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[pkripper]

do you mean stock valuation? if so use "gordons method".

here is the link to a wealth of info. Remember you asked for it.
http://www.accountingformanagement.com/accounting_ratios.htm



[Earnings per share (EPS) Ratio = (Net profit after tax − Preference dividend) / No. of equity shares (common shares)]

for example:

Equity share capital ($1): $1,000,000; 9% Preference share capital: $500,000; Taxation rate: 50% of net profit; Net profit before tax: $400,000.

Calculate earnings per share ratio.

Calculation:

EPS = 1,55,000 / 10,000

= $15.50 per share.

simple enough if you remember your math.