MHGU (Meritage Hospitality Group) EPS (Basic): $-5.80 (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

What is Meritage Hospitality Group EPS (Basic)?

Meritage Hospitality Group MHGU +0.90% 45 EPS (Basic) is $-5.80 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates MHGU with a GF Score™ of 45/100 and a GF Value™ of $17.12 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review.

Meritage Hospitality Group's basic earnings per share (Basic EPS) for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-1.50. Its basic earnings per share (Basic EPS) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-5.80.

Meritage Hospitality Group's EPS (Diluted) for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-1.50. Its EPS (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-5.80.

Meritage Hospitality Group's EPS without NRI for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-0.96. Its EPS without NRIearnings per share without non-recurring items for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was -3.10.

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Meritage Hospitality Group (OTCPK:MHGU) 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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Meritage Hospitality Group EPS (Basic) Historical Data

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Meritage Hospitality Group EPS (Basic) Chart

Meritage Hospitality Group Annual Data

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2.30

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-5.10

Meritage Hospitality Group Quarterly Data
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EPS (Basic)	Get a 7-Day Free Trial															-0.73	0.04	-1.48	-2.86	-1.50

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Meritage Hospitality Group 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.

Meritage Hospitality Group'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)
	=	(-31.747	-	2.265)	/	6.668
	=	-5.10

Meritage Hospitality Group'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)
	=	(-9.492	-	0)	/	6.704
	=	-1.42

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 $-5.80

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What does a EPS (Basic) of $-5.80 mean?

Meritage Hospitality Group (MHGU) has a EPS (Basic) of $-5.80 as of Mar. 2026. Earnings per share (basic) equals net income divided by the standard, non-diluted average shares outstanding. View historical data on Meritage Hospitality Group and its competitors.

Is Meritage Hospitality Group's EPS (Basic) too high?

Meritage Hospitality Group's current EPS (Basic) is $-5.80. Overall, Meritage Hospitality Group has a GF Score™ of 45/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.

How does Meritage Hospitality Group's EPS (Basic) compare to PETZ and GTIM?

Meritage Hospitality Group's EPS (Basic) of $-5.80 can be compared against companies in the Restaurants 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 Restaurants company?

A good EPS (Basic) depends on the Restaurants 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 Meritage Hospitality Group and its competitors. Meritage Hospitality Group's current EPS (Basic) is $-5.80. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.

Is Meritage Hospitality Group stock overvalued right now?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Meritage Hospitality Group (MHGU) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $17.12, compared to a current price of $2.98 — trading 82.6% below its estimated fair value. The current EPS (Basic) is $-5.80. Meritage Hospitality Group's overall GF Score™ is 45/100 with 8 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 Meritage Hospitality Group (MHGU), the current EPS (Basic) is $-5.80 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 Meritage Hospitality Group (MHGU) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Meritage Hospitality Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $2.98 is trading 82.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $17.12. GuruFocus considers Meritage Hospitality Group to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for MHGU:

EPS (Basic): $-5.80
GF Value™: $17.12 vs. price of $2.98 (82.6% below fair value)
GF Score™: 45/100 with 8 warning signs

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

Meritage Hospitality Group Business Description

Industry Consumer Cyclical Restaurants

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Address 45 Ottawa Avenue SW, Suite 600, Grand Rapids, MI, USA, 49503

Website https://www.meritagehospitality.com

Meritage Hospitality Group Inc is engaged in operating quick-service and casual dining restaurants across various states in the United States. It operates Wendy's quick-service restaurants across various states under franchise agreements with its franchisor. It also operates independent restaurants under three concepts throughout Michigan, which include Morning Belle restaurants, Stan's Tacos restaurant, and Blue Porch Bar & Grill restaurant. It is focused on the future development and long-term growth of its Morning Belle brand.

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