Alternative Energy (LSE:ALR) EPS (Basic): £-0.01 (TTM As of Jun. 2014)


What is Alternative Energy EPS (Basic)?

Alternative Energy LSE:ALR EPS (Basic) is £-0.01 as of Jun. 2014. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Alternative Energy's basic earnings per share (Basic EPS) for the six months ended in Jun. 2014 was £-0.00. Its basic earnings per share (Basic EPS) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2014 was £-0.01.

Alternative Energy's EPS (Diluted) for the six months ended in Jun. 2014 was £-0.00. Its EPS (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2014 was £-0.01.

Alternative Energy's EPS without NRI for the six months ended in Jun. 2014 was £-0.00. Its EPS without NRIearnings per share without non-recurring items for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2014 was -0.01.

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Alternative Energy  (LSE:ALR) 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.

Alternative Energy EPS (Basic) Related Terms

Alternative Energy EPS (Basic) Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Alternative Energy'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.

Alternative Energy EPS (Basic) Chart

Alternative Energy Annual Data
Trend Aug07 Aug08 Aug09 Aug10 Aug11 Aug12 Dec13
EPS (Basic)
Get a 7-Day Free Trial -0.00 -0.00 -0.00 -0.00 -0.01

Alternative Energy Semi-Annual Data
Feb10 Aug10 Feb11 Aug11 Feb12 Aug12 Jun13 Dec13 Jun14
EPS (Basic) Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only -0.00 -0.00 -0.00 -0.00 -0.00

Alternative Energy 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.

Alternative Energy'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)
=(-9.636-0)/2115.291
=-0.00

Alternative Energy's Basic EPS for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2014 is calculated as

Basic EPS (Q: Jun. 2014 )=(Net Income-Preferred Dividends)/Shares Outstanding (Basic Average)
=(-0.98-0)/2283.312
=-0.00

EPS (Basic) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2014 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was £-0.01

* 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 £-0.01 mean?
Alternative Energy (LSE:ALR) has a EPS (Basic) of £-0.01 as of Jun. 2014. Earnings per share (basic) equals net income divided by the standard, non-diluted average shares outstanding. View historical data on Alternative Energy and its competitors.
Is Alternative Energy's EPS (Basic) too high?
Alternative Energy's current EPS (Basic) is £-0.01.
How does Alternative Energy's EPS (Basic) compare to competitors?
Alternative Energy's EPS (Basic) of £-0.01 can be compared against companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers 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 - Independent Power Producers company?
A good EPS (Basic) depends on the Utilities - Independent Power Producers 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 Alternative Energy and its competitors. Alternative Energy's current EPS (Basic) is £-0.01. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Alternative Energy stock overvalued right now?
Alternative Energy (LSE:ALR) has a current EPS (Basic) of £-0.01. The current EPS (Basic) is £-0.01. 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 Alternative Energy (LSE:ALR), the current EPS (Basic) is £-0.01 as of Jun. 2014. 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.

Alternative Energy Business Description

Alternative Energy Ltd provides technology, hardware and equipment for renewable energy and green energy solutions. Its solutions include Renewable Energy, The E-Roof - The PC of Energy, and AEL Energy Saving products such as eLIVE and eLUMEN. It also makes acquisitions to develop energy technologies, business and companies which offer an alternative to conventional fossil fuel and nuclear methods of generating household and industrial energy, as well as providing management services to its subsidiaries.