DFS Furniture (CHIX:DFSL) Owner Earnings per Share (TTM): 0.50 (As of Jun. 2025) — 93% Below Median


CHIX:DFSL DFS Furniture PLC CHIX:DFSL
67 GF Score
Price £1.36
GF Value £1.34
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is DFS Furniture Owner Earnings per Share (TTM)?

DFS Furniture CHIX:DFSL +1.30% 67 Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) is 0.50 as of Jun. 2025, which is 93% below its 10-year median of 6.80. GuruFocus rates CHIX:DFSL with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of £1.34 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 573 Retail - Cyclical companies, DFS Furniture ranks better than 87.78% 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)."

DFS Furniture's Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) ended in Jun. 2025 was £0.50. It's Price-to-Owner-Earnings ratio for today is 2.73.


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

CHIX:DFSl' s Price-to-Owner-Earnings Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.68   Med: 6.8   Max: 33.39
Current: 2.67


During the past 13 years, the highest Price-to-Owner-Earnings ratio of DFS Furniture was 33.39. The lowest was 1.68. And the median was 6.80.


CHIX:DFSl's Price-to-Owner-Earnings is ranked better than
87.78% of 573 companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 10.54 vs CHIX:DFSl: 2.67

DFS Furniture's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was £0.10. Its Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was £0.15. It's PE Ratio (TTM) ratio for today is 9.08.

DFS Furniture's EPS without NRI for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was £0.10. Its EPS without NRI for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was £0.13. It's PE Ratio without NRI ratio for today is 10.24.


Be Aware

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.


DFS Furniture Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) Related Terms


DFS Furniture Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) Historical Data

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The historical data trend for DFS Furniture'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.

DFS Furniture Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) Chart

DFS Furniture Annual Data
Trend Jul16 Jul17 Jul18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
Owner Earnings per Share (TTM)
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.95 0.32 0.24 0.19 0.50

DFS Furniture Semi-Annual Data
Jan16 Jul16 Jan17 Jul17 Jan18 Jul18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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 0.00 0.19 0.00 0.50 0.00

CHIX:DFSL vs CASY, WSM, DKS: Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) Comparison

For the Specialty Retail subindustry, DFS Furniture'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.


DFS Furniture Price-to-Owner-Earnings vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, DFS Furniture's Price-to-Owner-Earnings distribution charts can be found below:

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


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DFS Furniture 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)

DFS Furniture's Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) Calculation:

Last Year Average of Last 5 Years
Net Income 24
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization 84
Change In Deferred Tax 9
5Y Average of Maintenance Capital Expenditure 25
Change In Working Capital 25
Shares Outstanding (Diluted Average) 235

1. Start with "Net Income" from income statement. DFS Furniture's Net Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2025 was £24 Mil.

2. "Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization" is from cashflow statement. DFS Furniture's Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2025 was £84 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. DFS Furniture's Change In Deferred Tax for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2025 was £9 Mil.

4. Average maintenance capital expenditure over a business/industry cycle: 5-Year Average Maintenance Capital Expenditure = £25 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.

DFS Furniture's 5-Year Average Maintenance Capital Expenditure = £25 Mil

5. "Change In Working Capital" is from cashflow statement. DFS Furniture's Change In Working Capital for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2025 was £25 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. DFS Furniture's Shares Outstanding (Diluted Average) for the months ended in Jun. 2025 was 234.973 Mil.

DFS Furniture's Onwer Earnings Per Share for Jun. 2025 is calculated as:

Owner Earnings per Share (TTM)
=( Net Income+Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization+Change In Deferred Tax
=( 24.2 +84.2+8.7
-5Y Avg of Maintenance CAPEX+Change In Working Capital )/Shares Outstanding (Diluted Average)
-24.93+24.9)/234.973
=0.50

Price-to-Owner-Earnings=Current Price/Owner Earnings per Share (TTM)
=1.3625/0.50
=2.73

* 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 0.50 mean?
DFS Furniture (CHIX:DFSL) has a Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) of 0.50 as of Jun. 2025. Warren Buffett defined owner earnings as reported earnings plus depreciation less average maintenance capital expenditure. View historical data on DFS Furniture. This is 93% below median its historical median of 6.80. Over the past decade, DFS Furniture's Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) has ranged from 1.68 to 33.39. According to the industry distribution chart, DFS Furniture ranks #70 out of 573 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 12.2%.
Is DFS Furniture's Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) too high?
DFS Furniture's current Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) of 0.50 is 93% below median its 10-year median of 6.80. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.68 to a high of 33.39. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) is 10.54. DFS Furniture's value of 0.50 is 95.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, DFS Furniture ranks #70 out of 573 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, DFS Furniture has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does DFS Furniture's Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) compare to CASY and WSM?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, DFS Furniture ranks #70 out of 573 companies for Owner Earnings per Share (TTM). This places DFS Furniture in the top 12% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) is 10.54. DFS Furniture's value of 0.50 is 95.3% below this benchmark. Historically, DFS Furniture's own Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) has ranged from 1.68 to 33.39 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.80 vs. the industry median of 10.54, DFS Furniture 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) among Retail - Cyclical companies is 10.54, based on 573 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. DFS Furniture's current Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) of 0.50 is 95.3% 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 DFS Furniture. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) is 10.54 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. DFS Furniture's current Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) is 0.50, which is 93% below median its own 10-year median of 6.80. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is DFS Furniture stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, DFS Furniture (CHIX:DFSL) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is £1.34, compared to a current price of £1.36 — trading 1.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) is 0.50, which is 93% below median its 10-year median of 6.80 and 95.3% below the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 10.54. DFS Furniture's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 4 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 DFS Furniture (CHIX:DFSL), the current Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) is 0.50 as of Jun. 2025. 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 DFS Furniture (CHIX:DFSL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, DFS Furniture stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of £1.36 is trading 1.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of £1.34. GuruFocus considers DFS Furniture to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:DFSL:

  • Owner Earnings per Share (TTM): 0.50 (93% below median its 10-year median of 6.80)
  • GF Value™: £1.34 vs. price of £1.36 (1.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 67/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 95.3% below the Retail - Cyclical median (#70 of 573)

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


DFS Furniture Business Description

Other Exchanges DFS:UKDF0:Germany
Address Adwick-le-Street, 1 Rockingham Way, Redhouse Interchange, Doncaster, GBR, DN6 7NA
DFS Furniture PLC is a retailer and manufacturer of upholstered furniture in the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland. It designs, manufactures, sells, delivers, and installs products, including sofas, armchairs, reclining chairs, and footstools, through its brand portfolio, which comprises DFS, Sofology, and Dwell. The company operates a network of physical showrooms and online platforms, offering an integrated shopping experience. The company's prominent business segments include DFS and Sofology, out of which DFS generates the maximum revenue through the retailing of upholstered furniture and related products through branded stores and website. The company operates under an omnichannel retail plan, balancing physical presence and e-commerce to meet customer needs.
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