(idea) by beable Sat Mar 10 2001 at 9:00:15
Earnings per Share (aka EPS) is a financial measure applied to companies. It is calculated as after-tax profit divided by the number of outstanding shares.

It is an important measure because companies with high earnings are valued more than companies with low earnings.
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