TSGL (The Staffing Group) EPS (Basic): $-3.20 (TTM As of Dec. 2016)


What is The Staffing Group EPS (Basic)?

The Staffing Group TSGL EPS (Basic) is $-3.20 as of Dec. 2016.

The Staffing Group's basic earnings per share (Basic EPS) for the three months ended in Dec. 2016 was $-0.96. Its basic earnings per share (Basic EPS) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2016 was $-3.20.

The Staffing Group's EPS (Diluted) for the three months ended in Dec. 2016 was $-0.96. Its EPS (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2016 was $-3.20.

The Staffing Group's EPS without NRI for the three months ended in Dec. 2016 was $-0.32. Its EPS without NRIearnings per share without non-recurring items for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2016 was -2.17.

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The Staffing Group  (OTCPK:TSGL) 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.

The Staffing Group EPS (Basic) Related Terms

The Staffing Group EPS (Basic) Historical Data

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The historical data trend for The Staffing Group'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.

The Staffing Group EPS (Basic) Chart

The Staffing Group Annual Data
Trend Sep12 Sep13 Dec14 Dec15 Dec16
EPS (Basic)
0.00 -1.00 -0.71 -0.36 -3.51

The Staffing Group Quarterly Data
Sep12 Dec12 Mar13 Jun13 Sep13 Dec13 Mar14 Jun14 Sep14 Dec14 Mar15 Jun15 Sep15 Dec15 Mar16 Jun16 Sep16 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 -0.15 -0.21 -0.57 -1.46 -0.96

The Staffing Group 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.

The Staffing Group's Basic EPS for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2016 is calculated as

Basic EPS (A: Dec. 2016 )=(Net Income-Preferred Dividends)/Shares Outstanding (Basic Average)
=(-3.852-0)/1.098
=-3.51

The Staffing Group'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)
=(-1.209-0)/1.279
=-0.95

EPS (Basic) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2016 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-3.20

* 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 $-3.20 mean?
The Staffing Group (TSGL) has a EPS (Basic) of $-3.20 as of Dec. 2016. Earnings per share (basic) equals net income divided by the standard, non-diluted average shares outstanding. View historical data on The Staffing Group and its competitors.
Is The Staffing Group's EPS (Basic) too high?
The Staffing Group's current EPS (Basic) is $-3.20.
How does The Staffing Group's EPS (Basic) compare to competitors?
The Staffing Group's EPS (Basic) of $-3.20 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 The Staffing Group and its competitors. The Staffing Group's current EPS (Basic) is $-3.20. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is The Staffing Group stock overvalued right now?
The Staffing Group (TSGL) has a current EPS (Basic) of $-3.20. The current EPS (Basic) is $-3.20. 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 The Staffing Group (TSGL), the current EPS (Basic) is $-3.20 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.

The Staffing Group Business Description

Address 125 Townpark Drive, Suite 300, Kennesaw, GA, USA, 30144
The Staffing Group Ltd operates as a service provider, in the business of providing temporary staffing solutions. It provides general laborers to construction, light industrial, refuse, retail, and hospitality businesses and recruit, hire, train and manage skilled workers. Further, the company is executing an aggressive buy-and-build strategy through the acquisition and integration of small to medium-sized staffing businesses. Geographically the activities are carried out through the region of US, and it derives revenue when the staffing services are rendered.