FRMB (Forum Mobile) EPS (Basic): $-29.00 (TTM As of Jun. 2006)


What is Forum Mobile EPS (Basic)?

Forum Mobile FRMB -99.00% EPS (Basic) is $-29.00 as of Jun. 2006.

Forum Mobile's basic earnings per share (Basic EPS) for the three months ended in Jun. 2006 was $-13.00. Its basic earnings per share (Basic EPS) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2006 was $-29.00.

Forum Mobile's EPS (Diluted) for the three months ended in Jun. 2006 was $-13.00. Its EPS (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2006 was $-29.00.

Forum Mobile's EPS without NRI for the three months ended in Jun. 2006 was $-3.16. Its EPS without NRIearnings per share without non-recurring items for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2006 was -13.49.

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Forum Mobile  (OTCPK:FRMB) 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.

Forum Mobile EPS (Basic) Related Terms

Forum Mobile EPS (Basic) Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Forum Mobile'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.

Forum Mobile EPS (Basic) Chart

Forum Mobile Annual Data
Trend Dec00 Dec01 Dec02 Dec03 Dec04 Dec05
EPS (Basic)
Get a 7-Day Free Trial -90.00 -100.50 -75.00 -9.50 -14.00

Forum Mobile Quarterly Data
Sep01 Dec01 Mar02 Jun02 Sep02 Dec02 Mar03 Jun03 Sep03 Dec03 Mar04 Jun04 Sep04 Dec04 Mar05 Jun05 Sep05 Dec05 Mar06 Jun06
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 -2.50 -12.50 -1.00 -13.00

Forum Mobile 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.

Forum Mobile's Basic EPS for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2005 is calculated as

Basic EPS (A: Dec. 2005 )=(Net Income-Preferred Dividends)/Shares Outstanding (Basic Average)
=(-7.387-0)/0.535
=-13.81

Forum Mobile's Basic EPS for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2006 is calculated as

Basic EPS (Q: Jun. 2006 )=(Net Income-Preferred Dividends)/Shares Outstanding (Basic Average)
=(-10.662-0)/0.811
=-13.15

EPS (Basic) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2006 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-29.00

* 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 $-29.00 mean?
Forum Mobile (FRMB) has a EPS (Basic) of $-29.00 as of Jun. 2006. Earnings per share (basic) equals net income divided by the standard, non-diluted average shares outstanding. View historical data on Forum Mobile and its competitors.
Is Forum Mobile's EPS (Basic) too high?
Forum Mobile's current EPS (Basic) is $-29.00.
How does Forum Mobile's EPS (Basic) compare to DIRV and FULO?
Forum Mobile's EPS (Basic) of $-29.00 can be compared against companies in the Telecommunication Services 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 Telecommunication Services company?
A good EPS (Basic) depends on the Telecommunication Services 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 Forum Mobile and its competitors. Forum Mobile's current EPS (Basic) is $-29.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Forum Mobile stock overvalued right now?
Forum Mobile (FRMB) has a current EPS (Basic) of $-29.00. The current EPS (Basic) is $-29.00. 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 Forum Mobile (FRMB), the current EPS (Basic) is $-29.00 as of Jun. 2006. 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.

Forum Mobile Business Description

Address 26 Broadway, 21st Floor, New York, NY, USA, 10004
Forum Mobile Inc is a global Mobile Virtual Network Enabler (MVNE) based in the USA. It specializes in MVNE, Mobile Services, Telecom, and cloud services. The company is active in a variety of complementary fields such as private banking, business development, and consulting, and provides hosting and trading platforms. Geographically the business activities are operated through the United States.