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Rocket LabXSWX:RKLB -4.64%46 Earnings per Share (Diluted) is CHF-0.22 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates XSWX:RKLB with a GF Score™ of 46/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF29.90 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 256 Aerospace & Defense companies, Rocket Lab ranks worse than 72.66% on this metric.
Rocket Lab's EPS (Basic) for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was CHF-0.06.
Its EPS (Basic) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was CHF-0.22.
Rocket Lab's EPS without NRI for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was CHF-0.06.
Its EPS without NRI for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was CHF-0.21.
During the past 3 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was -6.60% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was -15.20% per year.
During the past 6 years, Rocket Lab's highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 8.10% per year. The lowest was -45.50% per year. And the median was -6.60% per year.
Rocket Lab (XSWX:RKLB) 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.
Rocket Lab Earnings per Share (Diluted) Related Terms
Rocket Lab Earnings per Share (Diluted) Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Rocket Lab'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.
XSWX:RKLB vs AXON, HEI.A, CW: Earnings per Share (Diluted) Comparison
For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, Rocket Lab'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.
Rocket Lab PE Ratio vs Aerospace & Defense Industry
For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, Rocket Lab's PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Rocket Lab's PE Ratio falls into.
Rocket Lab 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.
Rocket Lab'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 CHF-0.22
* 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 CHF-0.22 mean?
Rocket Lab (XSWX:RKLB) has a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of CHF-0.22 as of Jun. 2026. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on Rocket Lab and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Rocket Lab ranks #186 out of 256 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 72.7%.
Is Rocket Lab's Earnings per Share (Diluted) too high?
Rocket Lab's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is CHF-0.22. Based on the distribution chart, Rocket Lab ranks #186 out of 256 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Rocket Lab has a GF Score™ of 46/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Rocket Lab's Earnings per Share (Diluted) compare to AXON and HEI.A?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, Rocket Lab ranks #186 out of 256 companies for Earnings per Share (Diluted). This places Rocket Lab in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 15.85. 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 Aerospace & Defense company?
The median Earnings per Share (Diluted) among Aerospace & Defense companies is 15.85, based on 256 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 Rocket Lab and its competitors. For the Aerospace & Defense industry, the median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 15.85 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Rocket Lab's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is CHF-0.22. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Rocket Lab stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Rocket Lab (XSWX:RKLB) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF29.90, compared to a current price of CHF63.77 — trading 113.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is CHF-0.22. Rocket Lab's overall GF Score™ is 46/100 with 2 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 Rocket Lab (XSWX:RKLB), the current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is CHF-0.22 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 Rocket Lab (XSWX:RKLB) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Rocket Lab stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of CHF63.77 is trading 113.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF29.90.
GuruFocus considers Rocket Lab to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:RKLB:
Earnings per Share (Diluted): CHF-0.22
GF Value™: CHF29.90 vs. price of CHF63.77 (113.3% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:RKLB stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Rocket Lab Corp is engaged in space, building rockets, and spacecraft. It provides end-to-end mission services that provide frequent and reliable access to space for civil, defense, and commercial markets. It designs and manufactures the Electron and Neutron launch vehicles and Photon satellite platform. Rocket Lab's Electron launch vehicle has delivered multiple satellites to orbit for private and public sector organizations, enabling operations in national security, scientific research, space debris mitigation, Earth observation, climate monitoring, and communications. The business operates in two segments Launch Services and Space Systems. Geographically it serves Japan, and rest of the world and earns key revenue from the United States.
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