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EPS calculation

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  • November 23, 2012 at 8:36 pm #55677
    desperatedan
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    Hello,

    In Q2) b) of 2012 (Fresco) the eps figure uses the after-tax-profit before comprehensive income. Is there a general rule as to how the comprehensive income should be treated for eps, or is it always ignored? Is there a reason why it is ignored, maybe to make year-on-year comparisons smoother?

    Thanks,

    Dan

    November 23, 2012 at 11:25 pm #108532
    MikeLittle
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    We’re trying to compare “earnings” so matters such as revaluation increases don’t qualify as earnings. We’re actually looking for “earnings available for equity” but still my comment about “earnings” applies

    November 24, 2012 at 4:52 pm #108533
    desperatedan
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    Thank you Mike,

    Sorry I’m not sure I understand why comprehensive income doesn’t affect “earnings available for equity” – isn’t a gain on a leasehold value realisable by the equity holders if they sell the leasehold?

    November 25, 2012 at 10:04 am #108534
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    Is a gain on a revaluation really “earnings”? Or is this not something we need to be prudent about and not treat it as earnings until it’s actually earned?

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