LGIH (LGI Homes) Owner Earnings per Share (TTM): 5.35 (As of Jun. 2026) — 75% Below Median

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Price $57.03
GF Value $65.36
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is LGI Homes Owner Earnings per Share (TTM)?

LGI Homes LGIH +0.58% 68 Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) is 5.35 as of Jun. 2026, which is 75% below its 10-year median of 21.26. GuruFocus rates LGIH with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of $65.36 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 52 Homebuilding & Construction companies, LGI Homes ranks better than 61.54% 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)."

LGI Homes's Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $5.35. It's Price-to-Owner-Earnings ratio for today is 10.66.


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

LGIH' s Price-to-Owner-Earnings Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 10.2   Med: 21.26   Max: 55.52
Current: 10.65


During the past 13 years, the highest Price-to-Owner-Earnings ratio of LGI Homes was 55.52. The lowest was 10.20. And the median was 21.26.


LGIH's Price-to-Owner-Earnings is ranked better than
61.54% of 52 companies
in the Homebuilding & Construction industry
Industry Median: 14.155 vs LGIH: 10.65

LGI Homes's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $1.16. Its Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $2.85. It's PE Ratio (TTM) ratio for today is 20.01.

LGI Homes's EPS without NRI for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $1.16. Its EPS without NRI for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $3.22. It's PE Ratio without NRI ratio for today is 17.71.


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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.


LGI Homes Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) Related Terms


LGI Homes Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) Historical Data

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The historical data trend for LGI Homes'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.

LGI Homes Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) Chart

LGI Homes Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Owner Earnings per Share (TTM)
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LGI Homes Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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 -7.61 -7.27 -6.68 -3.50 5.35

LGIH vs DFH, BXBL, BZH: Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) Comparison

For the Residential Construction subindustry, LGI Homes'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.


LGI Homes Price-to-Owner-Earnings vs Homebuilding & Construction Industry

For the Homebuilding & Construction industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, LGI Homes's Price-to-Owner-Earnings distribution charts can be found below:

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


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LGI Homes 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)

LGI Homes's Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) Calculation:

TTM / Last Quarter Average of Last 20 Quarters
Net Income 66
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization 5
Change In Deferred Tax 0
5Y Average of Maintenance Capital Expenditure 2
Change In Working Capital 55
Shares Outstanding (Diluted Average) 23

1. Start with "Net Income" from income statement. LGI Homes's Net Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $66 Mil.

2. "Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization" is from cashflow statement. LGI Homes's Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $5 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. LGI Homes's Change In Deferred Tax for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $0 Mil.

4. Average maintenance capital expenditure over a business/industry cycle: 5-Year Average Maintenance Capital Expenditure = $2 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.

LGI Homes's 5-Year Average Maintenance Capital Expenditure = $2 Mil

5. "Change In Working Capital" is from cashflow statement. LGI Homes's Change In Working Capital for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $55 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. LGI Homes's Shares Outstanding (Diluted Average) for the months ended in Jun. 2026 was 23.280 Mil.

LGI Homes's Onwer Earnings Per Share for Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

Owner Earnings per Share (TTM)
=( Net Income+Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization+Change In Deferred Tax
=( 66.169 +4.968+0.041
-5Y Avg of Maintenance CAPEX+Change In Working Capital )/Shares Outstanding (Diluted Average)
-1.6906666666667+55.067)/23.280
=5.35

Price-to-Owner-Earnings=Current Price/Owner Earnings per Share (TTM)
=57.0287/5.35
=10.66

* 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 5.35 mean?
LGI Homes (LGIH) has a Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) of 5.35 as of Jun. 2026. Warren Buffett defined owner earnings as reported earnings plus depreciation less average maintenance capital expenditure. View historical data on LGI Homes. This is 75% below median its historical median of 21.26. Over the past decade, LGI Homes' Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) has ranged from 10.20 to 55.52. According to the industry distribution chart, LGI Homes ranks #20 out of 52 companies in the Homebuilding & Construction industry, placing it in the top 38.5%.
Is LGI Homes' Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) too high?
LGI Homes' current Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) of 5.35 is 75% below median its 10-year median of 21.26. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 10.20 to a high of 55.52. The Homebuilding & Construction industry median Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) is 14.16. LGI Homes' value of 5.35 is 62.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, LGI Homes ranks #20 out of 52 companies in the Homebuilding & Construction industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, LGI Homes has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does LGI Homes' Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) compare to DFH and BXBL?
According to the Homebuilding & Construction industry distribution chart, LGI Homes ranks #20 out of 52 companies for Owner Earnings per Share (TTM). This puts LGI Homes in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) is 14.16. LGI Homes' value of 5.35 is 62.2% below this benchmark. Historically, LGI Homes' own Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) has ranged from 10.20 to 55.52 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 21.26 vs. the industry median of 14.16, LGI Homes 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 Homebuilding & Construction company?
The median Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) among Homebuilding & Construction companies is 14.16, based on 52 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. LGI Homes's current Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) of 5.35 is 62.2% 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 LGI Homes. For the Homebuilding & Construction industry, the median Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) is 14.16 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. LGI Homes's current Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) is 5.35, which is 75% below median its own 10-year median of 21.26. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is LGI Homes stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LGI Homes (LGIH) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $65.36, compared to a current price of $57.03 — trading 12.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) is 5.35, which is 75% below median its 10-year median of 21.26 and 62.2% below the Homebuilding & Construction industry median of 14.16. LGI Homes' overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 8 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 LGI Homes (LGIH), the current Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) is 5.35 as of Jun. 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 LGI Homes (LGIH) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LGI Homes stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $57.03 is trading 12.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $65.36. GuruFocus considers LGI Homes to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for LGIH:

  • Owner Earnings per Share (TTM): 5.35 (75% below median its 10-year median of 21.26)
  • GF Value™: $65.36 vs. price of $57.03 (12.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 68/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 62.2% below the Homebuilding & Construction median (#20 of 52)

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


LGI Homes Business Description

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Address 1450 Lake Robbins Drive, Suite 430, The Woodlands, TX, USA, 77380
LGI Homes Inc is engaged in the design, construction, and sale of new homes in markets. The company's current product offerings include entry-level homes, including both detached homes and townhomes, and move-up homes sold, which are sold under the LGI Homes brand, and luxury series homes, which are sold under the Terrata Homes brand. It offers a set number of floor plans in each community with features that include upgrades, such as granite countertops, appliances, and ceramic tile flooring. The company has seven operating segments: West, Northwest, Central, Midwest, Florida, Southeast, and Mid-Atlantic. The majority of the revenue is generated from the Central division segment.
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