PAEGF (Peace Arch Entertainment Group) Earnings per Share (Diluted): $-0.40 (TTM As of May. 2008)

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What is Peace Arch Entertainment Group Earnings per Share (Diluted)?

Peace Arch Entertainment Group PAEGF -99.90% Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $-0.40 as of May. 2008.

Peace Arch Entertainment Group's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the three months ended in May. 2008 was $-0.14. Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2008 was $-0.40.

Peace Arch Entertainment Group's EPS (Basic) for the three months ended in May. 2008 was $-0.14. Its EPS (Basic) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2008 was $-0.40.

Peace Arch Entertainment Group's EPS without NRI for the three months ended in May. 2008 was $-0.09. Its EPS without NRI for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2008 was $-0.26.


Peace Arch Entertainment Group  (OTCPK:PAEGF) 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.


Peace Arch Entertainment Group Earnings per Share (Diluted) Related Terms


Peace Arch Entertainment Group Earnings per Share (Diluted) Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Peace Arch Entertainment Group'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.

Peace Arch Entertainment Group Earnings per Share (Diluted) Chart

Peace Arch Entertainment Group Annual Data
Trend Aug98 Aug99 Aug00 Aug01 Aug02 Aug03 Aug04 Aug05 Aug06 Aug07
Earnings per Share (Diluted)
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Peace Arch Entertainment Group Quarterly Data
Aug03 Nov03 Feb04 May04 Aug04 Nov04 Feb05 May05 Aug05 Nov05 Feb06 May06 Aug06 Nov06 Feb07 May07 Aug07 Nov07 Feb08 May08
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 0.03 -0.21 -0.03 -0.02 -0.14

PAEGF vs PTSX, ASKH, CRCO: Earnings per Share (Diluted) Comparison

For the Entertainment subindustry, Peace Arch Entertainment Group'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.


Peace Arch Entertainment Group PE Ratio vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Peace Arch Entertainment Group's PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Peace Arch Entertainment Group's PE Ratio falls into.



Peace Arch Entertainment Group 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.

Peace Arch Entertainment Group's Earnings Per Share (Diluted) for the fiscal year that ended in Aug. 2007 is calculated as

Diluted Earnings Per Share (A: Aug. 2007 ) = (Net Income - Preferred Dividends) / Shares Outstanding (Diluted Average)
=(-5.373-0)/39.653
=-0.14

Peace Arch Entertainment Group's Earnings Per Share (Diluted) for the quarter that ended in May. 2008 is calculated as

Diluted Earnings Per Share (Q: May. 2008 )=(Net Income - Preferred Dividends / Shares Outstanding (Diluted Average)
=(-6.612-0)/47.190
=-0.14

Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2008 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-0.40

* 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 $-0.40 mean?
Peace Arch Entertainment Group (PAEGF) has a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $-0.40 as of May. 2008. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on Peace Arch Entertainment Group and its competitors.
Is Peace Arch Entertainment Group's Earnings per Share (Diluted) too high?
Peace Arch Entertainment Group's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $-0.40.
How does Peace Arch Entertainment Group's Earnings per Share (Diluted) compare to PTSX and ASKH?
Peace Arch Entertainment Group's Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $-0.40 can be compared against companies in the Media - Diversified industry. The industry median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 3.60. 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median Earnings per Share (Diluted) among Media - Diversified companies is 3.60, based on 711 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 Peace Arch Entertainment Group and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 3.60 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Peace Arch Entertainment Group's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $-0.40. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Peace Arch Entertainment Group stock overvalued right now?
Peace Arch Entertainment Group (PAEGF) has a current Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $-0.40. The current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $-0.40. 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 Peace Arch Entertainment Group (PAEGF), the current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $-0.40 as of May. 2008. 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.

Peace Arch Entertainment Group Business Description

Address 1867 Yonge Street, Suite 650, Toronto, ON, CAN, M4S 1Y5
Peace Arch Entertainment Group Inc is an integrated media company, which produces and acquires feature films, television and home entertainment content for distribution to worldwide markets.