What is 'Sales Per Share'
Sales per share is a ratio that computes the total revenue earned per share over a 12-month period. It is calculated by dividing total revenue earned in a fiscal year by the weighted average of shares outstanding for that fiscal year:
Also known as "revenue per share".
BREAKING DOWN 'Sales Per Share'
The sales-per-share ratio is used to evaluate a company's business activities in comparison to share price. The higher the ratio, the more active the company.