Earnings Per Share (EPS)

Definition

Net income per share of common stock outstanding. Formula: (Net Income − Preferred Dividends) ÷ Weighted-Average Common Shares. A key profitability metric for investors.

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Profitability Ratios

Ratios measuring how well a company generates profit: profit margin, ROA, ROE, gross margin ratio.

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