Motive Television (LSE:MTV) EPS (Basic): £-0.03 (TTM As of Jun. 2015)


What is Motive Television EPS (Basic)?

Motive Television LSE:MTV EPS (Basic) is £-0.03 as of Jun. 2015. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Motive Television's basic earnings per share (Basic EPS) for the six months ended in Jun. 2015 was £-0.01. Its basic earnings per share (Basic EPS) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2015 was £-0.03.

Motive Television's EPS (Diluted) for the six months ended in Jun. 2015 was £-0.01. Its EPS (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2015 was £-0.03.

Motive Television's EPS without NRI for the six months ended in Jun. 2015 was £-0.01. Its EPS without NRIearnings per share without non-recurring items for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2015 was -0.02.

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Motive Television  (LSE:MTV) 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.

Motive Television EPS (Basic) Related Terms

Motive Television EPS (Basic) Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Motive Television'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.

Motive Television EPS (Basic) Chart

Motive Television Annual Data
Trend Dec05 Dec06 Dec07 Dec08 Dec09 Dec10 Dec11 Dec12 Dec13 Dec14
EPS (Basic)
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -0.40 -0.15 -0.03 -0.02 -0.04

Motive Television Semi-Annual Data
Jun06 Dec06 Jun07 Dec07 Jun08 Dec08 Jun09 Dec09 Jun10 Dec10 Jun11 Dec11 Jun12 Dec12 Jun13 Dec13 Jun14 Dec14 Jun15
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 -0.01 -0.01 -0.02 -0.02 -0.01

Motive Television 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.

Motive Television's Basic EPS for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2014 is calculated as

Basic EPS (A: Dec. 2014 )=(Net Income-Preferred Dividends)/Shares Outstanding (Basic Average)
=(-12.531-0)/349.646
=-0.04

Motive Television's Basic EPS for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2015 is calculated as

Basic EPS (Q: Jun. 2015 )=(Net Income-Preferred Dividends)/Shares Outstanding (Basic Average)
=(-1.621-0)/138.514
=-0.01

EPS (Basic) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2015 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was £-0.03

* 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 £-0.03 mean?
Motive Television (LSE:MTV) has a EPS (Basic) of £-0.03 as of Jun. 2015. Earnings per share (basic) equals net income divided by the standard, non-diluted average shares outstanding. View historical data on Motive Television and its competitors.
Is Motive Television's EPS (Basic) too high?
Motive Television's current EPS (Basic) is £-0.03.
How does Motive Television's EPS (Basic) compare to competitors?
Motive Television's EPS (Basic) of £-0.03 can be compared against companies in the Media - Diversified 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 Media - Diversified company?
A good EPS (Basic) depends on the Media - Diversified 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 Motive Television and its competitors. Motive Television's current EPS (Basic) is £-0.03. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Motive Television stock overvalued right now?
Motive Television (LSE:MTV) has a current EPS (Basic) of £-0.03. The current EPS (Basic) is £-0.03. 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 Motive Television (LSE:MTV), the current EPS (Basic) is £-0.03 as of Jun. 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.

Motive Television Business Description

Motive Television PLC was incorporated in the United Kingdom on December 22, 2004. The Company along with its subsidiaries is engaged in providing software and services to Television Broadcasters. The Company operates in two segments including; Digital Television Technology and Television Production (Content). The Company's solution offering include Content Express and TabletTV enabling TV providers to offer audiences more, giving them a competitive edge and delivering new revenues. The Content Express enables viewers to watch whatever they want, when they want, on any screen without having to build new networks. The Content Express software provides secure delivery and management of non-linear digital content across any type of broadcast network to any consumer-facing screen. It provides one-stop shop for digital terrestrial broadcasters, satellite, DTT, and cable pay television platforms, and Internet OTT content providers to offer new services including Video on Demand, Catch-up television, Tablet Television, Targeted Advertising for VOD, Mocast for 4G LTE, and Virtual channels and Video2Go. The Tablet TV designed to address the U.S. tablet and smartphone market, meeting the demand for watching long-form video on devices.