VPER (Viper Networks) Earnings per Share (Diluted): $-0.01 (TTM As of Sep. 2006)

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What is Viper Networks Earnings per Share (Diluted)?

Viper Networks VPER -16.67% Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $-0.01 as of Sep. 2006.

Viper Networks's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the three months ended in Sep. 2006 was $0.00. Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Sep. 2006 was $-0.01.

Viper Networks's EPS (Basic) for the three months ended in Sep. 2006 was $0.00. Its EPS (Basic) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Sep. 2006 was $-0.01.

Viper Networks's EPS without NRI for the three months ended in Sep. 2006 was $0.00. Its EPS without NRI for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Sep. 2006 was $-0.02.


Viper Networks  (OTCPK:VPER) 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.


Viper Networks Earnings per Share (Diluted) Related Terms


Viper Networks Earnings per Share (Diluted) Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Viper Networks'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.

Viper Networks Earnings per Share (Diluted) Chart

Viper Networks Annual Data
Trend Dec01 Dec03 Dec04 Dec05
Earnings per Share (Diluted)
-0.08 -0.06 -0.08 -0.01

Viper Networks Quarterly Data
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VPER vs MFCO, ELED, AGNU: Earnings per Share (Diluted) Comparison

For the Telecom Services subindustry, Viper Networks'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.


Viper Networks PE Ratio vs Telecommunication Services Industry

For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Viper Networks's PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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



Viper Networks 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.

Viper Networks's Earnings Per Share (Diluted) for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2005 is calculated as

Diluted Earnings Per Share (A: Dec. 2005 ) = (Net Income - Preferred Dividends) / Shares Outstanding (Diluted Average)
=(-1.93-0)/130.766
=-0.01

Viper Networks's Earnings Per Share (Diluted) for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2006 is calculated as

Diluted Earnings Per Share (Q: Sep. 2006 )=(Net Income - Preferred Dividends / Shares Outstanding (Diluted Average)
=(-0.632-0)/255.320
=-0.00

Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Sep. 2006 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-0.01

* 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 $-0.01 mean?
Viper Networks (VPER) has a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $-0.01 as of Sep. 2006. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on Viper Networks and its competitors.
Is Viper Networks' Earnings per Share (Diluted) too high?
Viper Networks' current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $-0.01.
How does Viper Networks' Earnings per Share (Diluted) compare to MFCO and ELED?
Viper Networks' Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $-0.01 can be compared against companies in the Telecommunication Services industry. The industry median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 7.25. 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 Telecommunication Services company?
The median Earnings per Share (Diluted) among Telecommunication Services companies is 7.25, based on 278 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 Viper Networks and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 7.25 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Viper Networks's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $-0.01. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Viper Networks stock overvalued right now?
Viper Networks (VPER) has a current Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $-0.01. The current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $-0.01. 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 Viper Networks (VPER), the current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $-0.01 as of Sep. 2006. 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.

Viper Networks Business Description

Address 200 East Big Beaver, Troy, MI, USA, 48083
Viper Networks Inc, along with its subsidiaries, operates in the energy and telecommunications sectors. The group services five market segments: Over-the-Top (OTT) services, fixed wireless access services, mobility, smart city technology, and renewable energy generation in a single platform that can be deployed in challenging markets globally. The OTT services offered by the group include wholesale voice, wholesale messaging, wholesale roaming, and hosting technology. Additionally, it offers fixed wireless services in certain markets in the United States, mobility services, smart city services, and is also involved in renewable energy generation.