BGOUF (Bang & Olufsen AS) Owner Earnings per Share (TTM): -0.20 (As of May. 2026)

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BGOUF Bang & Olufsen AS BGOUF
54 GF Score
Price $1.36
GF Value $1.20
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Bang & Olufsen AS Owner Earnings per Share (TTM)?

Bang & Olufsen AS BGOUF 54 Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) is -0.20 as of May. 2026. GuruFocus rates BGOUF with a GF Score™ of 54/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.20 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,061 Hardware companies, Bang & Olufsen AS ranks worse than 94250.61% on this metric.

In 1986 Berkshire Hathaway Shareholder Letter, Warren Buffett defined owner earnings as follows:

"These represent (a) reported earnings plus (b) depreciation, depletion, amortization, and certain other non-cash charges...less (c) the average annual amount of capitalized expenditures for plant and equipment, etc. that the business requires to fully maintain its long-term competitive position and its unit volume (If the business requires additional working capital to maintain its competitive position and unit volume, the increment also should be included in (c))...Our owner-earnings equation does not yield the deceptively precise figures provided by GAAP, since (c) must be a guess - and one sometimes very difficult to make. Despite this problem, we consider the owner earnings figure, not the GAAP figure, to be the relevant item for valuation purposes - both for investors in buying stocks and for managers in buying entire businesses...All of this points up the absurdity of the 'cash flow' numbers that are often set forth in Wall Street reports. These numbers routinely include (a) plus (b) - but do not subtract (c)."

Bang & Olufsen AS's Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) ended in May. 2026 was $-0.20. It's Price-to-Owner-Earnings ratio for today is 0.


The historical rank and industry rank for Bang & Olufsen AS's Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) or its related term are showing as below:


During the past 13 years, the highest Price-to-Owner-Earnings ratio of Bang & Olufsen AS was 100.40. The lowest was 15.92. And the median was 51.33.


BGOUF's Price-to-Owner-Earnings is not ranked *
in the Hardware industry.
Industry Median: 28.13
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Price-to-Owner-Earnings only.

Bang & Olufsen AS's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the six months ended in May. 2026 was $0.00. Its Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 was $-0.11. It's PE Ratio (TTM) ratio for today is At Loss.

Bang & Olufsen AS's EPS without NRI for the six months ended in May. 2026 was $-0.01. Its EPS without NRI for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 was $-0.11. It's PE Ratio without NRI ratio for today is At Loss.


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Assumption: Companies usually do not report maintenance capital expenditures and growth capital expenditures separately. Here we use estimated numbers and average them over 5 years. The method to estimate maintenance capital expenditures can be found in above part 4.

Note: GuruFocus' Change In Working Capital is provided by Morningstar. It is calculated by adding the items under "Change in operating assets and liabilities" (may refer to a different name for different company) section in Cash Flow Statement from original financial report. And it includes non-current parts of assets and liabilities.


Bang & Olufsen AS Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) Related Terms


Bang & Olufsen AS Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Bang & Olufsen AS's Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Bang & Olufsen AS Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) Chart

Bang & Olufsen AS Annual Data
Trend May17 May18 May19 May20 May21 May22 May23 May24 May25 May26
Owner Earnings per Share (TTM)
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -0.17 0.02 -0.02 0.06 -0.21

Bang & Olufsen AS Semi-Annual Data
Nov16 May17 Nov17 May18 Nov18 May19 Nov19 May20 Nov20 May21 Nov21 May22 Nov22 May23 Nov23 May24 Nov24 May25 Nov25 May26
Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -0.02 0.02 0.06 -0.01 -0.21

BGOUF vs AAPL: Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) Comparison

For the Consumer Electronics subindustry, Bang & Olufsen AS's Price-to-Owner-Earnings, along with its competitors' market caps and Price-to-Owner-Earnings data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Bang & Olufsen AS Price-to-Owner-Earnings vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Bang & Olufsen AS's Price-to-Owner-Earnings distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Bang & Olufsen AS's Price-to-Owner-Earnings falls into.


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Bang & Olufsen AS Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) Calculation

In 1986 Berkshire Hathaway Shareholder Letter, Warren Buffett defined owner earnings as follows:

"These represent (a) reported earnings plus (b) depreciation, depletion, amortization, and certain other non-cash charges...less (c) the average annual amount of capitalized expenditures for plant and equipment, etc. that the business requires to fully maintain its long-term competitive position and its unit volume. (If the business requires additional working capital to maintain its competitive position and unit volume, the increment also should be included in (c))...Our owner-earnings equation does not yield the deceptively precise figures provided by GAAP, since (c) must be a guess - and one sometimes very difficult to make. Despite this problem, we consider the owner earnings figure, not the GAAP figure, to be the relevant item for valuation purposes - both for investors in buying stocks and for managers in buying entire businesses...All of this points up the absurdity of the 'cash flow' numbers that are often set forth in Wall Street reports. These numbers routinely include (a) plus (b) - but do not subtract (c)."

To make it simple, then you will have:

Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) = (Net Income + Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization + Change In Deferred Tax - 5Y Average of Maintenance Capital Expenditure + Change In Working Capital) / Shares Outstanding (Diluted Average)

Bang & Olufsen AS's Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) Calculation:

Last Year Average of Last 5 Years
Net Income -16.7
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization 40.2
Change In Deferred Tax 0.0
5Y Average of Maintenance Capital Expenditure 34.0
Change In Working Capital -20.8
Shares Outstanding (Diluted Average) 147.3

1. Start with "Net Income" from income statement. Bang & Olufsen AS's Net Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 was $-16.7 Mil.

2. "Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization" is from cashflow statement. Bang & Olufsen AS's Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 was $40.2 Mil. This needs to be added back because company does not actually need to pay cash for it. It is a non-cash item.

3. Other non-cash charges usually include "Stock Based Compensation" and "Change In Deferred Tax":
However, to be conservative, GuruFocus will not add Stock Based Compensation back to net income. Bang & Olufsen AS's Change In Deferred Tax for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 was $0.0 Mil.

4. Average maintenance capital expenditure over a business/industry cycle: 5-Year Average Maintenance Capital Expenditure = $34.0 Mil

It is usually best to take a long-term average of maintenance capital expenditure. Ideally this would be as long as 10 years and include at least one economic downturn. However, since many companies do not have as long as 10-year history, here GuruFocus uses the latest 5 years data to do the calculation. To smooth out unusual years but reflect recent developments, we take an average of the 5 year maintenance capital expenditure.

The following shows how to get maintenance capital expenditure.

First, calculate the revenue change regarding to the previous year. If the revenue decreased from the previous year, then the Maintenance Capital Expenditure = Capital Expenditure (positive).
Second, if the revenue increased from the previous year, then calculate the percentage of Net PPE as of corresponding Revenue.
Growth Capital Expenditure = Percentage of Property, Plant and Equipment as of corresponding Revenue * Revenue Increase
Third, calculate Capital Expenditure (positive) - Growth Capital Expenditure.
If [Capital Expenditure (positive) - Growth Capital Expenditure] was negative, then the Maintenance Capital Expenditure = Capital Expenditure (positive).
If [Capital Expenditure (positive) - Growth Capital Expenditure] was positive, then the Maintenance Capital Expenditure = Capital Expenditure (positive) - Growth Capital Expenditure.
Fourth, get the average of the 5 years maintenance capital expenditure.

Bang & Olufsen AS's 5-Year Average Maintenance Capital Expenditure = $34.0 Mil

5. "Change In Working Capital" is from cashflow statement. Bang & Olufsen AS's Change In Working Capital for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 was $-20.8 Mil.
Note: GuruFocus' Change in Working Capital is provided by Morningstar. It is calculated by adding the items under "Change in operating assets and liabilities" (may refer to a different name for different company) section in Cash Flow Statement from original financial report. And sometimes it includes non-current parts of assets and liabilities.

6. Bang & Olufsen AS's Shares Outstanding (Diluted Average) for the months ended in May. 2026 was 147.327 Mil.

Bang & Olufsen AS's Onwer Earnings Per Share for May. 2026 is calculated as:

Owner Earnings per Share (TTM)
=( Net Income+Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization+Change In Deferred Tax
=( -16.726 +40.173+0
-5Y Avg of Maintenance CAPEX+Change In Working Capital )/Shares Outstanding (Diluted Average)
-33.976+-20.79)/147.327
=-0.20

Price-to-Owner-Earnings=Current Price/Owner Earnings per Share (TTM)
=1.36/-0.20
=0

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

What does a Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) of -0.20 mean?
Bang & Olufsen AS (BGOUF) has a Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) of -0.20 as of May. 2026. Warren Buffett defined owner earnings as reported earnings plus depreciation less average maintenance capital expenditure. View historical data on Bang & Olufsen AS. Over the past decade, Bang & Olufsen AS's Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) has ranged from 15.92 to 100.40. According to the industry distribution chart, Bang & Olufsen AS ranks #999999 out of 1061 companies in the Hardware industry.
Is Bang & Olufsen AS's Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) too high?
Bang & Olufsen AS's current Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) is -0.20. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 15.92 to a high of 100.40. Based on the distribution chart, Bang & Olufsen AS ranks #999999 out of 1061 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Bang & Olufsen AS has a GF Score™ of 54/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bang & Olufsen AS's Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) compare to AAPL?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Bang & Olufsen AS ranks #999999 out of 1061 companies for Owner Earnings per Share (TTM). This places Bang & Olufsen AS in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) is 28.13. Historically, Bang & Olufsen AS's own Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) has ranged from 15.92 to 100.40 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) for a Hardware company?
The median Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) among Hardware companies is 28.13, based on 1,061 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) mean?
A high Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Warren Buffett defined owner earnings as reported earnings plus depreciation less average maintenance capital expenditure. View historical data on Bang & Olufsen AS. For the Hardware industry, the median Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) is 28.13 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Bang & Olufsen AS's current Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) is -0.20. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bang & Olufsen AS stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bang & Olufsen AS (BGOUF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.20, compared to a current price of $1.36 — trading 13.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) is -0.20. Bang & Olufsen AS's overall GF Score™ is 54/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) calculated?
Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Bang & Olufsen AS (BGOUF), the current Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) is -0.20 as of May. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Bang & Olufsen AS (BGOUF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bang & Olufsen AS stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $1.36 is trading 13.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $1.20. GuruFocus considers Bang & Olufsen AS to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for BGOUF:

  • Owner Earnings per Share (TTM): -0.20
  • GF Value™: $1.20 vs. price of $1.36 (13.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 54/100 with 2 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the BGOUF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Bang & Olufsen AS Business Description

Address Bang og Olufsen Alle 1, Struer, DNK, 7600
Bang & Olufsen AS designs, develops, and markets audio and video products including music systems, loudspeakers, television sets, headphones, other multimedia products, and related accessories. Its operating segments include EMEA, which is the company's key revenue-generating segment, followed by the Americas and Asia-Pacific (APAC). The company generates maximum revenue from the Staged product category, followed by On-the-go, Flexible Living, and Brand Partnering and other activities.
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