SOFO (Sonic Foundry) E10: $-1.07 (As of Sep. 2023)

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What is Sonic Foundry E10?

Sonic Foundry SOFO 12 E10 is $-1.07 as of Sep. 2023. GuruFocus rates SOFO with a GF Score™ of 12/100.

E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller P/E calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years.

Sonic Foundry's adjusted earnings per share data for the three months ended in Sep. 2023 was $-0.310. Add all the adjusted EPS for the past 10 years together and divide 10 will get our e10, which is $-1.07 for the trailing ten years ended in Sep. 2023.

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 E10 growth rate using E10 data.

As of today (2026-09-13), Sonic Foundry's current stock price is $0.0001. Sonic Foundry's E10 for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2023 was $-1.07. Sonic Foundry's Shiller PE Ratio of today is .


Sonic Foundry  (OTCPK:SOFO) E10 Explanation

If a company grows much fast than inflation, E10 may underestimate the company's earnings power. Shiller PE Ratio can seem to be too high even the actual P/E is low.

For the Shiller P/E, the earnings of the past 10 years are inflation-adjusted and averaged. The result is used for P/E calculation. Since it looks at the average over the last 10 years, the Shiller P/E is also called PE10.

The Shiller P/E was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The same calculation is applied here to individual companies.


Be Aware

Shiller PE Ratio works better for cyclical companies. It gives you a better idea on the company's real earnings power.


Sonic Foundry E10 Related Terms


Sonic Foundry E10 Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Sonic Foundry's E10 can be seen below:

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Sonic Foundry E10 Chart

Sonic Foundry Annual Data
Trend Sep14 Sep15 Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23
E10
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -0.75 -0.76 -0.76 -0.90 -1.07

Sonic Foundry Quarterly Data
Dec18 Mar19 Jun19 Sep19 Dec19 Mar20 Jun20 Sep20 Dec20 Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23
E10 Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -0.90 -0.93 -0.97 -1.05 -1.07

SOFO vs EBIXQ, WOWI, DUUO: E10 Comparison

For the Software - Application subindustry, Sonic Foundry's Shiller PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Shiller PE 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.


Sonic Foundry Shiller PE Ratio vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, Sonic Foundry's Shiller PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Sonic Foundry's Shiller PE Ratio falls into.


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Sonic Foundry E10 Calculation

E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller P/E calculation. When we calculate the today's Shiller P/E ratio of a stock, we use today's price divided by E10.

What is E10? How do we calculate E10?

E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years. Let's use an example to explain.

If we want to calculate the E10 of Wal-Mart (WMT) for Dec. 31, 2010, we need to have the inflation data and the earnings from 2001 through 2010.

We adjusted the earnings of 2001 earnings data with the total inflation from 2001 through 2010 to the equivalent earnings in 2010. If the total inflation from 2001 to 2010 is 40%, and Wal-Mart earned $1 a share in 2001, then the 2001's equivalent earnings in 2010 is $1.4 a share. If Wal-Mart earns $1 again in 2002, and the total inflation from 2002 through 2010 is 35%, then the equivalent 2002 earnings in 2010 is $1.35. So on and so forth, you get the equivalent earnings of past 10 years. Then you add them together and divided the sum by 10 to get E10.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

For example, Sonic Foundry's adjusted earnings per share data for the three months ended in Sep. 2023 was:

Adj_EPS= Earnings per Share (Diluted) /CPI of Sep. 2023 (Change)*Current CPI (Sep. 2023)
=-0.31/307.7890*307.7890
=-0.310

Current CPI (Sep. 2023) = 307.7890.

Sonic Foundry Quarterly Data

per share eps CPI Adj_EPS
201312 -0.170 233.049 -0.225
201403 -0.210 236.293 -0.274
201406 0.010 238.343 0.013
201409 -0.310 238.031 -0.401
201412 -0.240 234.812 -0.315
201503 -0.310 236.119 -0.404
201506 -0.210 238.638 -0.271
201509 -0.280 237.945 -0.362
201512 -0.280 236.525 -0.364
201603 -0.160 238.132 -0.207
201606 -0.130 241.018 -0.166
201609 -0.190 241.428 -0.242
201612 -0.340 241.432 -0.433
201703 -0.330 243.801 -0.417
201706 -0.130 244.955 -0.163
201709 -0.370 246.819 -0.461
201712 0.060 246.524 0.075
201803 -0.340 249.554 -0.419
201806 -0.230 251.989 -0.281
201809 -2.010 252.439 -2.451
201812 -0.360 251.233 -0.441
201903 -0.290 254.202 -0.351
201906 -0.030 256.143 -0.036
201909 -0.030 256.759 -0.036
201912 -0.120 256.974 -0.144
202003 0.010 258.115 0.012
202006 0.010 257.797 0.012
202009 0.050 260.280 0.059
202012 0.080 260.474 0.095
202103 0.030 264.877 0.035
202106 0.310 271.696 0.351
202109 -0.060 274.310 -0.067
202112 -0.170 278.802 -0.188
202203 -0.150 287.504 -0.161
202206 -0.140 296.311 -0.145
202209 -0.250 296.808 -0.259
202212 -0.380 296.797 -0.394
202303 -0.280 301.836 -0.286
202306 -0.650 305.109 -0.656
202309 -0.310 307.789 -0.310

Add all the adjusted EPS together and divide 10 will get our e10.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about E10 →
What does a E10 of $-1.07 mean?
Sonic Foundry (SOFO) has a E10 of $-1.07 as of Sep. 2023. E10 represents the company's inflation-adjusted earnings per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Sonic Foundry and its competitors.
Is Sonic Foundry's E10 too high?
Sonic Foundry's current E10 is $-1.07. Overall, Sonic Foundry has a GF Score™ of 12/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sonic Foundry's E10 compare to EBIXQ and WOWI?
Sonic Foundry's E10 of $-1.07 can be compared against companies in the Software industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good E10 for a Software company?
A good E10 depends on the Software industry context. However, E10 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 E10 mean?
A high E10 can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. E10 represents the company's inflation-adjusted earnings per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Sonic Foundry and its competitors. Sonic Foundry's current E10 is $-1.07. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sonic Foundry stock overvalued right now?
Sonic Foundry (SOFO) has a current E10 of $-1.07. The current E10 is $-1.07. Sonic Foundry's overall GF Score™ is 12/100. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is E10 calculated?
E10 is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Sonic Foundry (SOFO), the current E10 is $-1.07 as of Sep. 2023. 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.

Sonic Foundry Business Description

Address 222 W. Washington Avenue, Madison, WI, USA, 53703
Sonic Foundry Inc is engaged in the business of providing video enterprise solutions and services for the digital-first, distance learning, and corporate communications market. It offers video capture, management, and streaming solutions as well as virtual and hybrid events in education, business, and government. Sonic Foundry's family of brands includes Mediasite, Video Solutions, Vidable and Global Learning Exchange. The company also offers video solutions, including Mediasite Video Platform, Mediasite Video Cloud, Mediasite Capture Solutions, Mediasite Events, Mediasite Services, and Mediasite Customer Care. The company has a geographical presence in the United States, Europe, and the Middle East, Asia, and other places.
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