EPS is a measure that tells us how much profit a company makes for each share of its stock. But, sometimes, companies adjust their EPS to exclude certain one-time or unusual events.

Imagine a company called XYZ Corp. In the past year, they made Rs 5 per share in profit (Trailing EPS). But for next year, analysts predict that XYZ Corp. will make Rs 6 per share (Forward EPS).

Valuation metrics are ratios and models that can help investors estimate how much a company is worth. Click here for more information on the Shiller PE Ratio.

Valuation metrics are ratios and models that can give investors an idea of what a company may be worth.