SOFT (SofTech) Earnings per Share (Diluted): $2.37 (TTM As of Nov. 2016)

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What is SofTech Earnings per Share (Diluted)?

SofTech SOFT +100.00% Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $2.37 as of Nov. 2016.

SofTech's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the three months ended in Nov. 2016 was $3.10. Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Nov. 2016 was $2.37.

SofTech's EPS (Basic) for the three months ended in Nov. 2016 was $3.10. Its EPS (Basic) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Nov. 2016 was $2.37.

SofTech's EPS without NRI for the three months ended in Nov. 2016 was $3.11. Its EPS without NRI for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Nov. 2016 was $0.31.


SofTech  (OTCPK:SOFT) 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.


SofTech Earnings per Share (Diluted) Related Terms


SofTech Earnings per Share (Diluted) Historical Data

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The historical data trend for SofTech'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.

SofTech Earnings per Share (Diluted) Chart

SofTech Annual Data
Trend May06 May07 May08 May09 May11 May12 May13 May14 May15 May16
Earnings per Share (Diluted)
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SofTech Quarterly Data
Feb12 May12 Aug12 Nov12 Feb13 May13 Aug13 Nov13 Feb14 May14 Aug14 Nov14 Feb15 May15 Aug15 Nov15 Feb16 May16 Aug16 Nov16
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 -0.02 -0.34 -0.23 -0.20 3.10

SOFT vs RETC, AGGG, LAAB: Earnings per Share (Diluted) Comparison

For the Software - Application subindustry, SofTech'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.


SofTech PE Ratio vs Software Industry

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

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



SofTech 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.

SofTech's Earnings Per Share (Diluted) for the fiscal year that ended in May. 2016 is calculated as

Diluted Earnings Per Share (A: May. 2016 ) = (Net Income - Preferred Dividends) / Shares Outstanding (Diluted Average)
=(-0.673-0)/0.902529
=-0.75

SofTech's Earnings Per Share (Diluted) for the quarter that ended in Nov. 2016 is calculated as

Diluted Earnings Per Share (Q: Nov. 2016 )=(Net Income - Preferred Dividends / Shares Outstanding (Diluted Average)
=(2.576-0)/0.830736
=3.10

Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Nov. 2016 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $2.37

* 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 $2.37 mean?
SofTech (SOFT) has a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $2.37 as of Nov. 2016. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on SofTech and its competitors.
Is SofTech's Earnings per Share (Diluted) too high?
SofTech's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $2.37. The Software industry median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 12.40. SofTech's value of $2.37 is 80.9% below this industry median.
How does SofTech's Earnings per Share (Diluted) compare to RETC and AGGG?
SofTech's Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $2.37 can be compared against companies in the Software industry. The industry median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 12.40. SofTech's value of $2.37 is 80.9% 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 Software company?
The median Earnings per Share (Diluted) among Software companies is 12.40, based on 2,064 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. SofTech's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $2.37 is 80.9% 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 SofTech 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. SofTech's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $2.37. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is SofTech stock overvalued right now?
SofTech (SOFT) has a current Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $2.37. The current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $2.37 and 80.9% below the Software industry median of 12.40. 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 SofTech (SOFT), the current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $2.37 as of Nov. 2016. 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.

SofTech Business Description

Address 650 Suffolk Street, Suite 415, Lowell, MA, USA, 01854
SofTech Inc is engaged in the development, marketing, distribution and support of computer software solutions that enable companies to manage the lifecycle of their products from conception through design and manufacture, to service and disposal. The company's service offerings include consulting, training and discrete engineering services. These solutions include software technology offerings for computer-aided design, and product data management and collaboration technologies. In addition, the company offers a technology platform that allows data exchange between various third-party technology offerings known as the company's connector offering.