FRMB (Forum Mobile) Net Income: $-19.08 Mil (TTM As of Jun. 2006)

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What is Forum Mobile Net Income?

Forum Mobile FRMB -99.00% Net Income is $-19.08 Mil as of Jun. 2006.

Net Income is the net profit that a company earns after deducting all costs and losses including cost of goods, SGA, DDA, interest expenses, non-recurring items and tax. Forum Mobile's Net Income for the three months ended in Jun. 2006 was $-10.66 Mil. Its Net Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2006 was $-19.08 Mil.

Net Income is linked to the most popular Earnings per Share (Diluted) number. Forum Mobile's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the three months ended in Jun. 2006 was $-13.15.

Forum Mobile  (OTCPK:FRMB) Net Income Explanation

Net Income is the most widely cited number in reporting a company's profitability. It is linked to the most popular earnings-per-share (EPS) number through:

Forum Mobile's Earnings per Share (Diluted) (EPS) for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2006 is calculated as

Earnings per Share (Diluted) (Q: Jun. 2006 )=(Net Income-Preferred Dividends)/Shares Outstanding (Diluted Average)
=(-10.662-0)/0.811
=-13.15

* 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.

Although Net Income and Earnings-per-Share (EPS) are the most widely used parameter in measuring a company's profitability and valuation, it is the least reliable. The reason is that reported earnings can be manipulated easily by adjusting any numbers such as Depreciation, Depletion and Amotorization and non-recurring items.

EPS is most useful for companies that have:

A predictable business
Consistent accounting methods
And few restructurings

The dividend paid to preferred stocks needs to be subtracted from the total net income in the calculation of EPS because common stock holders are not entitled to that part of the net income.

Be Aware

Warren Buffett looks for consistency and upward long term trend. Because of share repurchase it is possible for net earnings trend to differ from EPS trend. He preferred Net Income over EPS. The companies with durable competitive advantage companies report higher % net earnings to total revenues.

Important: If a company is showing net earnings history greater than 20% on total revenues, it is probably benefiting from a long term competitive advantage.

If net earnings is less than 10%, likely to be in a highly competitive business.

Forum Mobile Net Income Related Terms

Forum Mobile Net Income Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Forum Mobile's Net Income 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.

Forum Mobile Net Income Chart

Forum Mobile Annual Data
Trend Dec00 Dec01 Dec02 Dec03 Dec04 Dec05
Net Income
Get a 7-Day Free Trial -1.84 -2.18 -1.63 -1.76 -7.39

Forum Mobile Quarterly Data
Sep01 Dec01 Mar02 Jun02 Sep02 Dec02 Mar03 Jun03 Sep03 Dec03 Mar04 Jun04 Sep04 Dec04 Mar05 Jun05 Sep05 Dec05 Mar06 Jun06
Net Income 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 -0.82 -6.89 -0.71 -10.66

Forum Mobile Net Income Calculation

Net Income is the net profit that a company earns after deducting all costs and losses including cost of goods, SGA, DDA, interest expenses, non-recurring items and tax.

Net Income
= Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold - Selling, General, & Admin. Expense - Research & Development - Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization - Interest Expense - Non Operating Income (NRI) - Tax Expense + Others
= EBITDA - Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization - Interest Expense - Non Operating Income (NRI) - Tax Expense + Others
= Operating Income - Interest Expense - Non Operating Income (NRI) - Tax Expense + Others
= Pre-Tax Income - Tax Expense + Others

Forum Mobile's Net Income for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2005 is calculated as

Net Income(A: Dec. 2005 )
= Pre-Tax Income + Tax Provision + Net Income (Discontinued Operations) + Others
=-7.387+0+0+0
=-7.39

Forum Mobile's Net Income for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2006 is calculated as

Net Income(Q: Jun. 2006 )
= Pre-Tax Income + Tax Provision + Net Income (Discontinued Operations) + Others
=-10.662+0+0+0
=-10.66

Net Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2006 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-19.08 Mil.

* 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 Net Income →
What does a Net Income of $-19.08 Mil mean?
Forum Mobile (FRMB) has a Net Income of $-19.08 Mil as of Jun. 2006. Net Income is the total earnings after all operating expenses, interest and taxes. View historical data on Forum Mobile and its competitors.
Is Forum Mobile's Net Income too high?
Forum Mobile's current Net Income is $-19.08 Mil.
How does Forum Mobile's Net Income compare to DIRV and FULO?
Forum Mobile's Net Income of $-19.08 Mil can be compared against companies in the Telecommunication Services industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Net Income for a Telecommunication Services company?
A good Net Income depends on the Telecommunication Services industry context. However, Net Income 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 Net Income mean?
A high Net Income can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net Income is the total earnings after all operating expenses, interest and taxes. View historical data on Forum Mobile and its competitors. Forum Mobile's current Net Income is $-19.08 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Forum Mobile stock overvalued right now?
Forum Mobile (FRMB) has a current Net Income of $-19.08 Mil. The current Net Income is $-19.08 Mil. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Net Income calculated?
Net Income is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Forum Mobile (FRMB), the current Net Income is $-19.08 Mil as of Jun. 2006. 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.

Forum Mobile Business Description

Address 26 Broadway, 21st Floor, New York, NY, USA, 10004
Forum Mobile Inc is a global Mobile Virtual Network Enabler (MVNE) based in the USA. It specializes in MVNE, Mobile Services, Telecom, and cloud services. The company is active in a variety of complementary fields such as private banking, business development, and consulting, and provides hosting and trading platforms. Geographically the business activities are operated through the United States.