BONTQ (The Bon-Ton Stores) EPS (Basic): $-4.60 (TTM As of Oct. 2017)


What is The Bon-Ton Stores EPS (Basic)?

The Bon-Ton Stores BONTQ -99.00% EPS (Basic) is $-4.60 as of Oct. 2017.

The Bon-Ton Stores's basic earnings per share (Basic EPS) for the three months ended in Oct. 2017 was $-2.19. Its basic earnings per share (Basic EPS) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Oct. 2017 was $-4.60.

The Bon-Ton Stores's EPS (Diluted) for the three months ended in Oct. 2017 was $-2.19. Its EPS (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Oct. 2017 was $-4.60.

The Bon-Ton Stores's EPS without NRI for the three months ended in Oct. 2017 was $-2.19. Its EPS without NRIearnings per share without non-recurring items for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Oct. 2017 was -4.06.

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The Bon-Ton Stores  (OTCPK:BONTQ) 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.

The Bon-Ton Stores EPS (Basic) Related Terms

The Bon-Ton Stores EPS (Basic) Historical Data

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The historical data trend for The Bon-Ton Stores'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.

The Bon-Ton Stores EPS (Basic) Chart

The Bon-Ton Stores Annual Data
Trend Jan08 Jan09 Jan10 Jan11 Jan12 Jan13 Jan14 Jan15 Jan16 Jan17
EPS (Basic)
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -1.16 -0.19 -0.36 -2.90 -3.18

The Bon-Ton Stores Quarterly Data
Jan13 Apr13 Jul13 Oct13 Jan14 Apr14 Jul14 Oct14 Jan15 Apr15 Jul15 Oct15 Jan16 Apr16 Jul16 Oct16 Jan17 Apr17 Jul17 Oct17
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 -1.58 2.09 -2.86 -1.64 -2.19

The Bon-Ton Stores 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.

The Bon-Ton Stores's Basic EPS for the fiscal year that ended in Jan. 2017 is calculated as

Basic EPS (A: Jan. 2017 )=(Net Income-Preferred Dividends)/Shares Outstanding (Basic Average)
=(-63.419-0)/19.917
=-3.18

The Bon-Ton Stores's Basic EPS for the quarter that ended in Oct. 2017 is calculated as

Basic EPS (Q: Oct. 2017 )=(Net Income-Preferred Dividends)/Shares Outstanding (Basic Average)
=(-44.877-0)/20.470
=-2.19

EPS (Basic) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Oct. 2017 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-4.60

* 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 $-4.60 mean?
The Bon-Ton Stores (BONTQ) has a EPS (Basic) of $-4.60 as of Oct. 2017. Earnings per share (basic) equals net income divided by the standard, non-diluted average shares outstanding. View historical data on The Bon-Ton Stores and its competitors.
Is The Bon-Ton Stores' EPS (Basic) too high?
The Bon-Ton Stores' current EPS (Basic) is $-4.60.
How does The Bon-Ton Stores' EPS (Basic) compare to DBHSF?
The Bon-Ton Stores' EPS (Basic) of $-4.60 can be compared against companies in the Retail - Cyclical 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
A good EPS (Basic) depends on the Retail - Cyclical 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 The Bon-Ton Stores and its competitors. The Bon-Ton Stores's current EPS (Basic) is $-4.60. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is The Bon-Ton Stores stock overvalued right now?
The Bon-Ton Stores (BONTQ) has a current EPS (Basic) of $-4.60. The current EPS (Basic) is $-4.60. 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 The Bon-Ton Stores (BONTQ), the current EPS (Basic) is $-4.60 as of Oct. 2017. 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.

The Bon-Ton Stores Business Description

Address 2801 East Market Street, York, PA, USA, 17402
The Bon-Ton Stores Inc operates is a department store operator in the United States. It offers a range of brand-name fashion apparel and accessories for women, men, and children, through stores in the United States. Its nationally distributed brand assortment includes a range of labels in the apparel, accessories, footwear, cosmetics and home furnishings industries, such as Anne Klein, Calvin Klein, Carters, Chaps, Clarks, Clinique, Coach, Estee Lauder and Others.