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SolarMax TechnologySMXT -6.69%18 Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $-1.32 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates SMXT with a GF Score™ of 18/100. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 756 Semiconductors companies, SolarMax Technology ranks better than 72.49% on this metric.
SolarMax Technology's EPS (Basic) for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-0.12.
Its EPS (Basic) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-1.32.
SolarMax Technology (NAS:SMXT) 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.
SolarMax Technology Earnings per Share (Diluted) Related Terms
SolarMax Technology Earnings per Share (Diluted) Historical Data
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The historical data trend for SolarMax Technology'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.
SolarMax Technology Earnings per Share (Diluted) Chart
SMXT vs ZEO, BEEM, ASTI: Earnings per Share (Diluted) Comparison
For the Solar subindustry, SolarMax Technology'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.
SolarMax Technology PE Ratio vs Semiconductors Industry
For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, SolarMax Technology's PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where SolarMax Technology's PE Ratio falls into.
SolarMax Technology 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.
SolarMax Technology'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 $-1.32
* 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 $-1.32 mean?
SolarMax Technology (SMXT) has a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $-1.32 as of Mar. 2026. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on SolarMax Technology and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, SolarMax Technology ranks #208 out of 756 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 27.5%.
Is SolarMax Technology's Earnings per Share (Diluted) too high?
SolarMax Technology's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $-1.32. Based on the distribution chart, SolarMax Technology ranks #208 out of 756 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, SolarMax Technology has a GF Score™ of 18/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SolarMax Technology's Earnings per Share (Diluted) compare to ZEO and BEEM?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, SolarMax Technology ranks #208 out of 756 companies for Earnings per Share (Diluted). This puts SolarMax Technology in the upper half of its industry. 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 Semiconductors company?
A good Earnings per Share (Diluted) depends on the Semiconductors industry context. 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 SolarMax Technology and its competitors. SolarMax Technology's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $-1.32. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is SolarMax Technology stock overvalued right now?
SolarMax Technology (SMXT) has a current Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $-1.32. The current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $-1.32. SolarMax Technology's overall GF Score™ is 18/100 with 5 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 SolarMax Technology (SMXT), the current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $-1.32 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.
SolarMax Technology Inc is an integrated solar and renewable energy company. The United States business includes the sale and installation of photovoltaic and battery backup systems. China operations consist of operating and maintaining solar farm projects and identifying and procuring solar farm projects for resale to third parties. Some of its products are LG Solar Panels, Q-CELL Solar Panels, Panasonic Solar Panels, and others. The company generates a majority of its revenue from solar energy systems.
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