KOSK (Metawells Oil & Gas) Earnings per Share (Diluted): $-4,107.49 (TTM As of Sep. 2010)

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What is Metawells Oil & Gas Earnings per Share (Diluted)?

Metawells Oil & Gas KOSK +58.82% Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $-4,107.49 as of Sep. 2010.

Metawells Oil & Gas's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the three months ended in Sep. 2010 was $-26.00. Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Sep. 2010 was $-4,107.49.

Metawells Oil & Gas's EPS (Basic) for the three months ended in Sep. 2010 was $-26.00. Its EPS (Basic) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Sep. 2010 was $-4,107.49.

Metawells Oil & Gas's EPS without NRI for the three months ended in Sep. 2010 was $-26.00. Its EPS without NRI for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Sep. 2010 was $-4,107.49.

Metawells Oil & Gas  (OTCPK:KOSK) 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.

Metawells Oil & Gas Earnings per Share (Diluted) Related Terms

Metawells Oil & Gas Earnings per Share (Diluted) Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Metawells Oil & Gas'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.

Metawells Oil & Gas Earnings per Share (Diluted) Chart

Metawells Oil & Gas Annual Data
Trend Dec07 Dec08 Dec09
Earnings per Share (Diluted)
-23,129.86 -3,970.28 -2,212.47

Metawells Oil & Gas Quarterly Data
Mar06 Jun06 Mar07 Jun07 Dec07 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 -100.00 -2,017.67 -1,963.82 -100.00 -26.00

KOSK vs ABVN, SPEX: Earnings per Share (Diluted) Comparison

For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, Metawells Oil & Gas'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.

Metawells Oil & Gas PE Ratio vs Oil & Gas Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Metawells Oil & Gas's PE Ratio falls into.


Metawells Oil & Gas 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.

Metawells Oil & Gas's Earnings Per Share (Diluted) for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2009 is calculated as

Diluted Earnings Per Share (A: Dec. 2009 ) = (Net Income - Preferred Dividends) / Shares Outstanding (Diluted Average)
=(-0.095-0)/0
=

Metawells Oil & Gas'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)
=(-0.07-0)/0.003
=-23.33

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 $-4,107.49

* 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 $-4,107.49 mean?
Metawells Oil & Gas (KOSK) has a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $-4,107.49 as of Sep. 2010. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on Metawells Oil & Gas and its competitors.
Is Metawells Oil & Gas' Earnings per Share (Diluted) too high?
Metawells Oil & Gas' current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $-4,107.49.
How does Metawells Oil & Gas' Earnings per Share (Diluted) compare to ABVN and SPEX?
Metawells Oil & Gas' Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $-4,107.49 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 Earnings per Share (Diluted) for an Oil & Gas company?
A good Earnings per Share (Diluted) depends on the Oil & Gas industry context. 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 Metawells Oil & Gas and its competitors. Metawells Oil & Gas's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $-4,107.49. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Metawells Oil & Gas stock overvalued right now?
Metawells Oil & Gas (KOSK) has a current Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $-4,107.49. The current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $-4,107.49. 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 Metawells Oil & Gas (KOSK), the current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $-4,107.49 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.

Metawells Oil & Gas Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Address 600 Mamaroneck Avenue, Harrison, NY, USA, 10528
Metawells Oil & Gas Inc is a holding company engaged in two sectors: energy and technology. Its goal is to provide high-quality oil and gas services to its clients while minimizing environmental impact and promoting safety. The group focused on the multi-zone development and Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR) of extreme shallow medium gravity oil.