1 EXHIBIT 11.1 EARNINGS PER SHARE 2 D.I.Y. HOME WAREHOUSE, INC. FORM 10-Q COMPUTATION OF EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE (Unaudited) Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended ------------------ ----------------- September 27, September 28, September 27, September 28, 1997 1996 1997 1996 ---- ---- ---- ---- Net income applicable to common shares $ 882,708 $1,187,561 $2,762,344 $3,108,353 ========== ========== ========== ========== Weighted average common shares outstanding for the period 7,633,859 7,625,125 7,633,812 7,625,375 Dilutive effect of exercise of stock options -- -- -- -- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- Weighted average common shares, assuming issuance of the above securities 7,633,859 7,625,125 7,633,812 7,625,375 ========== ========== ========== ========== Earnings per common share: Primary $0.12 $0.16 $0.36 $0.41 Fully diluted $0.12 $0.16 $0.36 $0.41