AOREF (American Overseas Group) EPS (Basic): $-3,770.00 (TTM As of Jun. 2009)


What is American Overseas Group EPS (Basic)?

American Overseas Group AOREF EPS (Basic) is $-3,770.00 as of Jun. 2009.

American Overseas Group's basic earnings per share (Basic EPS) for the three months ended in Jun. 2009 was $-170.00. Its basic earnings per share (Basic EPS) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2009 was $-3,770.00.

American Overseas Group's EPS (Diluted) for the three months ended in Jun. 2009 was $-170.00. Its EPS (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2009 was $-3,770.00.

American Overseas Group's EPS without NRI for the three months ended in Jun. 2009 was $-170.00. Its EPS without NRIearnings per share without non-recurring items for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2009 was -3,770.00.

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American Overseas Group  (OTCPK:AOREF) EPS (Basic) Explanation

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.

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Compared with Earnings per share, a company's cash flow is better indicator of the company's earnings power.

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American Overseas Group EPS (Basic) Related Terms

American Overseas Group EPS (Basic) Historical Data

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The historical data trend for American Overseas Group's EPS (Basic) can be seen below:

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* 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.

American Overseas Group EPS (Basic) Chart

American Overseas Group Annual Data
Trend Dec01 Dec02 Dec03 Dec04 Dec05 Dec06 Dec07 Dec08
EPS (Basic)
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 950.00 760.00 1,530.00 -5,290.00 -5,850.00

American Overseas Group Quarterly Data
Dec03 Dec04 Mar05 Jun05 Sep05 Dec05 Mar06 Jun06 Sep06 Dec06 Mar07 Jun07 Sep07 Dec07 Mar08 Jun08 Sep08 Dec08 Mar09 Jun09
EPS (Basic) 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 4,630.00 -1,480.00 -2,050.00 -70.00 -170.00

American Overseas Group EPS (Basic) Calculation

EPS (Basic) is a rough measurement of the amount of a company's profit that can be allocated to one share of its stock. Basic earnings per share (EPS) do not factor in the dilutive effects on convertible securities.

American Overseas Group's Basic EPS for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2008 is calculated as

Basic EPS (A: Dec. 2008 )=(Net Income-Preferred Dividends)/Shares Outstanding (Basic Average)
=(-159.459-0)/0.027
=-5,905.89

American Overseas Group's Basic EPS for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2009 is calculated as

Basic EPS (Q: Jun. 2009 )=(Net Income-Preferred Dividends)/Shares Outstanding (Basic Average)
=(-4.568-0)/0.027
=-169.19

EPS (Basic) 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 $-3,770.00

* 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.

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What does a EPS (Basic) of $-3,770.00 mean?
American Overseas Group (AOREF) has a EPS (Basic) of $-3,770.00 as of Jun. 2009. Earnings per share (basic) equals net income divided by the standard, non-diluted average shares outstanding. View historical data on American Overseas Group and its competitors.
Is American Overseas Group's EPS (Basic) too high?
American Overseas Group's current EPS (Basic) is $-3,770.00.
How does American Overseas Group's EPS (Basic) compare to OXBR and BCRH?
American Overseas Group's EPS (Basic) of $-3,770.00 can be compared against companies in the Insurance industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EPS (Basic) for an Insurance company?
A good EPS (Basic) depends on the Insurance industry context. However, EPS (Basic) 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 EPS (Basic) mean?
A high EPS (Basic) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Earnings per share (basic) equals net income divided by the standard, non-diluted average shares outstanding. View historical data on American Overseas Group and its competitors. American Overseas Group's current EPS (Basic) is $-3,770.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is American Overseas Group stock overvalued right now?
American Overseas Group (AOREF) has a current EPS (Basic) of $-3,770.00. The current EPS (Basic) is $-3,770.00. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EPS (Basic) calculated?
EPS (Basic) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For American Overseas Group (AOREF), the current EPS (Basic) is $-3,770.00 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.

American Overseas Group Business Description

Address Cumberland House 6th Floor 1 Victoria Street, Hamilton, BMU, HM 11
American Overseas Group Ltd is a provider of insurance services. Its business consists of U.S.-based property and casualty insurance companies that provide non-standard auto insurance through specialty managing general agents; A Barbados domiciled affiliate reinsurance company that assumes and reinsures a small portion of the U.S. sourced nonstandard auto business; and U.S based management services company. The company is organized into two operating segments: property/casualty insurance/reinsurance and corporate/other.