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Sandoz Group AGSDZXF 33 Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $1.47 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates SDZXF with a GF Score™ of 33/100 and a GF Value™ of $56.26 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 789 Drug Manufacturers companies, Sandoz Group AG ranks better than 61.6% on this metric.
Sandoz Group AG's EPS (Basic) for the
six
months ended in Jun. 2026 was $0.25.
Its EPS (Basic) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $1.50.
During the past 12 months, Sandoz Group AG's average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 20.10% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 15.90% per year.
During the past 4 years, Sandoz Group AG's highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 15.90% per year. The lowest was 15.90% per year. And the median was 15.90% per year.
Sandoz Group AG (OTCPK:SDZXF) 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.
Sandoz Group AG Earnings per Share (Diluted) Related Terms
Sandoz Group AG Earnings per Share (Diluted) Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sandoz Group AG'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.
Sandoz Group AG Earnings per Share (Diluted) Chart
SDZXF vs ZTS, UTHR, VTRS: Earnings per Share (Diluted) Comparison
For the Drug Manufacturers - Specialty & Generic subindustry, Sandoz Group AG'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.
Sandoz Group AG PE Ratio vs Drug Manufacturers Industry
For the Drug Manufacturers industry and Healthcare sector, Sandoz Group AG's PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sandoz Group AG's PE Ratio falls into.
Sandoz Group AG 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.
Sandoz Group AG'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 semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $1.47
* 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 $1.47 mean?
Sandoz Group AG (SDZXF) has a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $1.47 as of Jun. 2026. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on Sandoz Group AG and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Sandoz Group AG ranks #303 out of 789 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, placing it in the top 38.4%.
Is Sandoz Group AG's Earnings per Share (Diluted) too high?
Sandoz Group AG's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $1.47. The Drug Manufacturers industry median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 9.60. Sandoz Group AG's value of $1.47 is 84.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sandoz Group AG ranks #303 out of 789 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Sandoz Group AG has a GF Score™ of 33/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sandoz Group AG's Earnings per Share (Diluted) compare to ZTS and UTHR?
According to the Drug Manufacturers industry distribution chart, Sandoz Group AG ranks #303 out of 789 companies for Earnings per Share (Diluted). This puts Sandoz Group AG in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 9.60. Sandoz Group AG's value of $1.47 is 84.7% 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 a Drug Manufacturers company?
The median Earnings per Share (Diluted) among Drug Manufacturers companies is 9.60, based on 789 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. Sandoz Group AG's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $1.47 is 84.7% 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 Sandoz Group AG and its competitors. For the Drug Manufacturers industry, the median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 9.60 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sandoz Group AG's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $1.47. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sandoz Group AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sandoz Group AG (SDZXF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $56.26, compared to a current price of $81.89 — trading 45.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $1.47 and 84.7% below the Drug Manufacturers industry median of 9.60. Sandoz Group AG's overall GF Score™ is 33/100 with 3 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 Sandoz Group AG (SDZXF), the current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $1.47 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 Sandoz Group AG (SDZXF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sandoz Group AG stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $81.89 is trading 45.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $56.26.
GuruFocus considers Sandoz Group AG to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SDZXF:
Earnings per Share (Diluted): $1.47
GF Value™: $56.26 vs. price of $81.89 (45.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 84.7% below the Drug Manufacturers median (#303 of 789)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SDZXF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sandoz is one of the largest generic pharmaceutical manufacturers in the world, generating over $11 billion annually from off-patent drugs. Once part of Novartis, Sandoz spun off and went public in October 2023. Generics, including small molecules and complex injectables, make up roughly 75% of Sandoz's total sales, and the firm has a significant presence in Europe, the United States, and other key international markets. Sandoz generates its remaining sales from biosimilars and is among the leaders in the space. Sandoz launched Europe's first biosimilar, Omnitrope, in 2006, as well as the first US biosimilar, Zarxio, in 2015. It has over 10 launched biosimilars in a number of markets and over 20 assets in its pipeline.
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