OUTsurance Group (JSE:OUT) Owner Earnings per Share (TTM): 5.08 (As of Jun. 2025) — 50% Below Median

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JSE:OUT OUTsurance Group Ltd JSE:OUT
71 GF Score
Price R81.84
GF Value R46.64
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is OUTsurance Group Owner Earnings per Share (TTM)?

OUTsurance Group JSE:OUT -1.25% 71 Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) is 5.08 as of Jun. 2025, which is 50% below its 10-year median of 10.18. GuruFocus rates JSE:OUT with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of R46.64 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 353 Insurance companies, OUTsurance Group ranks worse than 74.5% 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)."

OUTsurance Group's Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) ended in Jun. 2025 was R5.08. It's Price-to-Owner-Earnings ratio for today is 16.11.


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

JSE:OUT' s Price-to-Owner-Earnings Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.75   Med: 10.18   Max: 18.27
Current: 16.13


During the past 13 years, the highest Price-to-Owner-Earnings ratio of OUTsurance Group was 18.27. The lowest was 1.75. And the median was 10.18.


JSE:OUT's Price-to-Owner-Earnings is ranked worse than
74.5% of 353 companies
in the Insurance industry
Industry Median: 8.33 vs JSE:OUT: 16.13

OUTsurance Group's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was R1.50. Its Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was R3.22. It's PE Ratio (TTM) ratio for today is 25.42.

OUTsurance Group's EPS without NRI for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was R1.50. Its EPS without NRI for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was R3.16. It's PE Ratio without NRI ratio for today is 25.92.


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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.


OUTsurance Group Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) Related Terms


OUTsurance Group Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) Historical Data

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The historical data trend for OUTsurance Group'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.

OUTsurance Group Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) Chart

OUTsurance Group Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
Owner Earnings per Share (TTM)
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OUTsurance Group Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 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 4.41 0.00 5.08 0.00

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

For the Insurance - Diversified subindustry, OUTsurance Group'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.


OUTsurance Group Price-to-Owner-Earnings vs Insurance Industry

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

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


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OUTsurance Group 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)

OUTsurance Group's Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) Calculation:

Last Year Average of Last 5 Years
Net Income 4,707
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization 290
Change In Deferred Tax 0
5Y Average of Maintenance Capital Expenditure 128
Change In Working Capital 2,967
Shares Outstanding (Diluted Average) 1,544

1. Start with "Net Income" from income statement. OUTsurance Group's Net Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2025 was R4,707 Mil.

2. "Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization" is from cashflow statement. OUTsurance Group's Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2025 was R290 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. OUTsurance Group's Change In Deferred Tax for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2025 was R0 Mil.

4. Average maintenance capital expenditure over a business/industry cycle: 5-Year Average Maintenance Capital Expenditure = R128 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.

OUTsurance Group's 5-Year Average Maintenance Capital Expenditure = R128 Mil

5. "Change In Working Capital" is from cashflow statement. OUTsurance Group's Change In Working Capital for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2025 was R2,967 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. OUTsurance Group's Shares Outstanding (Diluted Average) for the months ended in Jun. 2025 was 1544.006 Mil.

OUTsurance Group'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
=( 4707 +290+0
-5Y Avg of Maintenance CAPEX+Change In Working Capital )/Shares Outstanding (Diluted Average)
-127.556+2967)/1544.006
=5.08

Price-to-Owner-Earnings=Current Price/Owner Earnings per Share (TTM)
=81.84/5.08
=16.11

* 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 5.08 mean?
OUTsurance Group (JSE:OUT) has a Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) of 5.08 as of Jun. 2025. Warren Buffett defined owner earnings as reported earnings plus depreciation less average maintenance capital expenditure. View historical data on OUTsurance Group. This is 50% below median its historical median of 10.18. Over the past decade, OUTsurance Group's Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) has ranged from 1.75 to 18.27. According to the industry distribution chart, OUTsurance Group ranks #263 out of 353 companies in the Insurance industry, placing it in the top 74.5%.
Is OUTsurance Group's Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) too high?
OUTsurance Group's current Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) of 5.08 is 50% below median its 10-year median of 10.18. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.75 to a high of 18.27. The Insurance industry median Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) is 8.33. OUTsurance Group's value of 5.08 is 39% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, OUTsurance Group ranks #263 out of 353 companies in the Insurance industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, OUTsurance Group has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does OUTsurance Group's Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) compare to BRK.A and AIG?
According to the Insurance industry distribution chart, OUTsurance Group ranks #263 out of 353 companies for Owner Earnings per Share (TTM). This places OUTsurance Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) is 8.33. OUTsurance Group's value of 5.08 is 39% below this benchmark. Historically, OUTsurance Group's own Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) has ranged from 1.75 to 18.27 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 10.18 vs. the industry median of 8.33, OUTsurance Group 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 8.33, based on 353 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. OUTsurance Group's current Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) of 5.08 is 39% 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 OUTsurance Group. For the Insurance industry, the median Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) is 8.33 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. OUTsurance Group's current Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) is 5.08, which is 50% below median its own 10-year median of 10.18. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is OUTsurance Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, OUTsurance Group (JSE:OUT) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R46.64, compared to a current price of R81.84 — trading 75.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) is 5.08, which is 50% below median its 10-year median of 10.18 and 39% below the Insurance industry median of 8.33. OUTsurance Group's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 3 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 OUTsurance Group (JSE:OUT), the current Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) is 5.08 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 OUTsurance Group (JSE:OUT) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, OUTsurance Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of R81.84 is trading 75.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of R46.64. GuruFocus considers OUTsurance Group to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for JSE:OUT:

  • Owner Earnings per Share (TTM): 5.08 (50% below median its 10-year median of 10.18)
  • GF Value™: R46.64 vs. price of R81.84 (75.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 71/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 39% below the Insurance median (#263 of 353)

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


OUTsurance Group Business Description

Address 1241 Embankment Road, Zwartkop Extension 7, Centurion, GT, ZAF, 0157
OUTsurance Group Ltd is an insurance group that specialises in Property and Casualty insurance. Its main segments include personal insurance, business insurance, compulsory third-party vehicle insurance, life insurance, and administration services. The company provides motor, home, business, life, funeral, and pet insurance products through its subsidiaries. The company's primary source of revenue is insurance premiums. The group's activities are focused on the South African, Australian and Irish markets.
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