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Georgia Bancshares's EPS (Basic) for the
three
months ended in Sep. 2005 was $0.24.
Its EPS (Basic) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Sep. 2005 was $0.83.
Georgia Bancshares (OTCPK:GABA) 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.
Georgia Bancshares Earnings per Share (Diluted) Related Terms
Georgia Bancshares Earnings per Share (Diluted) Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Georgia Bancshares'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.
Georgia Bancshares Earnings per Share (Diluted) Chart
GABA vs BTHT, SUGR, TCNB: Earnings per Share (Diluted) Comparison
For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Georgia Bancshares'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.
Georgia Bancshares PE Ratio vs Banks Industry
For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Georgia Bancshares's PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Georgia Bancshares's PE Ratio falls into.
Georgia Bancshares 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.
Georgia Bancshares's Earnings Per Share (Diluted) for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2004 is calculated as
Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Sep. 2005 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $0.71
* 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 $0.71 mean?
Georgia Bancshares (GABA) has a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $0.71 as of Sep. 2005. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on Georgia Bancshares and its competitors.
Is Georgia Bancshares' Earnings per Share (Diluted) too high?
Georgia Bancshares' current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $0.71. The Banks industry median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 7.50. Georgia Bancshares' value of $0.71 is 90.5% below this industry median.
How does Georgia Bancshares' Earnings per Share (Diluted) compare to BTHT and SUGR?
Georgia Bancshares' Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $0.71 can be compared against companies in the Banks industry. The industry median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 7.50. Georgia Bancshares' value of $0.71 is 90.5% below this benchmark. 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 Banks company?
The median Earnings per Share (Diluted) among Banks companies is 7.50, based on 1,409 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. Georgia Bancshares's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $0.71 is 90.5% below the industry median. 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 Georgia Bancshares and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 7.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Georgia Bancshares's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $0.71. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Georgia Bancshares stock overvalued right now?
Georgia Bancshares (GABA) has a current Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $0.71. The current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $0.71 and 90.5% below the Banks industry median of 7.50. 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 Georgia Bancshares (GABA), the current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $0.71 as of Sep. 2005. 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.
Georgia Bancshares Inc is a holding company for The Bank of Georgia, which conducts a community-oriented commercial and retail banking business, focusing on the needs of individuals and small- to medium-sized businesses. It provides a variety of banking services to individuals and businesses. Its services include checking accounts, savings accounts, certificates of deposit (CDs), individual retirement accounts (IRAs) personal loans and other.
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