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Ocean Power TechnologiesOPTT -1.52%39 Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $-0.25 as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus rates OPTT with a GF Score™ of 39/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.12 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,419 Industrial Products companies, Ocean Power Technologies ranks better than 73.79% on this metric.
During the past 3 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 22.30% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 16.00% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 48.40% per year.
During the past 13 years, Ocean Power Technologies's highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 69.60% per year. The lowest was -64.30% per year. And the median was 22.20% per year.
Ocean Power Technologies (AMEX:OPTT) 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.
Ocean Power Technologies Earnings per Share (Diluted) Related Terms
Ocean Power Technologies Earnings per Share (Diluted) Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Ocean Power Technologies'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.
Ocean Power Technologies Earnings per Share (Diluted) Chart
OPTT vs HYOR, SPPL, CVV: Earnings per Share (Diluted) Comparison
For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Ocean Power Technologies'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.
Ocean Power Technologies PE Ratio vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Ocean Power Technologies's PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ocean Power Technologies's PE Ratio falls into.
Ocean Power Technologies 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.
Ocean Power Technologies's Earnings Per Share (Diluted) for the fiscal year that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as
Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-0.25
* 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 $-0.25 mean?
Ocean Power Technologies (OPTT) has a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $-0.25 as of Apr. 2026. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on Ocean Power Technologies and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Ocean Power Technologies ranks #634 out of 2419 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 26.2%.
Is Ocean Power Technologies' Earnings per Share (Diluted) too high?
Ocean Power Technologies' current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $-0.25. Based on the distribution chart, Ocean Power Technologies ranks #634 out of 2419 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Ocean Power Technologies has a GF Score™ of 39/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ocean Power Technologies' Earnings per Share (Diluted) compare to HYOR and SPPL?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Ocean Power Technologies ranks #634 out of 2419 companies for Earnings per Share (Diluted). This puts Ocean Power Technologies in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 3.60. 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 Industrial Products company?
The median Earnings per Share (Diluted) among Industrial Products companies is 3.60, based on 2,419 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 Ocean Power Technologies and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 3.60 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ocean Power Technologies's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $-0.25. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ocean Power Technologies stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ocean Power Technologies (OPTT) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.12, compared to a current price of $0.18 — trading 51.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $-0.25. Ocean Power Technologies' overall GF Score™ is 39/100 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 Ocean Power Technologies (OPTT), the current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $-0.25 as of Apr. 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 Ocean Power Technologies (OPTT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ocean Power Technologies stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $0.18 is trading 51.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.12.
GuruFocus considers Ocean Power Technologies to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for OPTT:
Earnings per Share (Diluted): $-0.25
GF Value™: $0.12 vs. price of $0.18 (51.3% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the OPTT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ocean Power Technologies Inc provides intelligent maritime solutions and services that enable safer, cleaner, and more productive ocean operations for the defense and security, oil and gas, science and research, and offshore wind markets. It provides ocean data collection and reporting, marine power, offshore communications, and Maritime Domain Awareness System (MDAS) products, integrated solutions, and consulting services. The company offers its products and services to a wide range of customers, including those in government and offshore energy, oil and gas, construction, wind power, and other industries. The company has operations in North and South America, Europe, Asia and Australia.
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