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Whitecap Resources's EPS (Basic) for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.02.
Its EPS (Basic) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.56.
During the past 13 years, Whitecap Resources's highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 78.60% per year. The lowest was -31.40% per year. And the median was 2.60% per year.
Whitecap Resources (OTCPK:WCPRF) 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.
Whitecap Resources Earnings per Share (Diluted) Related Terms
Whitecap Resources Earnings per Share (Diluted) Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Whitecap Resources'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.
Whitecap Resources Earnings per Share (Diluted) Chart
WCPRF vs COP, EOG, FANG: Earnings per Share (Diluted) Comparison
For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, Whitecap Resources'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.
Whitecap Resources PE Ratio vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Whitecap Resources's PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Whitecap Resources's PE Ratio falls into.
Whitecap Resources 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.
Whitecap Resources'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 $0.56
* 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 $0.56 mean?
Whitecap Resources (WCPRF) has a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $0.56 as of Mar. 2026. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on Whitecap Resources and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Whitecap Resources ranks #567 out of 730 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 77.7%.
Is Whitecap Resources' Earnings per Share (Diluted) too high?
Whitecap Resources' current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $0.56. Based on the distribution chart, Whitecap Resources ranks #567 out of 730 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Whitecap Resources has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Whitecap Resources' Earnings per Share (Diluted) compare to COP and EOG?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Whitecap Resources ranks #567 out of 730 companies for Earnings per Share (Diluted). This places Whitecap Resources in the lower 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 an Oil & Gas company?
A good Earnings per Share (Diluted) depends on the Oil & Gas 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 Whitecap Resources and its competitors. Whitecap Resources's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $0.56. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Whitecap Resources stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Whitecap Resources (WCPRF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $6.67, compared to a current price of $11.21 — trading 68.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $0.56. Whitecap Resources' overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 9 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 Whitecap Resources (WCPRF), the current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $0.56 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 Whitecap Resources (WCPRF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Whitecap Resources stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $11.21 is trading 68.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $6.67.
GuruFocus considers Whitecap Resources to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for WCPRF:
Earnings per Share (Diluted): $0.56
GF Value™: $6.67 vs. price of $11.21 (68.1% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the WCPRF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Whitecap Resources Inc is engaged in the business of acquiring, developing, and holding interests in petroleum and natural gas properties and assets. The company acquires assets with discovered petroleum initially in place and low current recovery factors. Light oil is the primary byproduct of Whitecap's Canadian assets.
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