What is Earnings Per Share?

Earnings per share (EPS) is calculated by taking the net earnings of the company, then dividing by the number of shares of the company. Once you’ve determined this number, you can then use it to conduct a Margin of Safety Analysis and a Payback Time Analysis. In this video, I discuss why earnings per share is an important metric to know in order to invest in a company, but not the ONLY number you need to know to make a smart investment decision.

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