VCYE (Velocity Energy) Earnings per Share (Diluted): $-0.44 (TTM As of Jun. 2009)

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What is Velocity Energy Earnings per Share (Diluted)?

Velocity Energy VCYE Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $-0.44 as of Jun. 2009.

Velocity Energy's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the three months ended in Jun. 2009 was $-0.08. Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2009 was $-0.44.

Velocity Energy's EPS (Basic) for the three months ended in Jun. 2009 was $-0.08. Its EPS (Basic) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2009 was $-0.44.

Velocity Energy's EPS without NRI for the three months ended in Jun. 2009 was $-0.08. Its EPS without NRI for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2009 was $-0.32.

Velocity Energy  (OTCPK:VCYE) 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.

Velocity Energy Earnings per Share (Diluted) Related Terms

Velocity Energy Earnings per Share (Diluted) Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Velocity Energy'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.

Velocity Energy Earnings per Share (Diluted) Chart

Velocity Energy Annual Data
Trend Dec05 Dec06 Dec07 Dec08
Earnings per Share (Diluted)
-0.60 -0.30 -0.02 -0.24

Velocity Energy Quarterly Data
Dec05 Mar06 Jun06 Sep06 Dec06 Mar07 Jun07 Sep07 Dec07 Mar08 Jun08 Sep08 Dec08 Mar09 Jun09
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 -0.00 -0.04 -0.15 -0.17 -0.08

VCYE vs TGC, EVEPQ, BBLS: Earnings per Share (Diluted) Comparison

For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, Velocity Energy'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.

Velocity Energy PE Ratio vs Oil & Gas Industry

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

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


Velocity Energy 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.

Velocity Energy's Earnings Per Share (Diluted) for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2008 is calculated as

Diluted Earnings Per Share (A: Dec. 2008 ) = (Net Income - Preferred Dividends) / Shares Outstanding (Diluted Average)
=(-6.302-0)/26.267
=-0.24

Velocity Energy's Earnings Per Share (Diluted) for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2009 is calculated as

Diluted Earnings Per Share (Q: Jun. 2009 )=(Net Income - Preferred Dividends / Shares Outstanding (Diluted Average)
=(-2.166-0)/26.267
=-0.08

Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2009 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-0.44

* 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 $-0.44 mean?
Velocity Energy (VCYE) has a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $-0.44 as of Jun. 2009. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on Velocity Energy and its competitors.
Is Velocity Energy's Earnings per Share (Diluted) too high?
Velocity Energy's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $-0.44.
How does Velocity Energy's Earnings per Share (Diluted) compare to TGC and EVEPQ?
Velocity Energy's Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $-0.44 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 Velocity Energy and its competitors. Velocity Energy's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $-0.44. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Velocity Energy stock overvalued right now?
Velocity Energy (VCYE) has a current Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $-0.44. The current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $-0.44. 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 Velocity Energy (VCYE), the current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $-0.44 as of Jun. 2009. 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.

Velocity Energy Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Address 523 North Sam Houston Parkway East, Suite 175, Houston, TX, USA, 77060
Velocity Energy Inc is an oil and gas exploration and production company. It is engaged in the acquisition, development, exploration and production of natural gas and oil.