"What do these numbers tell us?" and "Are these numbers a good measure of a company performance? If so, why?" The answer doesn't have to be of great length, doesn't have to be an essay, just need a knowledgeable and insightful answer.
How is earnings per share (EPS) calculated? Why do we calculate diluted EPS? How is EPS used in the price/earnings ratio? Please visit www.yahoofinance.com and research Apple (AAPL) and examine its EPS and P/E ratio. What do these numbers tell us?
Are these numbers a good measure of company performance? If so, why?
Are these numbers a good measure of company performance? If so, why?