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📈 EPS History (16 Quarters)
🧮 ANSS EPS Calculation
What is Earnings Per Share (EPS)?
Earnings Per Share (EPS) is the portion of a company's profit allocated to each outstanding share of common stock. It's one of the most important metrics for comparing profitability across companies and is the foundation of the P/E ratio, the most widely used valuation metric in finance.
Why EPS Matters for Investors
Comparable Across Companies
EPS normalizes profit to a per-share basis, making it easy to compare companies of different sizes. A $10B company and a $100B company can be compared fairly.
Drives Stock Prices
Over the long term, stock prices follow earnings. EPS growth is the primary driver of share price appreciation for most stocks.
P/E Ratio Foundation
The P/E ratio (Price/EPS) is the most common valuation metric. A P/E of 20x means investors pay $20 for every $1 of annual earnings.
Earnings Yield
Earnings Yield (EPS/Price) is the inverse of P/E. Warren Buffett prefers this format because it can be directly compared to bond yields.
How Zyberno Calculates Growth Rate
Zyberno uses log-linear regression on 16 quarters of historical EPS data to calculate the growth rate. This statistical method provides a more reliable trend than simple year-over-year comparisons, which can be distorted by one-time charges or seasonal variations.
EPS vs Cash Flow Metrics
Owner Earnings: $866.9M →
Buffett's preferred metric focuses on actual cash generation. Unlike EPS, it excludes non-cash charges and accounting adjustments.
Free Cash Flow: $866.9M →
The cash remaining after capital expenditures. EPS can be positive while FCF is negative if the company is investing heavily.
Understanding P/E and PEG Ratios
ANSS's current P/E ratio is N/A, meaning investors pay $N/A for every $1 of annual earnings.
The PEG ratio (P/E divided by growth rate) helps determine if a stock is fairly valued for its growth.
Summary: ANSS Earnings Per Share
ANSYS, Inc. (ANSS) earned $6.74 in diluted EPS over the trailing twelve months. EPS grew at 0.15% annually — positive but below the 10% level Zyberno considers strong growth. P/E ratio: N/A, earnings yield: -999.00%. For complete financial analysis, view the full ANSS stock report on Zyberno.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ANSS's current EPS?
ANSYS, Inc. (ANSS) earned $6.74 in diluted EPS over the trailing twelve months. EPS grew at 0.15% annually — positive but below the 10% level Zyberno considers strong growth. P/E ratio: N/A, earnings yield: -999.00%.
Is ANSS's EPS growing?
ANSYS, Inc. (ANSS) earned $6.74 in diluted EPS over the trailing twelve months. EPS grew at 0.15% annually — positive but below the 10% level Zyberno considers strong growth. P/E ratio: N/A, earnings yield: -999.00%.
What is ANSS's P/E ratio?
ANSS's P/E ratio is N/Ax, meaning investors pay $N/A for every $1 of annual earnings. The inverse (Earnings Yield) is -999.00%.
What's the difference between EPS and Free Cash Flow?
EPS is accounting profit divided by shares, while Free Cash Flow is actual cash remaining after capital expenditures. For ANSS, EPS is $6.74 compared to FCF of $866.9M.
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💵 ANSS Free Cash Flow →
Compare to Free Cash Flow which subtracts all capital expenditures, not just maintenance CapEx.
💰 ANSS Owner Earnings →
Compare to Buffett's Owner Earnings metric which uses maintenance CapEx instead of total capital expenditures.
📈 ANSS Earnings Per Share →
Analyze EPS trends, P/E ratio, earnings yield, and per-share profitability metrics.
🎯 ANSS Earnings Surprise (SUE) →
See whether ANSS is beating or missing its own earnings trend — Standardized Unexpected Earnings and post-earnings drift.
📊 ANSS Revenue →
Analyze revenue trends, growth rate, P/S ratio, and top-line sales performance.
💰 ANSS Net Income →
Analyze the bottom-line profit, P/E ratio, and net profit margin trends.
🔶 ANSS Operating Income →
Analyze EBIT, operating margin, and core business profitability before interest and taxes.
💜 ANSS Gross Profit →
Analyze gross margin, pricing power, and profitability before operating expenses.