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American Defense Systems (OTCPK:ADFS) Earnings per Share (Diluted) Explanation
Earnings Per Share (EPS) is the single most important variable used by Wall Street in determining the earnings power of a company. But investors need to be aware that Earnings per Share can be easily manipulated by adjusting depreciation and amortization rate or non-recurring items. That's why GuruFocus lists EPS without NRI, which better reflects the company's underlying performance.
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Compared with Earnings per share, a company's cash flow is better indicator of the company's earnings power.
If a company's earnings per share is less than cash flow per share over long term, investors need to be cautious and find out why.
American Defense Systems Earnings per Share (Diluted) Related Terms
American Defense Systems Earnings per Share (Diluted) Historical Data
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The historical data trend for American Defense Systems's Earnings per Share (Diluted) 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.
American Defense Systems Earnings per Share (Diluted) Chart
ADFS vs ASDN, MKRS, PSSR: Earnings per Share (Diluted) Comparison
For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, American Defense Systems's PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and 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.
American Defense Systems PE Ratio vs Aerospace & Defense Industry
For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, American Defense Systems's PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where American Defense Systems's PE Ratio falls into.
American Defense Systems Earnings per Share (Diluted) Calculation
Earnings Per Share (EPS) is the amount of earnings per outstanding share of the company's stock. In calculating earnings per share, the dividends of preferred stocks need to subtracted from the total net income first.
American Defense Systems's Earnings Per Share (Diluted) for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2011 is calculated as
Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Sep. 2012 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-0.00
* 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.
Companies also reported diluted shares in their financial reports. Diluted shares include the shares of convertibles or warrants outstanding.
What does a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $-0.00 mean?
American Defense Systems (ADFS) has a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $-0.00 as of Sep. 2012. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on American Defense Systems and its competitors.
Is American Defense Systems' Earnings per Share (Diluted) too high?
American Defense Systems' current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $-0.00.
How does American Defense Systems' Earnings per Share (Diluted) compare to ASDN and MKRS?
American Defense Systems' Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $-0.00 can be compared against companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry. The industry median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 15.70. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Earnings per Share (Diluted) for an Aerospace & Defense company?
The median Earnings per Share (Diluted) among Aerospace & Defense companies is 15.70, based on 255 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Earnings per Share (Diluted) significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Earnings per Share (Diluted) 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 Earnings per Share (Diluted) mean?
A high Earnings per Share (Diluted) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on American Defense Systems and its competitors. For the Aerospace & Defense industry, the median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 15.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. American Defense Systems's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $-0.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is American Defense Systems stock overvalued right now?
American Defense Systems (ADFS) has a current Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $-0.00. The current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $-0.00. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Earnings per Share (Diluted) calculated?
Earnings per Share (Diluted) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For American Defense Systems (ADFS), the current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $-0.00 as of Sep. 2012. 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.
American Defense Systems Inc is a defense and security products company engaged in three business areas: customized transparent and opaque armor solutions; architectural hardening and perimeter defense and tactical training products and services. It serves US government agencies, general contractors and other commercial and private entities operating in high-threat locations.
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