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Vir BiotechnologyVIR +2.84%52 Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $-1.86 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates VIR with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of $42.20 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,161 Biotechnology companies, Vir Biotechnology ranks worse than 86132.56% on this metric.
Vir Biotechnology's EPS (Basic) for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was $0.48.
Its EPS (Basic) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $-1.85.
During the past 9 years, Vir Biotechnology's highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was -19.90% per year. The lowest was -51.60% per year. And the median was -35.75% per year.
Vir Biotechnology (NAS:VIR) 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.
Vir Biotechnology Earnings per Share (Diluted) Related Terms
Vir Biotechnology Earnings per Share (Diluted) Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Vir Biotechnology'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.
Vir Biotechnology Earnings per Share (Diluted) Chart
VIR vs AVBP, XNCR, SEPN: Earnings per Share (Diluted) Comparison
For the Biotechnology subindustry, Vir Biotechnology'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.
Vir Biotechnology PE Ratio vs Biotechnology Industry
For the Biotechnology industry and Healthcare sector, Vir Biotechnology's PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Vir Biotechnology's PE Ratio falls into.
Vir Biotechnology 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.
Vir Biotechnology'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 quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-1.86
* 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 $-1.86 mean?
Vir Biotechnology (VIR) has a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $-1.86 as of Jun. 2026. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on Vir Biotechnology and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Vir Biotechnology ranks #999999 out of 1161 companies in the Biotechnology industry.
Is Vir Biotechnology's Earnings per Share (Diluted) too high?
Vir Biotechnology's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $-1.86. Based on the distribution chart, Vir Biotechnology ranks #999999 out of 1161 companies in the Biotechnology industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Vir Biotechnology has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Vir Biotechnology's Earnings per Share (Diluted) compare to AVBP and XNCR?
According to the Biotechnology industry distribution chart, Vir Biotechnology ranks #999999 out of 1161 companies for Earnings per Share (Diluted). This places Vir Biotechnology in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 16.20. 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 16.20, based on 1,161 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 Vir Biotechnology and its competitors. For the Biotechnology industry, the median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 16.20 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Vir Biotechnology's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $-1.86. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Vir Biotechnology stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vir Biotechnology (VIR) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $42.20, compared to a current price of $9.77 — trading 76.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $-1.86. Vir Biotechnology's overall GF Score™ is 52/100 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 Vir Biotechnology (VIR), the current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $-1.86 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 Vir Biotechnology (VIR) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vir Biotechnology stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $9.77 is trading 76.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $42.20.
GuruFocus considers Vir Biotechnology to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for VIR:
Earnings per Share (Diluted): $-1.86
GF Value™: $42.20 vs. price of $9.77 (76.8% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the VIR stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Vir Biotechnology Inc is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on powering the immune system by discovering and developing medicines for serious infectious diseases and cancer. The company uses its capabilities in antibody discovery and engineering, coupled with its proprietary AI engine dAIsY system, and the PRO-XTEN masking platform, to quickly and effectively discover and optimize potential new medicines. Its clinical development pipeline consists of investigational therapies like Tobevibart + elebsiran targeting the hepatitis delta virus (HDV), preclinical antibody candidates targeting HIV, and VIR-5500, VIR-5818, VIR-5525, and 7 PRO-XTEN programs targeting multiple solid tumors. Currently, the company generates revenue mainly by issuing license rights and through grants.
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