Net Basis

Net Basis
The net basis is the method used to calculate a company's earnings per share (EPS), incorporating both constant and variable elements in the company's tax charge. Under International Accounting Standard 33, listed companies must display EPS on the net basis in their profit and loss statements.
Nil Basis
A foundation used to calculate a company's earnings per share (EPS) focusing only on the constant elements in the company's tax charge; often contrasted with net basis.

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