net income divided by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during a time period. This method of calculation is required by the Financial Accounting Standards Board for all years that end after December 15, 1997.
net income divided by the average number of shares outstanding for the period.
Profit for the period that is attributable to ordinary shareholders (the numerator) divided by the weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding during the period (the denominator).
Net earnings applicable to common shares divided by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period.