CNWT (Cistera Networks) Earnings per Share (Diluted): $-0.01 (TTM As of Sep. 2010)

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What is Cistera Networks Earnings per Share (Diluted)?

Cistera Networks CNWT -30.77% Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $-0.01 as of Sep. 2010.

Cistera Networks's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the three months ended in Sep. 2010 was $0.01. Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Sep. 2010 was $-0.01.

Cistera Networks's EPS (Basic) for the three months ended in Sep. 2010 was $0.01. Its EPS (Basic) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Sep. 2010 was $-0.01.

Cistera Networks's EPS without NRI for the three months ended in Sep. 2010 was $0.00. Its EPS without NRI for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Sep. 2010 was $-0.02.


Cistera Networks  (OTCPK:CNWT) 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.


Be Aware

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.


Cistera Networks Earnings per Share (Diluted) Related Terms


Cistera Networks Earnings per Share (Diluted) Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Cistera Networks'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.

Cistera Networks Earnings per Share (Diluted) Chart

Cistera Networks Annual Data
Trend Mar01 Mar02 Mar03 Mar04 Mar05 Mar06 Mar07 Mar08 Mar09 Mar10
Earnings per Share (Diluted)
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -0.72 -0.14 -0.61 -0.30 -0.02

Cistera Networks Quarterly Data
Dec05 Mar06 Jun06 Sep06 Dec06 Mar07 Jun07 Sep07 Dec07 Mar08 Jun08 Sep08 Dec08 Mar09 Jun09 Sep09 Dec09 Mar10 Jun10 Sep10
Earnings per Share (Diluted) 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 0.01 0.00 -0.02 0.00 0.01

CNWT vs INLX, VEII, FDBL: Earnings per Share (Diluted) Comparison

For the Software - Application subindustry, Cistera Networks'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.


Cistera Networks PE Ratio vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, Cistera Networks's PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Cistera Networks's PE Ratio falls into.



Cistera Networks 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.

Cistera Networks's Earnings Per Share (Diluted) for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2010 is calculated as

Diluted Earnings Per Share (A: Mar. 2010 ) = (Net Income - Preferred Dividends) / Shares Outstanding (Diluted Average)
=(-0.339-0)/17.571
=-0.02

Cistera Networks's Earnings Per Share (Diluted) for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2010 is calculated as

Diluted Earnings Per Share (Q: Sep. 2010 )=(Net Income - Preferred Dividends / Shares Outstanding (Diluted Average)
=(0.142-0)/18.665
=0.01

Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Sep. 2010 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-0.01

* 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 $-0.01 mean?
Cistera Networks (CNWT) has a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $-0.01 as of Sep. 2010. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on Cistera Networks and its competitors.
Is Cistera Networks' Earnings per Share (Diluted) too high?
Cistera Networks' current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $-0.01.
How does Cistera Networks' Earnings per Share (Diluted) compare to INLX and VEII?
Cistera Networks' Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $-0.01 can be compared against companies in the Software industry. The industry median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 12.40. 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 a Software company?
The median Earnings per Share (Diluted) among Software companies is 12.40, based on 2,063 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 Cistera Networks and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 12.40 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cistera Networks's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $-0.01. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cistera Networks stock overvalued right now?
Cistera Networks (CNWT) has a current Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $-0.01. The current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $-0.01. 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 Cistera Networks (CNWT), the current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $-0.01 as of Sep. 2010. 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.

Cistera Networks Business Description

Address 5045 Lorimar Drive, Suite 180, Plano, TX, USA, 75093 5707
Cistera Networks Inc is a provider of cloud business communications solutions. It acts as a global provider of call recording, speech analytics and business intelligence solutions via on-site server or the cloud.