What is Earnings Per Share (EPS)?

Earnings Per Share (EPS) is a financial metric that indicates a company's profitability on a per-share basis.A higher EPS often indicates better profitability

The formula for EPS is:

\( \text{EPS} = \left( \frac{\text{Net Income - Preferred Dividends}}{\text{Number of Outstanding Shares}} \right)\)

Where:

• Net Income = Total profit after taxes.
• Preferred Dividends = Dividends that must be paid to preferred shareholders before common shareholders.
• Outstanding Shares = Average number of common shares during the period.

Example of Earnings Per Share (EPS)

Let’s say you’re analyzing Company ABC:

Net Income: ₹25,000,000 (from its latest annual report).

Preferred Dividends: ₹2,000,000 (paid to preferred shareholders).

Outstanding Shares: 10,000,000 (from a financial website).

Let's calculated EPS base don the above values.

\( \text{EPS} = \left( \frac{\text{₹25,000,000 - ₹2,000,000}}{\text{10,000,000}} \right) = \text₹2.30\)

This means Company ABC earns ₹2.30 per share for common shareholders.

Step-by-Step Guide to use PE Ratio Calculator

Follow below steps to calculate EPS (Earnings Per Share)

Enter the Net Income Input the company’s net income (e.g., ₹10,000,000) in the "Net Income" field. Find this in the company’s income statement or financial reports.

Add Preferred Dividends (Optional) If the company pays dividends to preferred shareholders, enter that amount (e.g., ₹1,000,000) in the "Preferred Dividends" field. If there are no preferred dividends, leave it blank or enter ₹0.

Specify the Number of Outstanding Shares Type the total number of outstanding shares (e.g., 5,000,000) in the "Total Outstanding Shares" field. This is typically listed in financial reports or stock market data.

Calculate EPS Hit the "Calculate EPS" button. The calculator subtracts preferred dividends from net income (if applicable) and divides by the number of shares to show the EPS (e.g., ₹1.80).

Interpret Your Result

High EPS: Indicates strong profitability or growth potential.

Low or Negative EPS: May suggest losses or challenges.

Compare the EPS with competitors or historical data for insights.

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