LMSC (Live Microsystems) EPS (Basic): $-0.71 (TTM As of Mar. 2015)


What is Live Microsystems EPS (Basic)?

Live Microsystems LMSC EPS (Basic) is $-0.71 as of Mar. 2015.

Live Microsystems's basic earnings per share (Basic EPS) for the three months ended in Mar. 2015 was $-0.59. Its basic earnings per share (Basic EPS) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2015 was $-0.71.

Live Microsystems's EPS (Diluted) for the three months ended in Mar. 2015 was $-0.59. Its EPS (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2015 was $-0.71.

Live Microsystems's EPS without NRI for the three months ended in Mar. 2015 was $-0.24. Its EPS without NRIearnings per share without non-recurring items for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2015 was 0.01.

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Live Microsystems  (OTCPK:LMSC) 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.

Live Microsystems EPS (Basic) Related Terms

Live Microsystems EPS (Basic) Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Live Microsystems'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.

Live Microsystems EPS (Basic) Chart

Live Microsystems Annual Data
Trend Dec02 Dec03 Dec04 Dec05 Dec06 Dec07 Dec08 Dec11 Dec12 Dec13
EPS (Basic)
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -31.50 -126.00 -27.15 -2.10 13.20

Live Microsystems Quarterly Data
Sep07 Dec07 Mar08 Jun08 Sep08 Dec08 Mar09 Dec11 Mar12 Jun12 Sep12 Dec12 Mar13 Jun13 Sep13 Dec13 Mar14 Jun14 Sep14 Mar15
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 0.45 -0.50 -1.95 1.83 -0.59

Live Microsystems 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.

Live Microsystems's Basic EPS for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2013 is calculated as

Basic EPS (A: Dec. 2013 )=(Net Income-Preferred Dividends)/Shares Outstanding (Basic Average)
=(6.965-0)/0.525
=13.27

Live Microsystems's Basic EPS for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2015 is calculated as

Basic EPS (Q: Mar. 2015 )=(Net Income-Preferred Dividends)/Shares Outstanding (Basic Average)
=(-0.629-0)/1.072
=-0.59

EPS (Basic) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2015 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-0.71

* 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 $-0.71 mean?
Live Microsystems (LMSC) has a EPS (Basic) of $-0.71 as of Mar. 2015. Earnings per share (basic) equals net income divided by the standard, non-diluted average shares outstanding. View historical data on Live Microsystems and its competitors.
Is Live Microsystems' EPS (Basic) too high?
Live Microsystems' current EPS (Basic) is $-0.71.
How does Live Microsystems' EPS (Basic) compare to MFCO and DGDM?
Live Microsystems' EPS (Basic) of $-0.71 can be compared against companies in the Hardware 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 Hardware company?
A good EPS (Basic) depends on the Hardware 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 Live Microsystems and its competitors. Live Microsystems's current EPS (Basic) is $-0.71. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Live Microsystems stock overvalued right now?
Live Microsystems (LMSC) has a current EPS (Basic) of $-0.71. The current EPS (Basic) is $-0.71. 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 Live Microsystems (LMSC), the current EPS (Basic) is $-0.71 as of Mar. 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.

Live Microsystems Business Description

Address 1 Broadway, 14th Floor, Cambridge, MA, USA, 02142
Live Microsystems Inc is a United States-based mobile internet powerhouses for network operators, consumer device manufacturers, brands and media companies entering the mobile market.