EPS

    Earnings Per Share

    Profitability Ratios

    The portion of a company's profit allocated to each outstanding share of common stock. A key indicator of company profitability on a per-share basis.

    Formula

    EPS = Net Income / Total Shares Outstanding

    Why it matters

    Rising EPS over time indicates growing profitability. Used to calculate P/E ratio and compare companies of different sizes.

    Indian example

    Related terms

    P/E ratioDiluted EPSNet Income

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