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Investors Share Price and Dividend Information. Companies also quote adjusted EPS figures to remove the effect of one-off exceptional figures from the profit figures. There is debate among investors as to whether this should be used. We use basic EPS — the purest figure. PE ratio 7. You divide the net profit by the number of shares in issue. Expressed in pence per share. Looking at whether the EPS is rising or falling over time is one of the most important indicators of whether a company is really making money for its shareholders.
Our figure is undiluted, meaning it is not adjusted for exceptional costs. EPS It helps investors identify stocks that are increasing or decreasing in profitability. A minus sign indicates negative growth. EPS growth Return on capital employed measures a company's profitability in relation to how much capital is invested in the business.
Generally, the higher the figure the better but with all these ratios it is best to compare companies from the same sector.
A high double digit figure may mean a company has an advantage over its competitors because of a unique product but an oil company, for example, will have higher capital outlay than an online retailer. Above 1 is considered healthy. A ratio of 1.
Total dividends per share Our figure includes recurring special dividends. Dividend yield 5. We use cookies when you visit our websites to give you the best experience possible and to keep things secure. We'd also like your consent to set other cookies to help us further improve our website and to tailor the marketing you see on apps and other websites you visit.
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