PCI-PAL (LSE:PCIP) Owner Earnings per Share (TTM): -0.01 (As of Jun. 2025)


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GF Value £0.72
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What is PCI-PAL Owner Earnings per Share (TTM)?

PCI-PAL LSE:PCIP 47 Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) is -0.01 as of Jun. 2025. GuruFocus rates LSE:PCIP with a GF Score™ of 47/100 and a GF Value™ of £0.72 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,211 Software companies, PCI-PAL ranks worse than 82576.3% 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)."

PCI-PAL's Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) ended in Jun. 2025 was £-0.01. It's Price-to-Owner-Earnings ratio for today is 0.


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


During the past 13 years, the highest Price-to-Owner-Earnings ratio of PCI-PAL was 5.49. The lowest was 2.35. And the median was 3.21.


LSE:PCIP's Price-to-Owner-Earnings is not ranked *
in the Software industry.
Industry Median: 17.24
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Price-to-Owner-Earnings only.

PCI-PAL's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was £-0.01. Its Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was £-0.01. It's PE Ratio (TTM) ratio for today is At Loss.

PCI-PAL's EPS without NRI for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was £-0.01. Its EPS without NRI for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was £-0.01. It's PE Ratio without NRI ratio for today is At Loss.


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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.


PCI-PAL Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) Related Terms


PCI-PAL Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) Historical Data

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The historical data trend for PCI-PAL'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.

PCI-PAL Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) Chart

PCI-PAL Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
Owner Earnings per Share (TTM)
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PCI-PAL Semi-Annual Data
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LSE:PCIP vs MSFT, ORCL, PLTR: Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) Comparison

For the Software - Infrastructure subindustry, PCI-PAL'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.


PCI-PAL Price-to-Owner-Earnings vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, PCI-PAL's Price-to-Owner-Earnings distribution charts can be found below:

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


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PCI-PAL 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)

PCI-PAL's Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) Calculation:

Last Year Average of Last 5 Years
Net Income 0.04
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization 1.55
Change In Deferred Tax -0.21
5Y Average of Maintenance Capital Expenditure 1.51
Change In Working Capital -0.35
Shares Outstanding (Diluted Average) 81.13

1. Start with "Net Income" from income statement. PCI-PAL's Net Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2025 was £0.04 Mil.

2. "Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization" is from cashflow statement. PCI-PAL's Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2025 was £1.55 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. PCI-PAL's Change In Deferred Tax for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2025 was £-0.21 Mil.

4. Average maintenance capital expenditure over a business/industry cycle: 5-Year Average Maintenance Capital Expenditure = £1.51 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.

PCI-PAL's 5-Year Average Maintenance Capital Expenditure = £1.51 Mil

5. "Change In Working Capital" is from cashflow statement. PCI-PAL's Change In Working Capital for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2025 was £-0.35 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. PCI-PAL's Shares Outstanding (Diluted Average) for the months ended in Jun. 2025 was 81.128 Mil.

PCI-PAL'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
=( 0.041 +1.551+-0.213
-5Y Avg of Maintenance CAPEX+Change In Working Capital )/Shares Outstanding (Diluted Average)
-1.5066+-0.348)/81.128
=-0.01

Price-to-Owner-Earnings=Current Price/Owner Earnings per Share (TTM)
=0.435/-0.01
=0

* 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 -0.01 mean?
PCI-PAL (LSE:PCIP) has a Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) of -0.01 as of Jun. 2025. Warren Buffett defined owner earnings as reported earnings plus depreciation less average maintenance capital expenditure. View historical data on PCI-PAL. Over the past decade, PCI-PAL's Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) has ranged from 2.35 to 5.49. According to the industry distribution chart, PCI-PAL ranks #999999 out of 1211 companies in the Software industry.
Is PCI-PAL's Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) too high?
PCI-PAL's current Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) is -0.01. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.35 to a high of 5.49. Based on the distribution chart, PCI-PAL ranks #999999 out of 1211 companies in the Software industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, PCI-PAL has a GF Score™ of 47/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does PCI-PAL's Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) compare to MSFT and ORCL?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, PCI-PAL ranks #999999 out of 1211 companies for Owner Earnings per Share (TTM). This places PCI-PAL in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) is 17.24. Historically, PCI-PAL's own Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) has ranged from 2.35 to 5.49 over the past decade. 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 Software company?
The median Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) among Software companies is 17.24, based on 1,211 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. 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 PCI-PAL. For the Software industry, the median Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) is 17.24 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. PCI-PAL's current Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) is -0.01. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is PCI-PAL stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PCI-PAL (LSE:PCIP) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.72, compared to a current price of £0.44 — trading 39.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) is -0.01. PCI-PAL's overall GF Score™ is 47/100 with 2 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 PCI-PAL (LSE:PCIP), the current Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) is -0.01 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 PCI-PAL (LSE:PCIP) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PCI-PAL stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of £0.44 is trading 39.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of £0.72. GuruFocus considers PCI-PAL to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for LSE:PCIP:

  • Owner Earnings per Share (TTM): -0.01
  • GF Value™: £0.72 vs. price of £0.44 (39.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 47/100 with 2 warning signs

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


PCI-PAL Business Description

Address 7 Gamma Terrace, Ransomes Europark, Ipswich, Suffolk, GBR, IP3 9FF
PCI-PAL PLC is a holding company engaged in the peripheral component interconnect (PCI) and telephony services business. It operates as a specialist provider of secure payments solutions, including a cloud-based, Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard compliant suite. Its business activities include accepting contracts across a range of market sectors including retail, services, leisure, public, and charity sector. It operates the business across the United Kingdom serving the other markets. It operates one business sector: the service of providing data secure payment card authorizations for call centre operations and this is delivered on a regional basis. The company operates in EMEA, North America and ANZ region, out of which it generates maximum revenue from EMEA.
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