CHNGQ (China Natural Gas) EPS (Basic): $0.65 (TTM As of Sep. 2013)

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What is China Natural Gas EPS (Basic)?

China Natural Gas CHNGQ -95.00% EPS (Basic) is $0.65 as of Sep. 2013.

China Natural Gas's basic earnings per share (Basic EPS) for the three months ended in Sep. 2013 was $0.03. Its basic earnings per share (Basic EPS) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Sep. 2013 was $0.65.

China Natural Gas's EPS (Diluted) for the three months ended in Sep. 2013 was $0.03. Its EPS (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Sep. 2013 was $0.65.

China Natural Gas's EPS without NRI for the three months ended in Sep. 2013 was $0.03. Its EPS without NRIearnings per share without non-recurring items for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Sep. 2013 was 0.66.

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China Natural Gas  (OTCPK:CHNGQ) 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.

Be Aware

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.

China Natural Gas EPS (Basic) Related Terms

China Natural Gas EPS (Basic) Historical Data

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The historical data trend for China Natural Gas'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.

China Natural Gas EPS (Basic) Chart

China Natural Gas Annual Data
Trend Jul03 Jul04 Jul05 Dec06 Dec07 Dec08 Dec09 Dec10 Dec11 Dec12
EPS (Basic)
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.04 1.13 0.81 0.71 0.52

China Natural Gas Quarterly Data
Dec08 Mar09 Jun09 Sep09 Dec09 Mar10 Jun10 Sep10 Dec10 Mar11 Jun11 Sep11 Dec11 Mar12 Jun12 Sep12 Dec12 Mar13 Jun13 Sep13
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 -0.07 0.25 0.22 0.15 0.03

China Natural Gas 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.

China Natural Gas's Basic EPS for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2012 is calculated as

Basic EPS (A: Dec. 2012 )=(Net Income-Preferred Dividends)/Shares Outstanding (Basic Average)
=(11.201-0)/21.459
=0.52

China Natural Gas's Basic EPS for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2013 is calculated as

Basic EPS (Q: Sep. 2013 )=(Net Income-Preferred Dividends)/Shares Outstanding (Basic Average)
=(0.714-0)/21.459
=0.03

EPS (Basic) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Sep. 2013 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $0.65

* 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 $0.65 mean?
China Natural Gas (CHNGQ) has a EPS (Basic) of $0.65 as of Sep. 2013. Earnings per share (basic) equals net income divided by the standard, non-diluted average shares outstanding. View historical data on China Natural Gas and its competitors.
Is China Natural Gas' EPS (Basic) too high?
China Natural Gas' current EPS (Basic) is $0.65.
How does China Natural Gas' EPS (Basic) compare to SXEEQ and CNIG?
China Natural Gas' EPS (Basic) of $0.65 can be compared against companies in the Utilities - Regulated 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 Utilities - Regulated company?
A good EPS (Basic) depends on the Utilities - Regulated 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 China Natural Gas and its competitors. China Natural Gas's current EPS (Basic) is $0.65. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Natural Gas stock overvalued right now?
China Natural Gas (CHNGQ) has a current EPS (Basic) of $0.65. The current EPS (Basic) is $0.65. 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 China Natural Gas (CHNGQ), the current EPS (Basic) is $0.65 as of Sep. 2013. 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.

China Natural Gas Business Description

Address 35 Tang Yan Road, 19th Floor Building B, Van Metropolis, Hi-Tech Zone, Shaanxi Province, Xian, CHN, 710065
China Natural Gas Inc through its subsidiaries engages in sales & distribution of natural gas and gasoline to commercial, industrial & residential customers, construction of pipeline networks, installation of natural gas fittings & parts for end-users.