PGNT (Paragon Technologies) EBIT per Share: $-0.06 (TTM As of Dec. 2008)

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What is Paragon Technologies EBIT per Share?

Paragon Technologies PGNT EBIT per Share is $-0.06 as of Dec. 2008.

Paragon Technologies's EBIT per Share for the three months ended in Dec. 2008 was $0.10. Its EBIT per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2008 was $-0.06.

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

PGNT's 3-Year EBIT Growth Rate is not ranked *
in the Hardware industry.
Industry Median: 2.9
* Ranked among companies with meaningful 3-Year EBIT Growth Rate only.

Paragon Technologies's EBIT for the three months ended in Dec. 2008 was $0.20 Mil.

Paragon Technologies  (OTCPK:PGNT) 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.

Paragon Technologies EBIT per Share Related Terms

Paragon Technologies EBIT per Share Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Paragon Technologies'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.

Paragon Technologies EBIT per Share Chart

Paragon Technologies Annual Data
Trend Feb99 Dec00 Dec01 Dec02 Dec03 Dec04 Dec05 Dec06 Dec07 Dec08
EBIT per Share
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Paragon Technologies Quarterly Data
Mar04 Jun04 Sep04 Dec04 Mar05 Jun05 Sep05 Dec05 Mar06 Jun06 Sep06 Dec06 Mar07 Jun07 Sep07 Dec07 Mar08 Jun08 Sep08 Dec08
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Paragon Technologies 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.

Paragon Technologies's EBIT per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2008 is calculated as

EBIT per Share(A: Dec. 2008 )
=EBIT/Shares Outstanding (Diluted Average)
=-0.233/2.466
=-0.09

Paragon Technologies's EBIT per Share for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2008 is calculated as

EBIT per Share(Q: Dec. 2008 )
=EBIT/Shares Outstanding (Diluted Average)
=0.202/1.950
=0.10

EBIT per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2008 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-0.06

* 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 $-0.06 mean?
Paragon Technologies (PGNT) has a EBIT per Share of $-0.06 as of Dec. 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 Paragon Technologies and its competitors.
Is Paragon Technologies' EBIT per Share too high?
Paragon Technologies' current EBIT per Share is $-0.06.
How does Paragon Technologies' EBIT per Share compare to AMMX and ARTW?
Paragon Technologies' EBIT per Share of $-0.06 can be compared against companies in the Hardware industry. The industry median EBIT per Share is 2.90. 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 Hardware company?
The median EBIT per Share among Hardware companies is 2.90, based on 1,961 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 Paragon Technologies and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median EBIT per Share is 2.90 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Paragon Technologies's current EBIT per Share is $-0.06. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Paragon Technologies stock overvalued right now?
Paragon Technologies (PGNT) has a current EBIT per Share of $-0.06. The current EBIT per Share is $-0.06. 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 Paragon Technologies (PGNT), the current EBIT per Share is $-0.06 as of Dec. 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.

Paragon Technologies Business Description

Address 101 Larry Holmes Drive, Suite 500, Easton, PA, USA, 18042
Paragon Technologies Inc is a diversified holding company composed of three business segments: Automation, Distribution, and Real Estate. In addition, it may also invest its cash balance in marketable securities. The company generates a majority of its revenue from the Distribution segment, in which it distributes servers, workstations, storage, networking, high-end printers, high-end audio visual and power protection systems, notebook computers, desktop computers, printers, projectors, gaming, and accessories. Under this segment, it also sells consumer electronics and home appliances and provides services such as managed services, printing, electronic documents management, electronic invoicing, and high-capacity storage solutions to businesses.