Fortinet's basic earnings per share (Basic EPS) for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €0.62.
Its basic earnings per share (Basic EPS) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €2.24.
Fortinet's EPS (Diluted) for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €0.62.
Its EPS (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €2.23.
Fortinet's EPS without NRI for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €0.71.
Its EPS without NRIearnings per share without non-recurring items for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.59.
During the past 12 months, Fortinet's average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 19.40% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 32.40% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 35.60% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 46.40% per year.
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During the past 13 years, Fortinet's highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 133.10% per year. The lowest was -25.90% per year. And the median was 30.90% per year.
Fortinet (FRA:FO8) 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.
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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.
Fortinet EPS (Basic) Related Terms
Fortinet EPS (Basic) Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Fortinet'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.
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.
Fortinet's Basic EPS for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
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 €2.24
* 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.
Fortinet (FRA:FO8) has a EPS (Basic) of €2.24 as of Mar. 2026. Earnings per share (basic) equals net income divided by the standard, non-diluted average shares outstanding. View historical data on Fortinet and its competitors.
Is Fortinet's EPS (Basic) too high?
Fortinet's current EPS (Basic) is €2.24. Overall, Fortinet has a GF Score™ of 91/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Fortinet's EPS (Basic) compare to SNPS and NET?
Fortinet's EPS (Basic) of €2.24 can be compared against companies in the Software 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 a Software company?
A good EPS (Basic) depends on the Software 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 Fortinet and its competitors. Fortinet's current EPS (Basic) is €2.24. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Fortinet stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fortinet (FRA:FO8) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €83.55, compared to a current price of €132.26 — trading 58.3% above its estimated fair value. The current EPS (Basic) is €2.24. Fortinet's overall GF Score™ is 91/100 with 5 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 Fortinet (FRA:FO8), the current EPS (Basic) is €2.24 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 Fortinet (FRA:FO8) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fortinet stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €132.26 is trading 58.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of €83.55.
GuruFocus considers Fortinet to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:FO8:
EPS (Basic): €2.24
GF Value™: €83.55 vs. price of €132.26 (58.3% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:FO8 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Fortinet is a platform-based cybersecurity vendor with product offerings covering network security, cloud security, zero-trust access, and security operations. The firm derives a majority of its revenue through sales of its subscriptions and support-based business. The California-based firm has more than 800,000 customers across the world.
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