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Sol-Gel Technologies's EPS (Basic) for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-1.31.
Its EPS (Basic) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-0.33.
During the past 3 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 30.40% per year.
During the past 11 years, Sol-Gel Technologies's highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 30.40% per year. The lowest was -49.60% per year. And the median was 8.90% per year.
Sol-Gel Technologies (NAS:SLGL) 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.
Sol-Gel Technologies Earnings per Share (Diluted) Related Terms
Sol-Gel Technologies Earnings per Share (Diluted) Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sol-Gel 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.
Sol-Gel Technologies Earnings per Share (Diluted) Chart
SLGL vs AVXL, FATE, FHTX: Earnings per Share (Diluted) Comparison
For the Biotechnology subindustry, Sol-Gel 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.
Sol-Gel Technologies PE Ratio vs Biotechnology Industry
For the Biotechnology industry and Healthcare sector, Sol-Gel Technologies's PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sol-Gel Technologies's PE Ratio falls into.
Sol-Gel 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.
Sol-Gel Technologies'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 Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-0.33
* 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 $-0.33 mean?
Sol-Gel Technologies (SLGL) has a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $-0.33 as of Mar. 2026. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on Sol-Gel Technologies and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Sol-Gel Technologies ranks #393 out of 1167 companies in the Biotechnology industry, placing it in the top 33.7%.
Is Sol-Gel Technologies' Earnings per Share (Diluted) too high?
Sol-Gel Technologies' current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $-0.33. Based on the distribution chart, Sol-Gel Technologies ranks #393 out of 1167 companies in the Biotechnology industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Sol-Gel Technologies has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sol-Gel Technologies' Earnings per Share (Diluted) compare to AVXL and FATE?
According to the Biotechnology industry distribution chart, Sol-Gel Technologies ranks #393 out of 1167 companies for Earnings per Share (Diluted). This puts Sol-Gel Technologies in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 16.60. 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 a Biotechnology company?
The median Earnings per Share (Diluted) among Biotechnology companies is 16.60, based on 1,167 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 Sol-Gel Technologies and its competitors. For the Biotechnology industry, the median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 16.60 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sol-Gel Technologies's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $-0.33. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sol-Gel Technologies stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sol-Gel Technologies (SLGL) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $66.37, compared to a current price of $81.96 — trading 23.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $-0.33. Sol-Gel Technologies' overall GF Score™ is 55/100 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 Sol-Gel Technologies (SLGL), the current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $-0.33 as of Mar. 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 Sol-Gel Technologies (SLGL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sol-Gel Technologies stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $81.96 is trading 23.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $66.37.
GuruFocus considers Sol-Gel Technologies to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SLGL:
Earnings per Share (Diluted): $-0.33
GF Value™: $66.37 vs. price of $81.96 (23.5% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SLGL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sol-Gel Technologies Ltd is a dermatology company. It is engaged in identifying, developing and commercializing branded and generic topical drug products for the treatment of skin diseases. The company's product candidate pipeline includes SGT-610 (Patidegib Gel 2%), a new chemical entity hedgehog signaling pathway blocker, for the chronic use and prevention of new BCC in Gorlin syndrome patients, and the topical drug candidate SGT-210 for the treatment of Darier Disease and other rare keratosis-related indications such as PC, PPK and Olmsted. It generates the majority of its revenue from the United States.
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