Practice - Earnings per Share (EPS)
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Practice Questions
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What does EPS stand for and why is it important?
💡 Hint: Think about how it helps investors.
What is the formula for calculating EPS?
💡 Hint: Remember to subtract preference dividends from net profit!
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is EPS?
💡 Hint: Remember how EPS is defined.
True or False: A higher EPS generally indicates lower profitability.
💡 Hint: Think about the relationship of EPS to company performance.
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Challenge Problems
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A company reported a net profit of ₹1,00,000, preference dividends of ₹15,000, and had 20,000 equity shares. Calculate the EPS and discuss its implications for investors.
💡 Hint: Break down the problem as per the formula.
Critically analyze how changes in net profit and preference dividends impact EPS. Provide a hypothetical scenario with numbers.
💡 Hint: Consider the balance between profit and preference dividends in your analysis.
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