Emperor Oil (FRA:8CV) Book Value per Share: €-0.02 (As of Jul. 2017)

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What is Emperor Oil Book Value per Share?

Emperor Oil FRA:8CV Book Value per Share is €-0.02 as of Jul. 2017. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Emperor Oil's book value per share for the quarter that ended in Jul. 2017 was €-0.02.

During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -48.10% per year. Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the book value growth rate using book value per share data.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Emperor Oil was 65.30% per year. The lowest was 0.00% per year. And the median was 4.30% per year.

Emperor Oil's current price is €0.00. Its book value per share for the quarter that ended in Jul. 2017 was €-0.02. Hence, today's PB Ratio of Emperor Oil is .


Emperor Oil  (FRA:8CV) Book Value per Share Explanation

Usually a company's book value and Tangible Book per Share may not reflect its true value. The assets may be carried on the balance sheets at the original cost minus depreciation. This may underestimate the true economic values of the assets. It also may over-estimate their true economic value because the assets can become obsolete.

For financial companies such as banks and insurance companies, their assets may be reported in current market value of the assets owned. Book values of financial companies are more accurate indicator of the economic value of the company.


Emperor Oil Book Value per Share Related Terms


Emperor Oil Book Value per Share Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Emperor Oil's Book Value per Share can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Emperor Oil Book Value per Share Chart

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FRA:8CV vs AREXQ, LRDC, AEGG: Book Value per Share Comparison

For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, Emperor Oil's PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PB Ratio data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Emperor Oil PB Ratio vs Oil & Gas Industry

For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Emperor Oil's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Emperor Oil's PB Ratio falls into.



Emperor Oil Book Value per Share Calculation

Emperor Oil's Book Value Per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Jan. 2017 is calculated as:

Book Value Per Share=(Total Stockholders Equity-Preferred Stock)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(-4.13-0.00)/209.93
=-0.02

Emperor Oil's Book Value Per Share for the quarter that ended in Jul. 2017 is calculated as:

Book Value Per Share=(Total Stockholders Equity-Preferred Stock)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(-3.99-0.00)/209.93
=-0.02

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Theoretically it is what the shareholders will receive if the company is liquidated. Total Stockholders Equity is a balance sheet item and equal to Total Assets less Total Liabilities of the company.

Book value may include intangible items which may come from the company's past acquisitions. Book value less intangibles is called Tangible Book.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Book Value per Share →
What does a Book Value per Share of €-0.02 mean?
Emperor Oil (FRA:8CV) has a Book Value per Share of €-0.02 as of Jul. 2017. Book value per share gives the per-share value of a company's stockholder equity. View historical data on Emperor Oil and its competitors.
Is Emperor Oil's Book Value per Share too high?
Emperor Oil's current Book Value per Share is €-0.02.
How does Emperor Oil's Book Value per Share compare to AREXQ and LRDC?
Emperor Oil's Book Value per Share of €-0.02 can be compared against companies in the Oil & Gas industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Book Value per Share for an Oil & Gas company?
A good Book Value per Share depends on the Oil & Gas industry context. However, Book Value per Share should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Book Value per Share mean?
A high Book Value per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Book value per share gives the per-share value of a company's stockholder equity. View historical data on Emperor Oil and its competitors. Emperor Oil's current Book Value per Share is €-0.02. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Emperor Oil stock overvalued right now?
Emperor Oil (FRA:8CV) has a current Book Value per Share of €-0.02. The current Book Value per Share is €-0.02. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Book Value per Share calculated?
Book Value per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Emperor Oil (FRA:8CV), the current Book Value per Share is €-0.02 as of Jul. 2017. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Emperor Oil Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Address 2750 3rd Avenue NE, Suite 201, Calgary, AB, CAN, T2A 2L5
Emperor Oil Ltd is a Canadian based exploration and development company. Its principal business activities include the acquisition, exploration, and development of oil and gas properties. Further, it focuses on the exploration and near-term production projects in Sudan.