Saga (CHIX:SAGAL) Owner Earnings per Share (TTM): 0.39 (As of Jan. 2026) — 98% Below Median

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CHIX:SAGAL Saga PLC CHIX:SAGAL
54 GF Score
Price £7.23
GF Value £1.37
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What is Saga Owner Earnings per Share (TTM)?

Saga CHIX:SAGAL +1.40% 54 Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) is 0.39 as of Jan. 2026, which is 98% below its 10-year median of 17.51. GuruFocus rates CHIX:SAGAL with a GF Score™ of 54/100 and a GF Value™ of £1.37 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 352 Insurance companies, Saga ranks worse than 75.57% 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)."

Saga's Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) ended in Jan. 2026 was £0.39. It's Price-to-Owner-Earnings ratio for today is 18.54.


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

CHIX:SAGAl' s Price-to-Owner-Earnings Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.63   Med: 17.51   Max: 27.75
Current: 16.86


During the past 13 years, the highest Price-to-Owner-Earnings ratio of Saga was 27.75. The lowest was 3.63. And the median was 17.51.


CHIX:SAGAl's Price-to-Owner-Earnings is ranked worse than
75.57% of 352 companies
in the Insurance industry
Industry Median: 8.405 vs CHIX:SAGAl: 16.86

Saga's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the six months ended in Jan. 2026 was £0.05. Its Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jan. 2026 was £0.02. It's PE Ratio (TTM) ratio for today is 301.25.

Saga's EPS without NRI for the six months ended in Jan. 2026 was £0.13. Its EPS without NRI for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jan. 2026 was £0.17. It's PE Ratio without NRI ratio for today is 42.28.


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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.


Saga Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) Related Terms


Saga Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Saga'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.

Saga Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) Chart

Saga Annual Data
Trend Jan17 Jan18 Jan19 Jan20 Jan21 Jan22 Jan23 Jan24 Jan25 Jan26
Owner Earnings per Share (TTM)
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -0.76 -1.22 -0.36 -0.03 0.38

Saga Semi-Annual Data
Jul16 Jan17 Jul17 Jan18 Jul18 Jan19 Jul19 Jan20 Jul20 Jan21 Jul21 Jan22 Jul22 Jan23 Jul23 Jan24 Jul24 Jan25 Jul25 Jan26
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 -0.36 0.00 -0.03 0.00 0.38

CHIX:SAGAL vs BRK.A, AIG, HIG: Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) Comparison

For the Insurance - Diversified subindustry, Saga'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.


Saga Price-to-Owner-Earnings vs Insurance Industry

For the Insurance industry and Financial Services sector, Saga's Price-to-Owner-Earnings distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Saga 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)

Saga's Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) Calculation:

Last Year Average of Last 5 Years
Net Income 3.6
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization 38.8
Change In Deferred Tax 0.0
5Y Average of Maintenance Capital Expenditure 20.5
Change In Working Capital 35.2
Shares Outstanding (Diluted Average) 147.1

1. Start with "Net Income" from income statement. Saga's Net Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jan. 2026 was £3.6 Mil.

2. "Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization" is from cashflow statement. Saga's Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jan. 2026 was £38.8 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. Saga's Change In Deferred Tax for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jan. 2026 was £0.0 Mil.

4. Average maintenance capital expenditure over a business/industry cycle: 5-Year Average Maintenance Capital Expenditure = £20.5 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.

Saga's 5-Year Average Maintenance Capital Expenditure = £20.5 Mil

5. "Change In Working Capital" is from cashflow statement. Saga's Change In Working Capital for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jan. 2026 was £35.2 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. Saga's Shares Outstanding (Diluted Average) for the months ended in Jan. 2026 was 147.100 Mil.

Saga's Onwer Earnings Per Share for Jan. 2026 is calculated as:

Owner Earnings per Share (TTM)
=( Net Income+Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization+Change In Deferred Tax
=( 3.6 +38.8+0
-5Y Avg of Maintenance CAPEX+Change In Working Capital )/Shares Outstanding (Diluted Average)
-20.52+35.2)/147.100
=0.39

Price-to-Owner-Earnings=Current Price/Owner Earnings per Share (TTM)
=7.23/0.39
=18.54

* 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 0.39 mean?
Saga (CHIX:SAGAL) has a Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) of 0.39 as of Jan. 2026. Warren Buffett defined owner earnings as reported earnings plus depreciation less average maintenance capital expenditure. View historical data on Saga. This is 98% below median its historical median of 17.51. Over the past decade, Saga's Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) has ranged from 3.63 to 27.75. According to the industry distribution chart, Saga ranks #266 out of 352 companies in the Insurance industry, placing it in the top 75.6%.
Is Saga's Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) too high?
Saga's current Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) of 0.39 is 98% below median its 10-year median of 17.51. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.63 to a high of 27.75. The Insurance industry median Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) is 8.41. Saga's value of 0.39 is 95.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Saga ranks #266 out of 352 companies in the Insurance industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Saga has a GF Score™ of 54/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Saga's Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) compare to BRK.A and AIG?
According to the Insurance industry distribution chart, Saga ranks #266 out of 352 companies for Owner Earnings per Share (TTM). This places Saga in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) is 8.41. Saga's value of 0.39 is 95.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Saga's own Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) has ranged from 3.63 to 27.75 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 17.51 vs. the industry median of 8.41, Saga 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 an Insurance company?
The median Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) among Insurance companies is 8.41, based on 352 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. Saga's current Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) of 0.39 is 95.4% 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 Saga. For the Insurance industry, the median Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) is 8.41 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Saga's current Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) is 0.39, which is 98% below median its own 10-year median of 17.51. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Saga stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Saga (CHIX:SAGAL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £1.37, compared to a current price of £7.23 — trading 427.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) is 0.39, which is 98% below median its 10-year median of 17.51 and 95.4% below the Insurance industry median of 8.41. Saga's overall GF Score™ is 54/100 with 10 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 Saga (CHIX:SAGAL), the current Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) is 0.39 as of Jan. 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 Saga (CHIX:SAGAL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Saga stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of £7.23 is trading 427.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of £1.37. GuruFocus considers Saga to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:SAGAL:

  • Owner Earnings per Share (TTM): 0.39 (98% below median its 10-year median of 17.51)
  • GF Value™: £1.37 vs. price of £7.23 (427.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 54/100 with 10 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 95.4% below the Insurance median (#266 of 352)

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


Saga Business Description

Other Exchanges SAGA:UK65J:Germany
Address 3 Pancras Square, London, GBR, N1C 4AG
Saga PLC is a diversified insurance company that also offers lifestyle products and services. The company operates in two main segments: Insurance, travel and Other. The company generates the vast majority of its revenue from the insurance segment, specifically through premiums and broking revenues. This segment offers retail motor broking, retail home broking, and underwriting products and services. The travel segment provides group tours, holiday packages, and cruises. Saga's customers are people aged 50 and older, and all revenue comes from the United Kingdom.
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