Future (LSE:FUTR) Owner Earnings per Share (TTM): 1.17 (As of Sep. 2025)

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LSE:FUTR Future PLC LSE:FUTR
58 GF Score
Price £2.94
GF Value £8.10
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Future Owner Earnings per Share (TTM)?

Future LSE:FUTR +1.87% 58 Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) is 1.17 as of Sep. 2025. GuruFocus rates LSE:FUTR with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of £8.10 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 453 Media - Diversified companies, Future ranks better than 89.4% 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)."

Future does not have enough data to calculate Owner Earnings per Share (TTM), so as Price-to-Owner-Earnings ratio.


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

LSE:FUTR' s Price-to-Owner-Earnings Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.44   Med: 17.12   Max: 90.41
Current: 2.5


During the past 13 years, the highest Price-to-Owner-Earnings ratio of Future was 90.41. The lowest was 2.44. And the median was 17.12.


LSE:FUTR's Price-to-Owner-Earnings is ranked better than
89.4% of 453 companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 11.38 vs LSE:FUTR: 2.50

Future's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was £0.13. Its Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was £0.37. It's PE Ratio (TTM) ratio for today is 7.96.

Future's EPS without NRI for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was £0.22. Its EPS without NRI for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was £0.58. It's PE Ratio without NRI ratio for today is 5.08.


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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 FactSet. 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.


Future Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) Related Terms


Future Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Future'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.

Future Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) Chart

Future Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
Owner Earnings per Share (TTM)
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.03 1.56 1.23 1.25 0.96

Future Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
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 1.41 1.28 1.24 0.99 0.91

LSE:FUTR vs NYT, WLY: Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) Comparison

For the Publishing subindustry, Future'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.


Future Price-to-Owner-Earnings vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Future's Price-to-Owner-Earnings distribution charts can be found below:

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


LSE:FUTR
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Future 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)

Future does not have enough data to calculate Owner Earnings per Share (TTM). Please check Wal-Mart Stores Inc, as your reference.

What does a Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) of 1.17 mean?
Future (LSE:FUTR) has a Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) of 1.17 as of Sep. 2025. Warren Buffett defined owner earnings as reported earnings plus depreciation less average maintenance capital expenditure. View historical data on Future. According to the industry distribution chart, Future ranks #48 out of 453 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 10.6%.
Is Future's Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) too high?
Future's current Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) is 1.17. The Media - Diversified industry median Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) is 11.38. Future's value of 1.17 is 89.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Future ranks #48 out of 453 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Future has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Future's Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) compare to NYT and WLY?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Future ranks #48 out of 453 companies for Owner Earnings per Share (TTM). This places Future in the top 11% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) is 11.38. Future's value of 1.17 is 89.7% below this benchmark. 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) among Media - Diversified companies is 11.38, based on 453 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. Future's current Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) of 1.17 is 89.7% 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 Future. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) is 11.38 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Future's current Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) is 1.17. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Future stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Future (LSE:FUTR) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is £8.10, compared to a current price of £2.94 — trading 63.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) is 1.17 and 89.7% below the Media - Diversified industry median of 11.38. Future's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 with 6 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 Future (LSE:FUTR), the current Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) is 1.17 as of Sep. 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 Future (LSE:FUTR) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Future stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of £2.94 is trading 63.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of £8.10. GuruFocus considers Future to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for LSE:FUTR:

  • Owner Earnings per Share (TTM): 1.17
  • GF Value™: £8.10 vs. price of £2.94 (63.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 58/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 89.7% below the Media - Diversified median (#48 of 453)

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


Future Business Description

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Future PLC is a platform for specialist media underpinned by proprietary technology and enabled by data, with diversified revenue streams. It focuses on various areas which include technology, games, films, music, and photography under brands such as Louder, Tom's Guide, PC Gamer, Digital Camera World, Marie Claire, and others. The company functions through the following divisions; the Media division which generates maximum revenue includes income from digital advertising, affiliate revenue for products, rewards, price comparison and events; and the Magazine division includes revenue associated with digital or printed magazines or bookazines from advertising, to subscriptions, to newstrade. Its reportable segments include the United Kingdom which derives key revenue, and the United States.
58GF Score

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