PRXM (Proxim Wireless) Earnings per Share (Diluted): $-7.29 (TTM As of Mar. 2010)

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What is Proxim Wireless Earnings per Share (Diluted)?

Proxim Wireless PRXM Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $-7.29 as of Mar. 2010.

Proxim Wireless's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the three months ended in Mar. 2010 was $-7.29. Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2010 was $-7.29.

Proxim Wireless's EPS (Basic) for the three months ended in Mar. 2010 was $-7.29. Its EPS (Basic) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2010 was $-7.29.

Proxim Wireless's EPS without NRI for the three months ended in Mar. 2010 was $-7.55. Its EPS without NRI for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2010 was $-7.55.


Proxim Wireless  (OTCPK:PRXM) 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.


Proxim Wireless Earnings per Share (Diluted) Related Terms


Proxim Wireless Earnings per Share (Diluted) Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Proxim Wireless'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.

Proxim Wireless Earnings per Share (Diluted) Chart

Proxim Wireless Annual Data
Trend Dec00 Dec01 Dec02 Dec03 Dec04 Dec05 Dec06 Dec07 Dec08 Dec09
Earnings per Share (Diluted)
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -51.00 -108.00 -82.00 -43.00 -32.00

Proxim Wireless Quarterly Data
Dec04 Mar05 Jun05 Sep05 Dec05 Mar06 Jun06 Sep06 Dec06 Mar07 Jun07 Sep07 Dec07 Mar08 Jun08 Sep08 Dec08 Mar09 Dec09 Mar10
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 -7.00 -7.00 -0.83 0.00 -7.29

PRXM vs OSAT, GTXO, DGDM: Earnings per Share (Diluted) Comparison

For the Communication Equipment subindustry, Proxim Wireless'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.


Proxim Wireless PE Ratio vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Proxim Wireless's PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Proxim Wireless's PE Ratio falls into.



Proxim Wireless 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.

Proxim Wireless'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)
=(-7.406-0.42)/0.235
=-33.30

Proxim Wireless's Earnings Per Share (Diluted) for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2010 is calculated as

Diluted Earnings Per Share (Q: Mar. 2010 )=(Net Income - Preferred Dividends / Shares Outstanding (Diluted Average)
=(-1.626-0)/0.235
=-6.92

Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2010 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-7.29

* 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 $-7.29 mean?
Proxim Wireless (PRXM) has a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $-7.29 as of Mar. 2010. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on Proxim Wireless and its competitors.
Is Proxim Wireless' Earnings per Share (Diluted) too high?
Proxim Wireless' current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $-7.29.
How does Proxim Wireless' Earnings per Share (Diluted) compare to OSAT and GTXO?
Proxim Wireless' Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $-7.29 can be compared against companies in the Hardware industry. The industry median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 1.20. 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 Hardware company?
The median Earnings per Share (Diluted) among Hardware companies is 1.20, based on 1,907 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 Proxim Wireless and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 1.20 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Proxim Wireless's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $-7.29. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Proxim Wireless stock overvalued right now?
Proxim Wireless (PRXM) has a current Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $-7.29. The current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $-7.29. 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 Proxim Wireless (PRXM), the current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $-7.29 as of Mar. 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.

Proxim Wireless Business Description

Address 2114 Ringwood Avenue, San Jose, CA, USA, 95131
Proxim Wireless Corp provides solutions for broadband wireless networks for enterprises, governments, and service providers. Its systems enable a variety of wireless applications, including security and surveillance, VoIP, last-mile access, enterprise LAN, and point-to-point backhaul. The company's product offerings include the Edge 1000 series of wireless broadband solutions; the Stratum series of 5 GHz and 6 GHz fixed wireless solutions for point-to-point and point-to-multipoint connectivity; ORiNOCO AP-9200R, an IP67-rated outdoor access point; ProximVision, a cloud-enabled carrier management system and WLAN controller; and Link calculator and estimator tools. Proxim serves customers through distributors, value-added resellers, system integrators, and original equipment manufacturers.