Continental Coal (ASX:CCCN) EPS (Basic): A$-0.01 (TTM As of Jun. 2014)


What is Continental Coal EPS (Basic)?

Continental Coal ASX:CCCN EPS (Basic) is A$-0.01 as of Jun. 2014. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Continental Coal's basic earnings per share (Basic EPS) for the six months ended in Jun. 2014 was A$-0.01. Its basic earnings per share (Basic EPS) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2014 was A$-0.01.

Continental Coal's EPS (Diluted) for the six months ended in Jun. 2014 was A$-0.01. Its EPS (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2014 was A$-0.01.

Continental Coal's EPS without NRI for the six months ended in Jun. 2014 was A$-0.01. Its EPS without NRIearnings per share without non-recurring items for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2014 was -0.02.

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Continental Coal  (ASX:CCCN) 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.

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.

Continental Coal EPS (Basic) Related Terms

Continental Coal EPS (Basic) Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Continental Coal's EPS (Basic) 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.

Continental Coal EPS (Basic) Chart

Continental Coal Annual Data
Trend Jun11 Jun12 Jun13 Jun14
EPS (Basic)
-0.05 -0.04 -0.02 -0.01

Continental Coal Semi-Annual Data
Jun11 Dec11 Jun12 Dec12 Jun13 Dec13 Jun14
EPS (Basic) Get a 7-Day Free Trial -0.04 -0.00 -0.02 -0.01 -0.01

Continental Coal 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.

Continental Coal's Basic EPS for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 2014 is calculated as

Basic EPS (A: Jun. 2014 )=(Net Income-Preferred Dividends)/Shares Outstanding (Basic Average)
=(-30.295-0)/2165.549
=-0.01

Continental Coal's Basic EPS for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2014 is calculated as

Basic EPS (Q: Jun. 2014 )=(Net Income-Preferred Dividends)/Shares Outstanding (Basic Average)
=(-14.507-0)/2212.739
=-0.01

EPS (Basic) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2014 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was A$-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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about EPS (Basic) →
What does a EPS (Basic) of A$-0.01 mean?
Continental Coal (ASX:CCCN) has a EPS (Basic) of A$-0.01 as of Jun. 2014. Earnings per share (basic) equals net income divided by the standard, non-diluted average shares outstanding. View historical data on Continental Coal and its competitors.
Is Continental Coal's EPS (Basic) too high?
Continental Coal's current EPS (Basic) is A$-0.01.
How does Continental Coal's EPS (Basic) compare to competitors?
Continental Coal's EPS (Basic) of A$-0.01 can be compared against companies in the Steel 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 a Steel company?
A good EPS (Basic) depends on the Steel 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 Continental Coal and its competitors. Continental Coal's current EPS (Basic) is A$-0.01. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Continental Coal stock overvalued right now?
Continental Coal (ASX:CCCN) has a current EPS (Basic) of A$-0.01. The current EPS (Basic) is A$-0.01. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EPS (Basic) calculated?
EPS (Basic) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Continental Coal (ASX:CCCN), the current EPS (Basic) is A$-0.01 as of Jun. 2014. 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.

Continental Coal Business Description

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Continental Coal Ltd is a coal exploration and development company. It is engaged in producing, development and exploration of coal in its projects located in South Africa's coal fields. Its three main operating mines are Vlakvarkfontein, Ferreira and Penumbra mine. Its development projects include De Wittekrans development project; and exploration projects, such as Vaalbank, Leiden and Knapdaar in South Africa, as well as Kweneng and Serowe exploration projects in Botswana.