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Suggested ReadingEarnings per Share EPS Price to Earnings Ratio P/E Price to Sales P/S "Earnings Per Share"Definition: Earnings Per Share is calculated by dividing a company's net revenues by the outstanding shares. This gives you a number you can use to compare the earnings of companies since it is unlikely any two companies will have the same number of shares outstanding. Also Known As: EPS Examples: XYZ Company reported third quarter EPS of $1.25. Suggested ReadingEarnings per Share EPS Price to Earnings Ratio P/E Price to Sales P/S |
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