First Nickel (FRA:MYQ) EPS (Basic): €-0.04 (TTM As of Jun. 2015)


What is First Nickel EPS (Basic)?

First Nickel FRA:MYQ EPS (Basic) is €-0.04 as of Jun. 2015. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

First Nickel's basic earnings per share (Basic EPS) for the three months ended in Jun. 2015 was €-0.01. Its basic earnings per share (Basic EPS) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2015 was €-0.04.

First Nickel's EPS (Diluted) for the three months ended in Jun. 2015 was €-0.01. Its EPS (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2015 was €-0.04.

First Nickel's EPS without NRI for the three months ended in Jun. 2015 was €-0.01. Its EPS without NRIearnings per share without non-recurring items for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2015 was -0.04.

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During the past 11 years, First Nickel's highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 71.00% per year. The lowest was 11.90% per year. And the median was 22.60% per year.

First Nickel  (FRA:MYQ) 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.

First Nickel EPS (Basic) Related Terms

First Nickel EPS (Basic) Historical Data

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The historical data trend for First Nickel'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.

First Nickel EPS (Basic) Chart

First Nickel Annual Data
Trend Dec05 Dec06 Dec07 Dec08 Dec09 Dec10 Dec11 Dec12 Dec13 Dec14
EPS (Basic)
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First Nickel Quarterly Data
Sep10 Dec10 Mar11 Jun11 Sep11 Dec11 Mar12 Jun12 Sep12 Dec12 Mar13 Jun13 Sep13 Dec13 Mar14 Jun14 Sep14 Dec14 Mar15 Jun15
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 -0.00 -0.01 -0.01 -0.02 -0.01

First Nickel 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.

First Nickel's Basic EPS for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2014 is calculated as

Basic EPS (A: Dec. 2014 )=(Net Income-Preferred Dividends)/Shares Outstanding (Basic Average)
=(-14.561-0)/665.873
=-0.02

First Nickel's Basic EPS for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2015 is calculated as

Basic EPS (Q: Jun. 2015 )=(Net Income-Preferred Dividends)/Shares Outstanding (Basic Average)
=(-22.388-0)/1373.377
=-0.02

EPS (Basic) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2015 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €-0.04

* 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 €-0.04 mean?
First Nickel (FRA:MYQ) has a EPS (Basic) of €-0.04 as of Jun. 2015. Earnings per share (basic) equals net income divided by the standard, non-diluted average shares outstanding. View historical data on First Nickel and its competitors.
Is First Nickel's EPS (Basic) too high?
First Nickel's current EPS (Basic) is €-0.04.
How does First Nickel's EPS (Basic) compare to competitors?
First Nickel's EPS (Basic) of €-0.04 can be compared against companies in the Metals & Mining 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 Metals & Mining company?
A good EPS (Basic) depends on the Metals & Mining 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 First Nickel and its competitors. First Nickel's current EPS (Basic) is €-0.04. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is First Nickel stock overvalued right now?
First Nickel (FRA:MYQ) has a current EPS (Basic) of €-0.04. The current EPS (Basic) is €-0.04. 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 First Nickel (FRA:MYQ), the current EPS (Basic) is €-0.04 as of Jun. 2015. 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.

First Nickel Business Description

Address 120 Front Street East, Suite 206, Toronto, ON, CAN, M5A 4L9
First Nickel Inc was incorporated as 2035666 Ontario Inc., under the laws of the Province of Ontario on November 12, 2003. The Company is a Canadian mining company focused on becoming a mid-tier base metal producer through the successful mining, exploration, development and acquisition of opportunities throughout North America.