EPS turns total profit into a per-share figure, so it can be compared with the share price and across years even when the number of shares changes.
Basic EPS uses the shares actually in issue; diluted EPS also counts shares that could be created from convertible instruments or options, and is never higher than basic EPS.
Formula
EPS = profit attributable to ordinary shareholders ÷ weighted average shares
EPS (earnings per share) on the Pakistan Stock Exchange
Across 488 listed companies with the figure, the median is Rs 2.80.
| Largest companies | EPS (earnings per share) |
|---|---|
| PIAHCLB PIA Holding Company LimitedB | Rs -4.88 |
| OGDC Oil & Gas Development Company Limited | Rs 56.35 |
| UBL United Bank Limited | Rs 52.13 |
| MEBL Meezan Bank Limited | Rs 50.47 |
| FFC Fauji Fertilizer Company Limited | Rs 58.44 |