REACT Group (LSE:REAT) Owner Earnings per Share (TTM): 0.04 (As of Sep. 2025) — 100% Below Median

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LSE:REAT REACT Group PLC LSE:REAT
44 GF Score
Price £0.43
GF Value £0.82
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
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What is REACT Group Owner Earnings per Share (TTM)?

REACT Group LSE:REAT +3.66% 44 Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) is 0.04 as of Sep. 2025, which is 100% below its 10-year median of 8.77. GuruFocus rates LSE:REAT with a GF Score™ of 44/100 and a GF Value™ of £0.82 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 554 Business Services companies, REACT Group ranks better than 52.89% 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)."

REACT Group's Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) ended in Sep. 2025 was £0.04. It's Price-to-Owner-Earnings ratio for today is 10.63.


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

LSE:REAT' s Price-to-Owner-Earnings Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.66   Med: 8.77   Max: 101.39
Current: 11.71


During the past 13 years, the highest Price-to-Owner-Earnings ratio of REACT Group was 101.39. The lowest was 4.66. And the median was 8.77.


LSE:REAT's Price-to-Owner-Earnings is ranked better than
52.89% of 554 companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 12.535 vs LSE:REAT: 11.71

REACT Group's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was £-0.00. Its Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was £-0.01. It's PE Ratio (TTM) ratio for today is At Loss.

REACT Group's EPS without NRI for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was £0.06. Its EPS without NRI for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was £0.12. It's PE Ratio without NRI ratio for today is 3.51.


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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.


REACT Group Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) Related Terms


REACT Group Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) Historical Data

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The historical data trend for REACT 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.

REACT Group Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) Chart

REACT Group Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
Owner Earnings per Share (TTM)
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REACT Group 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 0.00 0.10 0.00 0.04 0.00

LSE:REAT vs CTAS, CPRT, GPN: Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) Comparison

For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, REACT 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.


REACT Group Price-to-Owner-Earnings vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, REACT Group's Price-to-Owner-Earnings distribution charts can be found below:

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


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REACT 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)

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

Last Year Average of Last 5 Years
Net Income -0.34
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization 2.46
Change In Deferred Tax 0.07
5Y Average of Maintenance Capital Expenditure 0.16
Change In Working Capital -1.13
Shares Outstanding (Diluted Average) 25.80

1. Start with "Net Income" from income statement. REACT Group's Net Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Sep. 2025 was £-0.34 Mil.

2. "Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization" is from cashflow statement. REACT Group's Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Sep. 2025 was £2.46 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. REACT Group's Change In Deferred Tax for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Sep. 2025 was £0.07 Mil.

4. Average maintenance capital expenditure over a business/industry cycle: 5-Year Average Maintenance Capital Expenditure = £0.16 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.

REACT Group's 5-Year Average Maintenance Capital Expenditure = £0.16 Mil

5. "Change In Working Capital" is from cashflow statement. REACT Group's Change In Working Capital for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Sep. 2025 was £-1.13 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. REACT Group's Shares Outstanding (Diluted Average) for the months ended in Sep. 2025 was 25.800 Mil.

REACT Group's Onwer Earnings Per Share for Sep. 2025 is calculated as:

Owner Earnings per Share (TTM)
=( Net Income+Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization+Change In Deferred Tax
=( -0.34 +2.455+0.071
-5Y Avg of Maintenance CAPEX+Change In Working Capital )/Shares Outstanding (Diluted Average)
-0.164+-1.13)/25.800
=0.04

Price-to-Owner-Earnings=Current Price/Owner Earnings per Share (TTM)
=0.425/0.04
=10.63

* 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 0.04 mean?
REACT Group (LSE:REAT) has a Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) of 0.04 as of Sep. 2025. Warren Buffett defined owner earnings as reported earnings plus depreciation less average maintenance capital expenditure. View historical data on REACT Group. This is 100% below median its historical median of 8.77. Over the past decade, REACT Group's Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) has ranged from 4.66 to 101.39. According to the industry distribution chart, REACT Group ranks #261 out of 554 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 47.1%.
Is REACT Group's Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) too high?
REACT Group's current Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) of 0.04 is 100% below median its 10-year median of 8.77. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.66 to a high of 101.39. The Business Services industry median Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) is 12.54. REACT Group's value of 0.04 is 99.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, REACT Group ranks #261 out of 554 companies in the Business Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, REACT Group has a GF Score™ of 44/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does REACT Group's Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) compare to CTAS and CPRT?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, REACT Group ranks #261 out of 554 companies for Owner Earnings per Share (TTM). This puts REACT Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) is 12.54. REACT Group's value of 0.04 is 99.7% below this benchmark. Historically, REACT Group's own Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) has ranged from 4.66 to 101.39 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.77 vs. the industry median of 12.54, REACT 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 a Business Services company?
The median Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) among Business Services companies is 12.54, based on 554 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. REACT Group's current Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) of 0.04 is 99.7% 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 REACT Group. For the Business Services industry, the median Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) is 12.54 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. REACT Group's current Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) is 0.04, which is 100% below median its own 10-year median of 8.77. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is REACT Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, REACT Group (LSE:REAT) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.82, compared to a current price of £0.43 — trading 48.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) is 0.04, which is 100% below median its 10-year median of 8.77 and 99.7% below the Business Services industry median of 12.54. REACT Group's overall GF Score™ is 44/100 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 REACT Group (LSE:REAT), the current Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) is 0.04 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 REACT Group (LSE:REAT) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, REACT Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of £0.43 is trading 48.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of £0.82. GuruFocus considers REACT Group to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for LSE:REAT:

  • Owner Earnings per Share (TTM): 0.04 (100% below median its 10-year median of 8.77)
  • GF Value™: £0.82 vs. price of £0.43 (48.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 44/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 99.7% below the Business Services median (#261 of 554)

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


REACT Group Business Description

Address Holly House, Shady Lane, Birmingham, GBR, B44 9ER
REACT Group PLC is engaged in providing cleaning, decontamination, hygiene services, drainage and plumbing including both contracted commercial cleaning and specialist emergency decontamination work. Its objective is to maintain and/or rapidly return its customer's property to safe, clean, operational use and do this through regular specialist cleaning and/or emergency response to potentially harmful incidents. The business operates through three divisions; commercial windows & cladding, hygiene & maintenance, and, emergency & decontamination. It has three operating segments; Contract Maintenance, Contract Reactive, and Ad Hoc work, out of which a majority of the revenue is generated from the contract maintenance segment.
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