FRTN (Fortran) EBIT per Share: $-3.41 (TTM As of Jun. 2008)


What is Fortran EBIT per Share?

Fortran FRTN EBIT per Share is $-3.41 as of Jun. 2008.

Fortran's EBIT per Share for the three months ended in Jun. 2008 was $-1.46. Its EBIT per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2008 was $-3.41.

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The historical rank and industry rank for Fortran's EBIT per Share or its related term are showing as below:

FRTN's 3-Year EBIT Growth Rate is not ranked *
in the Telecommunication Services industry.
Industry Median: 7
* Ranked among companies with meaningful 3-Year EBIT Growth Rate only.

Fortran's EBIT for the three months ended in Jun. 2008 was $-0.40 Mil.

Fortran  (OTCPK:FRTN) EBIT per Share Explanation

EBIT is a company's earnings before interest and tax expenses are deducted. It measures a company's profit generates from operating, ignoring tax burden and capital structure. As the tax expense are not deducted, EBIT is helpful when comparing companies in the same industry but with different tax situations. Also, the interest expense are included in EBIT, making it useful to compare companies that have high interest expenses due to large amount of debt.

Fortran EBIT per Share Related Terms

Fortran EBIT per Share Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Fortran's EBIT per Share 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.

Fortran EBIT per Share Chart

Fortran Annual Data
Trend Dec98 Dec99 Dec00 Dec01 Dec02 Dec03 Dec04 Dec05 Dec06 Dec07
EBIT per Share
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -7.66 -7.00 -6.97 -6.87 -6.80

Fortran Quarterly Data
Sep03 Dec03 Mar04 Jun04 Sep04 Dec04 Mar05 Jun05 Sep05 Dec05 Mar06 Jun06 Sep06 Dec06 Mar07 Jun07 Sep07 Dec07 Mar08 Jun08
EBIT per Share 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 -3.03 -0.45 -0.72 -0.79 -1.46

Fortran EBIT per Share Calculation

EBIT per Share is the amount of Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT) per outstanding share of the company's stock.

Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT) is what the company earns before it expenses interest and taxes.

Fortran's EBIT per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2007 is calculated as

EBIT per Share(A: Dec. 2007 )
=EBIT/Shares Outstanding (Diluted Average)
=-1.864/0.274
=-6.80

Fortran's EBIT per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2008 is calculated as

EBIT per Share(Q: Jun. 2008 )
=EBIT/Shares Outstanding (Diluted Average)
=-0.399/0.274
=-1.46

EBIT per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2008 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-3.41

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about EBIT per Share →
What does a EBIT per Share of $-3.41 mean?
Fortran (FRTN) has a EBIT per Share of $-3.41 as of Jun. 2008. EBIT per Share is the amount of Earnings Before Interest and Taxes per outstanding share of the company's stock. View historical data on Fortran and its competitors.
Is Fortran's EBIT per Share too high?
Fortran's current EBIT per Share is $-3.41.
How does Fortran's EBIT per Share compare to FULO and TWER?
Fortran's EBIT per Share of $-3.41 can be compared against companies in the Telecommunication Services industry. The industry median EBIT per Share is 7.00. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EBIT per Share for a Telecommunication Services company?
The median EBIT per Share among Telecommunication Services companies is 7.00, based on 289 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EBIT per Share significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EBIT per Share 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 EBIT per Share mean?
A high EBIT per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EBIT per Share is the amount of Earnings Before Interest and Taxes per outstanding share of the company's stock. View historical data on Fortran and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median EBIT per Share is 7.00 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Fortran's current EBIT per Share is $-3.41. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Fortran stock overvalued right now?
Fortran (FRTN) has a current EBIT per Share of $-3.41. The current EBIT per Share is $-3.41. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EBIT per Share calculated?
EBIT per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Fortran (FRTN), the current EBIT per Share is $-3.41 as of Jun. 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.

Fortran Business Description

Address 324 US 70 S.W, Hickory, NC, USA, 28602
Fortran Corp is engaged in the sales, installation, and service of telecommunication systems in North Carolina, South Carolina, and Florida. It generates revenue through designing, sourcing, implementing, and maintaining complex telecommunications solutions. The company is focused on converting the historical and traditional Telecom business model to a Telecom-As-A-Service (TaaS) and is comprised of engineering and design, network services, technical certifications, regional sales teams, remote monitoring, on-site service, dedicated sales, and support.