Earnings per share (EPS) is an accounting ratio used to indicate the profitability of a company. In 2018, Alita's Company had an EPS of 1.25. However, in 2019, the EPS was 0.54.  What does this fall in EPS indicate? Also, comment

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Earnings per share (EPS) is an accounting ratio used to indicate the profitability of a company. In 2018, Alita's Company had an EPS of 1.25. However, in 2019, the EPS was 0.54. 

What does this fall in EPS indicate? Also, comment on the performance of the company.

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