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VirnetX HoldingVHC +4.78%47 Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $-5.16 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates VHC with a GF Score™ of 47/100 and a GF Value™ of $88.13 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,077 Software companies, VirnetX Holding ranks better than 63.26% on this metric.
VirnetX Holding's EPS (Basic) for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-1.16.
Its EPS (Basic) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-5.16.
During the past 3 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 21.80% per year.
During the past 13 years, VirnetX Holding's highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 67.10% per year. The lowest was -62.60% per year. And the median was 5.95% per year.
VirnetX Holding (NAS:VHC) 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.
VirnetX Holding Earnings per Share (Diluted) Related Terms
VirnetX Holding Earnings per Share (Diluted) Historical Data
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The historical data trend for VirnetX Holding'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.
VirnetX Holding Earnings per Share (Diluted) Chart
VHC vs LIDR, WHEN, USIO: Earnings per Share (Diluted) Comparison
For the Software - Infrastructure subindustry, VirnetX Holding'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.
VirnetX Holding PE Ratio vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, VirnetX Holding's PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where VirnetX Holding's PE Ratio falls into.
VirnetX Holding 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.
VirnetX Holding'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 $-5.16
* 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 $-5.16 mean?
VirnetX Holding (VHC) has a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $-5.16 as of Mar. 2026. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on VirnetX Holding and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, VirnetX Holding ranks #763 out of 2077 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 36.7%.
Is VirnetX Holding's Earnings per Share (Diluted) too high?
VirnetX Holding's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $-5.16. Based on the distribution chart, VirnetX Holding ranks #763 out of 2077 companies in the Software industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, VirnetX Holding has a GF Score™ of 47/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does VirnetX Holding's Earnings per Share (Diluted) compare to LIDR and WHEN?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, VirnetX Holding ranks #763 out of 2077 companies for Earnings per Share (Diluted). This puts VirnetX Holding in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 12.50. 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 Software company?
The median Earnings per Share (Diluted) among Software companies is 12.50, based on 2,077 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 VirnetX Holding and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 12.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. VirnetX Holding's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $-5.16. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is VirnetX Holding stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, VirnetX Holding (VHC) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $88.13, compared to a current price of $16.01 — trading 81.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $-5.16. VirnetX Holding's overall GF Score™ is 47/100 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 VirnetX Holding (VHC), the current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $-5.16 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 VirnetX Holding (VHC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, VirnetX Holding stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $16.01 is trading 81.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $88.13.
GuruFocus considers VirnetX Holding to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for VHC:
Earnings per Share (Diluted): $-5.16
GF Value™: $88.13 vs. price of $16.01 (81.8% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the VHC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
VirnetX Holding Corp is engaged in the business of commercializing a portfolio of patents. It is an Internet security software and technology company with patented technology for secure communications. Its software and technology solutions, including its Secure Domain Name Registry and Technology, VirnetX One, War Room, VirnetX Matrix, and GABRIEL Connection Technology, are designed to be device and location-independent, and enable a secure real-time communication environment for all types of enterprise applications, services and critical infrastructures.
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