DRS Data & Research Services (LSE:DRSA) EPS (Basic): £-0.06 (TTM As of Dec. 2015)


What is DRS Data & Research Services EPS (Basic)?

DRS Data & Research Services LSE:DRSA EPS (Basic) is £-0.06 as of Dec. 2015. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

DRS Data & Research Services's basic earnings per share (Basic EPS) for the six 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 £-0.06.

DRS Data & Research Services's EPS (Diluted) for the six months ended in Dec. 2015 was £-0.01. Its EPS (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2015 was £-0.06.

DRS Data & Research Services's EPS without NRI for the six 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 -0.07.

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DRS Data & Research Services  (LSE:DRSA) 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.

DRS Data & Research Services EPS (Basic) Related Terms

DRS Data & Research Services EPS (Basic) Historical Data

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The historical data trend for DRS Data & Research Services'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.

DRS Data & Research Services EPS (Basic) Chart

DRS Data & Research Services Annual Data
Trend Dec06 Dec07 Dec08 Dec09 Dec10 Dec11 Dec12 Dec13 Dec14 Dec15
EPS (Basic)
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.03 0.04 0.04 -0.05 -0.06

DRS Data & Research Services Semi-Annual Data
Jun06 Dec06 Jun07 Dec07 Jun08 Dec08 Jun09 Dec09 Jun10 Dec10 Jun11 Dec11 Jun12 Dec12 Jun13 Dec13 Jun14 Dec14 Jun15 Dec15
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 0.06 -0.08 0.03 -0.06 -0.01

DRS Data & Research Services 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.

DRS Data & Research Services'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)
=(-1.921-0)/31.767
=-0.06

DRS Data & Research Services'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)
=(-0.144-0)/31.767
=-0.00

EPS (Basic) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2015 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was £-0.06

* 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 £-0.06 mean?
DRS Data & Research Services (LSE:DRSA) has a EPS (Basic) of £-0.06 as of Dec. 2015. Earnings per share (basic) equals net income divided by the standard, non-diluted average shares outstanding. View historical data on DRS Data & Research Services and its competitors.
Is DRS Data & Research Services' EPS (Basic) too high?
DRS Data & Research Services' current EPS (Basic) is £-0.06.
How does DRS Data & Research Services' EPS (Basic) compare to competitors?
DRS Data & Research Services' EPS (Basic) of £-0.06 can be compared against companies in the Business 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 Business Services company?
A good EPS (Basic) depends on the Business 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 DRS Data & Research Services and its competitors. DRS Data & Research Services's current EPS (Basic) is £-0.06. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is DRS Data & Research Services stock overvalued right now?
DRS Data & Research Services (LSE:DRSA) has a current EPS (Basic) of £-0.06. The current EPS (Basic) is £-0.06. 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 DRS Data & Research Services (LSE:DRSA), the current EPS (Basic) is £-0.06 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.

DRS Data & Research Services Business Description

DRS Data & Research Services PLC was incorporated on August 1, 1969. The Company is engaged in the provision of data capture services, the manufacture, sale and support of optical and image scanning equipment, design and printing of documentation used for data capture and associated software and bureau services.