CAFZF (Canaf Investments) Owner Earnings per Share (TTM): 0.04 (As of Apr. 2026) — 99% Below Median

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CAFZF Canaf Investments Inc CAFZF
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Price $0.23
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What is Canaf Investments Owner Earnings per Share (TTM)?

Canaf Investments CAFZF 60 Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) is 0.04 as of Apr. 2026, which is 99% below its 10-year median of 4.55. GuruFocus rates CAFZF with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.17 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 260 Steel companies, Canaf Investments ranks better than 76.92% 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)."

Canaf Investments's Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was $0.04. It's Price-to-Owner-Earnings ratio for today is 5.7.


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

CAFZF' s Price-to-Owner-Earnings Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.65   Med: 4.55   Max: 60
Current: 5.94


During the past 13 years, the highest Price-to-Owner-Earnings ratio of Canaf Investments was 60.00. The lowest was 0.65. And the median was 4.55.


CAFZF's Price-to-Owner-Earnings is ranked better than
76.92% of 260 companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 12.715 vs CAFZF: 5.94

Canaf Investments's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was $0.01. Its Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was $0.03. It's PE Ratio (TTM) ratio for today is 6.71.

Canaf Investments's EPS without NRI for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was $0.01. Its EPS without NRI for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was $0.03. It's PE Ratio without NRI ratio for today is 6.91.


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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.


Canaf Investments Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) Related Terms


Canaf Investments Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Canaf Investments'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.

Canaf Investments Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) Chart

Canaf Investments Annual Data
Trend Oct16 Oct17 Oct18 Oct19 Oct20 Oct21 Oct22 Oct23 Oct24 Oct25
Owner Earnings per Share (TTM)
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.01 0.03 0.01 0.05 0.05

Canaf Investments Quarterly Data
Jul21 Oct21 Jan22 Apr22 Jul22 Oct22 Jan23 Apr23 Jul23 Oct23 Jan24 Apr24 Jul24 Oct24 Jan25 Apr25 Jul25 Oct25 Jan26 Apr26
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 0.06 0.03 0.05 0.00 0.04

CAFZF vs HCC, AMR, SXC: Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) Comparison

For the Coking Coal subindustry, Canaf Investments'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.


Canaf Investments Price-to-Owner-Earnings vs Steel Industry

For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Canaf Investments's Price-to-Owner-Earnings distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Canaf Investments's Price-to-Owner-Earnings falls into.


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Canaf Investments 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)

Canaf Investments's Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) Calculation:

TTM / Last Quarter Average of Last 20 Quarters
Net Income 1.63
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization 0.14
Change In Deferred Tax 0.00
5Y Average of Maintenance Capital Expenditure 0.11
Change In Working Capital 0.13
Shares Outstanding (Diluted Average) 47.43

1. Start with "Net Income" from income statement. Canaf Investments's Net Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was $1.63 Mil.

2. "Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization" is from cashflow statement. Canaf Investments's Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was $0.14 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. Canaf Investments's Change In Deferred Tax for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was $0.00 Mil.

4. Average maintenance capital expenditure over a business/industry cycle: 5-Year Average Maintenance Capital Expenditure = $0.11 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 quarter. If the revenue decreased from the previous quarter, then the Maintenance Capital Expenditure = Capital Expenditure (positive).
Second, if the revenue increased from the previous quarter, 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.

Canaf Investments's 5-Year Average Maintenance Capital Expenditure = $0.11 Mil

5. "Change In Working Capital" is from cashflow statement. Canaf Investments's Change In Working Capital for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was $0.13 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. Canaf Investments's Shares Outstanding (Diluted Average) for the months ended in Apr. 2026 was 47.426 Mil.

Canaf Investments's Onwer Earnings Per Share for Apr. 2026 is calculated as:

Owner Earnings per Share (TTM)
=( Net Income+Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization+Change In Deferred Tax
=( 1.634 +0.135+0
-5Y Avg of Maintenance CAPEX+Change In Working Capital )/Shares Outstanding (Diluted Average)
-0.10963816937661+0.131)/47.426
=0.04

Price-to-Owner-Earnings=Current Price/Owner Earnings per Share (TTM)
=0.228/0.04
=5.7

* 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 0.04 mean?
Canaf Investments (CAFZF) has a Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) of 0.04 as of Apr. 2026. Warren Buffett defined owner earnings as reported earnings plus depreciation less average maintenance capital expenditure. View historical data on Canaf Investments. This is 99% below median its historical median of 4.55. Over the past decade, Canaf Investments' Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) has ranged from 0.65 to 60.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Canaf Investments ranks #60 out of 260 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 23.1%.
Is Canaf Investments' Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) too high?
Canaf Investments' current Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) of 0.04 is 99% below median its 10-year median of 4.55. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.65 to a high of 60.00. The Steel industry median Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) is 12.72. Canaf Investments' value of 0.04 is 99.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Canaf Investments ranks #60 out of 260 companies in the Steel industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Canaf Investments has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Canaf Investments' Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) compare to HCC and AMR?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Canaf Investments ranks #60 out of 260 companies for Owner Earnings per Share (TTM). This places Canaf Investments in the top 23% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) is 12.72. Canaf Investments' value of 0.04 is 99.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Canaf Investments' own Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) has ranged from 0.65 to 60.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.55 vs. the industry median of 12.72, Canaf Investments has consistently been below the industry average. 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 Steel company?
The median Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) among Steel companies is 12.72, based on 260 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. Canaf Investments's current Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) of 0.04 is 99.7% below the industry median. 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 Canaf Investments. For the Steel industry, the median Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) is 12.72 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Canaf Investments's current Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) is 0.04, which is 99% below median its own 10-year median of 4.55. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Canaf Investments stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Canaf Investments (CAFZF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.17, compared to a current price of $0.23 — trading 34.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) is 0.04, which is 99% below median its 10-year median of 4.55 and 99.7% below the Steel industry median of 12.72. Canaf Investments' overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Canaf Investments (CAFZF), the current Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) is 0.04 as of Apr. 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 Canaf Investments (CAFZF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Canaf Investments stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $0.23 is trading 34.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.17. GuruFocus considers Canaf Investments to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for CAFZF:

  • Owner Earnings per Share (TTM): 0.04 (99% below median its 10-year median of 4.55)
  • GF Value™: $0.17 vs. price of $0.23 (34.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 60/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 99.7% below the Steel median (#60 of 260)

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


Canaf Investments Business Description

Other Exchanges CAF:Canada
Address 1111 Melville Street, Suite 1100, Vancouver, BC, CAN, V6E 3V6
Canaf Investments Inc is a Canadian company that owns and operates a coal processing plant in South Africa that processes coal and coal products into calcine, a coke substitute with high carbon content. The company, through its subsidiaries, produces calcined anthracite used in the manufacturing process of steel and manganese. The company operates in two reportable segments: head office operations in Canada and the coal processing business in South Africa, out of which the majority of revenue comes from South Africa.
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