Caza Oil & Gas (LSE:CAZA) EPS (Basic): £-0.05 (TTM As of Dec. 2015)

What is Caza Oil & Gas EPS (Basic)?

Caza Oil & Gas LSE:CAZA EPS (Basic) is £-0.05 as of Dec. 2015. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Caza Oil & Gas's basic earnings per share (Basic EPS) for the three months ended in Dec. 2015 was £0.01. Its basic earnings per share (Basic EPS) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2015 was £-0.05.

Caza Oil & Gas's EPS (Diluted) for the three months ended in Dec. 2015 was £0.01. Its EPS (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2015 was £-0.05.

Caza Oil & Gas's EPS without NRI for the three months ended in Dec. 2015 was £0.01. Its EPS without NRIearnings per share without non-recurring items for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2015 was -0.05.

During the past 3 years, the average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was -38.70% per year. During the past 5 years, the average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was -28.60% per year. Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the EPS without NRI Growth Rate using EPS without NRI data.

During the past 10 years, Caza Oil & Gas's highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 42.70% per year. The lowest was -38.70% per year. And the median was -4.20% per year.

Caza Oil & Gas (LSE:CAZA) 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.

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Caza Oil & Gas EPS (Basic) Historical Data

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Caza Oil & Gas 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.

Caza Oil & Gas's Basic EPS for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2015 is calculated as

Basic EPS (A: Dec. 2015 )	=	(Net Income	-	Preferred Dividends)	/	Shares Outstanding (Basic Average)
	=	(-2.898	-	0)	/	456.746
	=	-0.01

Caza Oil & Gas's Basic EPS for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2015 is calculated as

Basic EPS (Q: Dec. 2015 )	=	(Net Income	-	Preferred Dividends)	/	Shares Outstanding (Basic Average)
	=	(10.548	-	0)	/	456.746
	=	0.02

EPS (Basic) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2015 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was £-0.05

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What does a EPS (Basic) of £-0.05 mean?

Caza Oil & Gas (LSE:CAZA) has a EPS (Basic) of £-0.05 as of Dec. 2015. Earnings per share (basic) equals net income divided by the standard, non-diluted average shares outstanding. View historical data on Caza Oil & Gas and its competitors.

Is Caza Oil & Gas' EPS (Basic) too high?

Caza Oil & Gas' current EPS (Basic) is £-0.05.

How does Caza Oil & Gas' EPS (Basic) compare to EXCE and UPLC?

Caza Oil & Gas' EPS (Basic) of £-0.05 can be compared against companies in the Oil & Gas 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 Oil & Gas company?

A good EPS (Basic) depends on the Oil & Gas 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 Caza Oil & Gas and its competitors. Caza Oil & Gas's current EPS (Basic) is £-0.05. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.

Is Caza Oil & Gas stock overvalued right now?

Caza Oil & Gas (LSE:CAZA) has a current EPS (Basic) of £-0.05. The current EPS (Basic) is £-0.05. 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 Caza Oil & Gas (LSE:CAZA), the current EPS (Basic) is £-0.05 as of Dec. 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.

Caza Oil & Gas Business Description

Industry Energy Oil & Gas

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Website http://www.cazapetro.com

Caza Oil & Gas Inc is engaged in the exploration for and the development, production, and acquisition of, petroleum and natural gas reserves. The company primarily focuses on the Permian Basin of Southeast New Mexico and West Texas. Its exploration properties include Gramma Ridge, Gateway, Marathon Road, East Marathon Road, Lennox, Forehand Ranch, Forehand Ranch South, Jazzmaster, and others.