The key numbers
| Number | What it means |
|---|---|
| Revenue (turnover, sales) | Money the company took in |
| Operating profit (EBIT) | Profit from the core business |
| Net profit | Profit after interest and tax |
| EPS (earnings per share) | Net profit divided by number of shares. JSE companies also report HEPS (headline EPS). |
| Margins | Profit as a % of revenue, shows pricing power and cost control |
| Guidance / outlook | What management expects next |
| Dividend | Cash paid to shareholders |
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Questions people ask
What is HEPS on the JSE?
Headline earnings per share removes certain one-off items, such as gains or losses from selling assets, to show underlying performance. JSE companies must report it.
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