OAT (OATN) EBIT per Share: $-0.17 (TTM As of Feb. 2012)

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What is OAT EBIT per Share?

OAT OATN EBIT per Share is $-0.17 as of Feb. 2012.

OAT's EBIT per Share for the six months ended in Feb. 2012 was $-0.17. Its EBIT per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2012 was $-0.17.

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

OATN's 3-Year EBIT Growth Rate is not ranked *
in the Construction industry.
Industry Median: 8.8
* Ranked among companies with meaningful 3-Year EBIT Growth Rate only.

OAT's EBIT for the six months ended in Feb. 2012 was $-2.14 Mil.

OAT  (OTCPK:OATN) 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.

OAT EBIT per Share Related Terms

OAT EBIT per Share Historical Data

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The historical data trend for OAT'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.

OAT EBIT per Share Chart

OAT Annual Data
Trend Feb08 Feb09 Feb10 Feb11 Feb12
EBIT per Share
-0.00 -0.00 -0.00 -0.26 -0.17

OAT Semi-Annual Data
Feb08 Feb09 Feb10 Feb11 Feb12
EBIT per Share -0.00 -0.00 -0.00 -0.26 -0.17

OAT 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.

OAT's EBIT per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Feb. 2012 is calculated as

EBIT per Share(A: Feb. 2012 )
=EBIT/Shares Outstanding (Diluted Average)
=-2.137/12.655
=-0.17

OAT's EBIT per Share for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2012 is calculated as

EBIT per Share(Q: Feb. 2012 )
=EBIT/Shares Outstanding (Diluted Average)
=-2.137/12.655
=-0.17

For stock reported annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. EBIT per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2012 was $-0.17

* 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 $-0.17 mean?
OAT (OATN) has a EBIT per Share of $-0.17 as of Feb. 2012. EBIT per Share is the amount of Earnings Before Interest and Taxes per outstanding share of the company's stock. View historical data on OAT and its competitors.
Is OAT's EBIT per Share too high?
OAT's current EBIT per Share is $-0.17.
How does OAT's EBIT per Share compare to AEHL and ILAG?
OAT's EBIT per Share of $-0.17 can be compared against companies in the Construction industry. The industry median EBIT per Share is 8.80. 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 Construction company?
The median EBIT per Share among Construction companies is 8.80, based on 1,387 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 OAT and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median EBIT per Share is 8.80 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. OAT's current EBIT per Share is $-0.17. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is OAT stock overvalued right now?
OAT (OATN) has a current EBIT per Share of $-0.17. The current EBIT per Share is $-0.17. 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 OAT (OATN), the current EBIT per Share is $-0.17 as of Feb. 2012. 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.

OAT Business Description

Address 12106 Park Street, Cerritos, CA, USA, 90703
OAT Inc builds HVAC system package to control the usage time and temperature in each room using a computer utilizing the Direct Digital Control Program. The HVAC system is composed of Chiller, Cooling Tower, Chilled and Hot Water Pump, Hydronic Piping System.