One of the most important figures for a shareholder in financial statements is Earnings Per Share (EPS). Earnings per share is arrived at by dividing total profits (earnings) earned during a fiscal with the total number of equity shares outstanding.
Earnings per share is a measure of the profitability of a company. It is a measure that an investor looks at before investing.
If a company is posting continuous EPS growth year after year, it could be a sign that the company can sustain profits over time.
However, the high EPS of stock alone does not make a stock good for investing, and one of the world's richest men agrees with this.
What shall be more interesting for investors is a combination of high EPS and low price-to-earnings ratio (PE ratio).
Feb 8, 2023
The US Fed has officially said a pause in rate hikes is out of the question. India's central bank is following their footsteps.
Sep 11, 2022
After seeing the rapid growth of the Indian drone industry, the government is planning an additional outlay for the drone PLI scheme.
Aug 24, 2022
Can this FMCG stock get back its lost sparkle.
Jul 20, 2022
The Indian defence sector is experiencing accelerated growth. With government supporting homegrown industries, the future of defence stocks looks promising.
Oct 14, 2021
Follow these steps to teach your children all about the world of investing.
Sep 8, 2021
In fiscal 2021, buybacks jumped to two-year high with 61 companies buying back shares worth Rs 392.9 bn.
May 21, 2021
Base metals fall as China steps up efforts to curb soaring prices.
Apr 30, 2021
Should investors look closely at the stock of HUL post its March quarter performance?
Dec 9, 2019
Boost your trading profits with the right preparation.
Jan 6, 2018
PersonalFN explains how to check if your PAN is blocked or deactivated.
Oct 18, 2022
For PSU Bank index, the multiple breakouts and reversal signals bullish momentum.
Sep 9, 2022
Rahul Shah on what he thinks of Tata Elxsi at these price levels.
Jul 28, 2022
Why advertising budgets are the key to finding the best FMCG stocks.
Feb 24, 2022
Here are the definitive steps to select the best ELSS for your tax-saving portfolio.
Sep 28, 2021
Just like Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway, these Indian companies have not split their shares.
Jun 15, 2021
This is what you need to do to get rich in the stock market.
May 4, 2021
Varun Beverages' two-fold jump in profit came on the back of strong volume growth and demand recovery.
Sep 21, 2020
Am I expecting a big crack in the Sensex and what next?
Dec 31, 2018
If I had to choose just one word that sums up the way to make the most money in the stock market, it would have to be 'neglect'.
Aug 16, 2017
Ensure your financial Independence, and pledge to start the journey towards financial freedom today!