embedded flash. The company's products are based on its proprietary technologies such as Presight technology, Distributed buffer architecture, IC design, PCB designs, Thermal management designs. Company has consistently driven innovation in the field of cutting-edge enterprise memory and storage, empowering businesses and industries to thrive in the digital age.
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