Gemfields (LSE:GEMA) EPS (Basic): £-0.02 (TTM As of Dec. 2016)


What is Gemfields EPS (Basic)?

Gemfields LSE:GEMA EPS (Basic) is £-0.02 as of Dec. 2016. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Gemfields's basic earnings per share (Basic EPS) for the six months ended in Dec. 2016 was £-0.02. Its basic earnings per share (Basic EPS) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2016 was £-0.02.

Gemfields's EPS (Diluted) for the six months ended in Dec. 2016 was £-0.02. Its EPS (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2016 was £-0.02.

Gemfields's EPS without NRI for the six months ended in Dec. 2016 was £-0.02. Its EPS without NRIearnings per share without non-recurring items for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2016 was -0.02.

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During the past 13 years, Gemfields's highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 143.10% per year. The lowest was -69.70% per year. And the median was 38.90% per year.

Gemfields  (LSE:GEMA) 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.

Gemfields EPS (Basic) Related Terms

Gemfields EPS (Basic) Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Gemfields'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.

Gemfields EPS (Basic) Chart

Gemfields Annual Data
Trend Jun07 Jun08 Jun09 Jun10 Jun11 Jun12 Jun13 Jun14 Jun15 Jun16
EPS (Basic)
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Gemfields Semi-Annual Data
Jun07 Dec07 Jun08 Dec08 Jun09 Dec09 Jun10 Dec10 Jun11 Dec11 Jun12 Dec12 Jun13 Dec13 Jun14 Dec14 Jun15 Dec15 Jun16 Dec16
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 0.02 -0.01 0.01 0.01 -0.02

Gemfields 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.

Gemfields's Basic EPS for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 2016 is calculated as

Basic EPS (A: Jun. 2016 )=(Net Income-Preferred Dividends)/Shares Outstanding (Basic Average)
=(8.377-0)/544.083
=0.02

Gemfields's Basic EPS for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2016 is calculated as

Basic EPS (Q: Dec. 2016 )=(Net Income-Preferred Dividends)/Shares Outstanding (Basic Average)
=(-11.233-0)/545.948
=-0.02

EPS (Basic) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2016 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was £-0.02

* 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 £-0.02 mean?
Gemfields (LSE:GEMA) has a EPS (Basic) of £-0.02 as of Dec. 2016. Earnings per share (basic) equals net income divided by the standard, non-diluted average shares outstanding. View historical data on Gemfields and its competitors.
Is Gemfields' EPS (Basic) too high?
Gemfields' current EPS (Basic) is £-0.02.
How does Gemfields' EPS (Basic) compare to competitors?
Gemfields' EPS (Basic) of £-0.02 can be compared against companies in the Metals & Mining 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 Metals & Mining company?
A good EPS (Basic) depends on the Metals & Mining 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 Gemfields and its competitors. Gemfields's current EPS (Basic) is £-0.02. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Gemfields stock overvalued right now?
Gemfields (LSE:GEMA) has a current EPS (Basic) of £-0.02. The current EPS (Basic) is £-0.02. 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 Gemfields (LSE:GEMA), the current EPS (Basic) is £-0.02 as of Dec. 2016. 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.

Gemfields Business Description

Address St Julian’s Avenue, Royal Chambers, PO Box 186, Saint Peter Port, GGY, W1S 2HR
Gemfields PLC is a supplier of colored gemstones specializing in emeralds and amethysts from Zambia and rubies from Mozambique. The company's assets include Kagem emerald mine, Montepuez ruby mine, Kariba amethyst mine, Faberge, and it also has emerald, sapphire and ruby exploration projects at Colombia, Ethiopia, Sri Lanka, and Madagascar. Its segments consist of Zambia, Mozambique, United Kingdom, Faberge, and others. The company earns the majority of the revenue from the sale of rough and cut and polished gemstones as well as wholesale and retail sales of the gemstones and jewelry in the Faberge business.