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Planet Labs PBCPL +1.72%60 Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $-1.14 as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus rates PL with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of $4.89 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 256 Aerospace & Defense companies, Planet Labs PBC ranks better than 78.91% on this metric.
Planet Labs PBC's EPS (Basic) for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was $-0.40.
Its EPS (Basic) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was $-1.14.
During the past 3 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 49.50% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 53.70% per year.
During the past 7 years, Planet Labs PBC's highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 52.10% per year. The lowest was 49.50% per year. And the median was 50.85% per year.
Planet Labs PBC (NYSE:PL) 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.
Planet Labs PBC Earnings per Share (Diluted) Related Terms
Planet Labs PBC Earnings per Share (Diluted) Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Planet Labs PBC'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.
Planet Labs PBC Earnings per Share (Diluted) Chart
PL vs SARO, KTOS, HII: Earnings per Share (Diluted) Comparison
For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, Planet Labs PBC'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.
Planet Labs PBC PE Ratio vs Aerospace & Defense Industry
For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, Planet Labs PBC's PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Planet Labs PBC's PE Ratio falls into.
Planet Labs PBC 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.
Planet Labs PBC's Earnings Per Share (Diluted) for the fiscal year that ended in Jan. 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 $-1.14
* 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 $-1.14 mean?
Planet Labs PBC (PL) has a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $-1.14 as of Apr. 2026. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on Planet Labs PBC and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Planet Labs PBC ranks #54 out of 256 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 21.1%.
Is Planet Labs PBC's Earnings per Share (Diluted) too high?
Planet Labs PBC's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $-1.14. Based on the distribution chart, Planet Labs PBC ranks #54 out of 256 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Planet Labs PBC has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Planet Labs PBC's Earnings per Share (Diluted) compare to SARO and KTOS?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, Planet Labs PBC ranks #54 out of 256 companies for Earnings per Share (Diluted). This places Planet Labs PBC in the top 21% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 15.55. 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 Aerospace & Defense company?
The median Earnings per Share (Diluted) among Aerospace & Defense companies is 15.55, based on 256 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 Planet Labs PBC and its competitors. For the Aerospace & Defense industry, the median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 15.55 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Planet Labs PBC's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $-1.14. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Planet Labs PBC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Planet Labs PBC (PL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $4.89, compared to a current price of $22.47 — trading 359.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $-1.14. Planet Labs PBC's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 2 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 Planet Labs PBC (PL), the current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $-1.14 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 Planet Labs PBC (PL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Planet Labs PBC stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $22.47 is trading 359.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $4.89.
GuruFocus considers Planet Labs PBC to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for PL:
Earnings per Share (Diluted): $-1.14
GF Value™: $4.89 vs. price of $22.47 (359.5% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the PL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Planet Labs PBC is an Earth-imaging company. It uses space to help life on Earth by imaging the world every day and making change visible, accessible, and actionable. Its platform includes imagery, insights, and machine learning that empower companies, governments, and communities around the world to make timely decisions about the evolving world. Its solutions are Broad Area Management. Its products are Planet Monitoring, Planet Tasking, Planet Analytic Feeds, Planetary Variables, Planet Basemaps, Planet Insights, and Platform Pricing. The group provides solutions to the Agriculture Science Program, Energy & Infrastructure, Forestry & Land Use, Mapping, Sustainability, Maritime, Civil Government, U.S. State and Local, Europe, Planet Federal, Defense & Intelligence, and Armed Services.
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