AVD (American Vanguard) EPS (Basic): $-1.59 (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


AVD American Vanguard Corp AVD
56 GF Score
Price $2.63
GF Value $5.38
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is American Vanguard EPS (Basic)?

American Vanguard AVD +2.73% 56 EPS (Basic) is $-1.59 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates AVD with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of $5.38 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

American Vanguard's basic earnings per share (Basic EPS) for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-0.14. Its basic earnings per share (Basic EPS) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-1.59.

American Vanguard's EPS (Diluted) for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-0.14. Its EPS (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-1.59.

American Vanguard's EPS without NRI for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-0.12. Its EPS without NRIearnings per share without non-recurring items for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was -0.45.

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During the past 13 years, American Vanguard's highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 79.80% per year. The lowest was -43.60% per year. And the median was 7.40% per year.

American Vanguard  (NYSE:AVD) EPS (Basic) Explanation

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.

Be Aware

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.

American Vanguard EPS (Basic) Related Terms

American Vanguard EPS (Basic) Historical Data

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The historical data trend for American Vanguard's EPS (Basic) 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.

American Vanguard EPS (Basic) Chart

American Vanguard Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EPS (Basic)
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.62 0.94 0.27 -4.50 -1.75

American Vanguard Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
EPS (Basic) Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -0.30 -0.03 -0.43 -0.99 -0.14
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American Vanguard EPS (Basic) Calculation

EPS (Basic) is a rough measurement of the amount of a company's profit that can be allocated to one share of its stock. Basic earnings per share (EPS) do not factor in the dilutive effects on convertible securities.

American Vanguard's Basic EPS for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Basic EPS (A: Dec. 2025 )=(Net Income-Preferred Dividends)/Shares Outstanding (Basic Average)
=(-49.882-0)/28.426
=-1.75

American Vanguard's Basic EPS for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Basic EPS (Q: Mar. 2026 )=(Net Income-Preferred Dividends)/Shares Outstanding (Basic Average)
=(-4.145-0)/28.649
=-0.14

EPS (Basic) 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 $-1.59

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about EPS (Basic) →
What does a EPS (Basic) of $-1.59 mean?
American Vanguard (AVD) has a EPS (Basic) of $-1.59 as of Mar. 2026. Earnings per share (basic) equals net income divided by the standard, non-diluted average shares outstanding. View historical data on American Vanguard and its competitors.
Is American Vanguard's EPS (Basic) too high?
American Vanguard's current EPS (Basic) is $-1.59. Overall, American Vanguard has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does American Vanguard's EPS (Basic) compare to VRDR and BIOX?
American Vanguard's EPS (Basic) of $-1.59 can be compared against companies in the Agriculture industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EPS (Basic) for an Agriculture company?
A good EPS (Basic) depends on the Agriculture industry context. However, EPS (Basic) 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 EPS (Basic) mean?
A high EPS (Basic) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Earnings per share (basic) equals net income divided by the standard, non-diluted average shares outstanding. View historical data on American Vanguard and its competitors. American Vanguard's current EPS (Basic) is $-1.59. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is American Vanguard stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, American Vanguard (AVD) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $5.38, compared to a current price of $2.63 — trading 51.1% below its estimated fair value. The current EPS (Basic) is $-1.59. American Vanguard's overall GF Score™ is 56/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EPS (Basic) calculated?
EPS (Basic) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For American Vanguard (AVD), the current EPS (Basic) is $-1.59 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 American Vanguard (AVD) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, American Vanguard stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $2.63 is trading 51.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $5.38. GuruFocus considers American Vanguard to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for AVD:

  • EPS (Basic): $-1.59
  • GF Value™: $5.38 vs. price of $2.63 (51.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 56/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the AVD stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

American Vanguard Business Description

Other Exchanges AVJ:Germany
Address 4695 MacArthur Court, Newport Beach, CA, USA, 92660
American Vanguard Corp is a United States-based diversified specialty and agricultural products company. The company is a manufacturer of specialty solutions that develops and markets safe synthetic, biological, and biorational products for agricultural, commercial, and consumer uses. These chemicals include insecticides, fungicides, herbicides, molluscicides, growth regulators, and soil fumigants, which are marketed in liquid, powder, and granular forms.
56GF Score

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