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Verde Clean FuelsVGAS +1.83%24 Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $-0.36 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates VGAS with a GF Score™ of 24/100. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 311 Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies, Verde Clean Fuels ranks better than 78.46% on this metric.
Verde Clean Fuels's EPS (Basic) for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-0.05.
Its EPS (Basic) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-0.35.
During the past 3 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 25.20% per year.
During the past 6 years, Verde Clean Fuels's highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 25.20% per year. The lowest was -6.40% per year. And the median was 9.40% per year.
Verde Clean Fuels (NAS:VGAS) 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.
Verde Clean Fuels Earnings per Share (Diluted) Related Terms
Verde Clean Fuels Earnings per Share (Diluted) Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Verde Clean Fuels'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.
Verde Clean Fuels Earnings per Share (Diluted) Chart
VGAS vs BESS, WNDW, AGIG: Earnings per Share (Diluted) Comparison
For the Utilities - Renewable subindustry, Verde Clean Fuels'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.
Verde Clean Fuels PE Ratio vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry
For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry and Utilities sector, Verde Clean Fuels's PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Verde Clean Fuels's PE Ratio falls into.
Verde Clean Fuels 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.
Verde Clean Fuels'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 $-0.36
* 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 $-0.36 mean?
Verde Clean Fuels (VGAS) has a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $-0.36 as of Mar. 2026. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on Verde Clean Fuels and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Verde Clean Fuels ranks #67 out of 311 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, placing it in the top 21.5%.
Is Verde Clean Fuels' Earnings per Share (Diluted) too high?
Verde Clean Fuels' current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $-0.36. Based on the distribution chart, Verde Clean Fuels ranks #67 out of 311 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Verde Clean Fuels has a GF Score™ of 24/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Verde Clean Fuels' Earnings per Share (Diluted) compare to BESS and WNDW?
According to the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry distribution chart, Verde Clean Fuels ranks #67 out of 311 companies for Earnings per Share (Diluted). This places Verde Clean Fuels in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. 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 Utilities - Independent Power Producers company?
A good Earnings per Share (Diluted) depends on the Utilities - Independent Power Producers 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 Verde Clean Fuels and its competitors. Verde Clean Fuels's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $-0.36. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Verde Clean Fuels stock overvalued right now?
Verde Clean Fuels (VGAS) has a current Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $-0.36. The current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $-0.36. Verde Clean Fuels' overall GF Score™ is 24/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Verde Clean Fuels (VGAS), the current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $-0.36 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.
Verde Clean Fuels Inc is a renewable energy company specializing in the conversion of synthesis gas, or syngas, derived from diverse feedstocks, such as biomass, MSW, and mixed plastics, as well as natural gas (including synthetic natural gas) and other feedstocks, into liquid hydrocarbons that can be used as gasoline through a proprietary liquid fuels technology, the STG process.
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