BlackRock New Energy Investment Trust (LSE:BRNS) EPS (Basic): £0.10 (TTM As of Oct. 2013)


What is BlackRock New Energy Investment Trust EPS (Basic)?

BlackRock New Energy Investment Trust LSE:BRNS EPS (Basic) is £0.10 as of Oct. 2013. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

BlackRock New Energy Investment Trust's basic earnings per share (Basic EPS) for the six months ended in Oct. 2013 was £0.03. Its basic earnings per share (Basic EPS) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Oct. 2013 was £0.10.

BlackRock New Energy Investment Trust's EPS (Diluted) for the six months ended in Oct. 2013 was £0.03. Its EPS (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Oct. 2013 was £0.10.

BlackRock New Energy Investment Trust's EPS without NRI for the six months ended in Oct. 2013 was £0.03. Its EPS without NRIearnings per share without non-recurring items for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Oct. 2013 was 0.10.

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During the past 12 years, BlackRock New Energy Investment Trust's highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 243.40% per year. The lowest was -33.60% per year. And the median was 14.55% per year.

BlackRock New Energy Investment Trust  (LSE:BRNS) 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.

BlackRock New Energy Investment Trust EPS (Basic) Related Terms

BlackRock New Energy Investment Trust EPS (Basic) Historical Data

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The historical data trend for BlackRock New Energy Investment Trust'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.

BlackRock New Energy Investment Trust EPS (Basic) Chart

BlackRock New Energy Investment Trust Annual Data
Trend Oct04 Oct05 Oct06 Oct07 Oct08 Oct09 Oct10 Oct11 Oct12 Oct13
EPS (Basic)
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.10 -0.02 -0.10 -0.02 0.10

BlackRock New Energy Investment Trust Semi-Annual Data
Apr04 Oct04 Apr05 Oct05 Apr06 Oct06 Apr07 Oct07 Apr08 Oct08 Apr09 Oct09 Apr10 Oct10 Apr11 Oct11 Apr12 Oct12 Apr13 Oct13
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 -0.10 -0.01 -0.01 0.07 0.03

BlackRock New Energy Investment Trust 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.

BlackRock New Energy Investment Trust's Basic EPS for the fiscal year that ended in Oct. 2013 is calculated as

Basic EPS (A: Oct. 2013 )=(Net Income-Preferred Dividends)/Shares Outstanding (Basic Average)
=(23.346-0)/234.974
=0.10

BlackRock New Energy Investment Trust's Basic EPS for the quarter that ended in Oct. 2013 is calculated as

Basic EPS (Q: Oct. 2013 )=(Net Income-Preferred Dividends)/Shares Outstanding (Basic Average)
=(8.071-0)/234.978
=0.03

EPS (Basic) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Oct. 2013 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was £0.10

* 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 £0.10 mean?
BlackRock New Energy Investment Trust (LSE:BRNS) has a EPS (Basic) of £0.10 as of Oct. 2013. Earnings per share (basic) equals net income divided by the standard, non-diluted average shares outstanding. View historical data on BlackRock New Energy Investment Trust and its competitors.
Is BlackRock New Energy Investment Trust's EPS (Basic) too high?
BlackRock New Energy Investment Trust's current EPS (Basic) is £0.10.
How does BlackRock New Energy Investment Trust's EPS (Basic) compare to OFS and MVC?
BlackRock New Energy Investment Trust's EPS (Basic) of £0.10 can be compared against companies in the Asset Management 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 Asset Management company?
A good EPS (Basic) depends on the Asset Management 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 BlackRock New Energy Investment Trust and its competitors. BlackRock New Energy Investment Trust's current EPS (Basic) is £0.10. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is BlackRock New Energy Investment Trust stock overvalued right now?
BlackRock New Energy Investment Trust (LSE:BRNS) has a current EPS (Basic) of £0.10. The current EPS (Basic) is £0.10. 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 BlackRock New Energy Investment Trust (LSE:BRNS), the current EPS (Basic) is £0.10 as of Oct. 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.

BlackRock New Energy Investment Trust Business Description

BlackRock New Energy Investment Trust PLC is an investment trust. Its objective is to generate long term capital growth for its shareholders by investing globally in companies which have a significant focus on alternative energy or energy technology. In seeking to achieve this objective, the company invests globally in companies that have a significant involvement in renewable energy, Developers, Renewable EnergyTechnology, Energy Efficiency, Alternative Fuels and Enabling Energy & Infrastructure.