MDLZ (Mondelez International) Owner Earnings per Share (TTM): 0.85 (As of Jun. 2026) — 97% Below Median

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MDLZ Mondelez International Inc MDLZ
73 GF Score
Price $63.61
GF Value $54.19
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Mondelez International Owner Earnings per Share (TTM)?

Mondelez International MDLZ +0.13% 73 Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) is 0.85 as of Jun. 2026, which is 97% below its 10-year median of 24.86. GuruFocus rates MDLZ with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of $54.19 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 961 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Mondelez International ranks worse than 90.01% 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)."

Mondelez International's Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $0.85. It's Price-to-Owner-Earnings ratio for today is 74.84.


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

MDLZ' s Price-to-Owner-Earnings Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 8.79   Med: 24.86   Max: 124.86
Current: 74.76


During the past 13 years, the highest Price-to-Owner-Earnings ratio of Mondelez International was 124.86. The lowest was 8.79. And the median was 24.86.


MDLZ's Price-to-Owner-Earnings is ranked worse than
90.01% of 961 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 14.94 vs MDLZ: 74.76

Mondelez International's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $0.40. Its Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $1.92. It's PE Ratio (TTM) ratio for today is 33.13.

Mondelez International's EPS without NRI for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $0.40. Its EPS without NRI for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $2.32. It's PE Ratio without NRI ratio for today is 27.39.


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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.


Mondelez International Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) Related Terms


Mondelez International Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Mondelez International'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.

Mondelez International Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) Chart

Mondelez International Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Owner Earnings per Share (TTM)
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 3.04 1.87 3.63 3.32 1.59

Mondelez International 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 2.32 2.00 1.59 1.50 0.85

MDLZ vs HSY, TR, SOWG: Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) Comparison

For the Confectioners subindustry, Mondelez International'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.


Mondelez International Price-to-Owner-Earnings vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Mondelez International's Price-to-Owner-Earnings distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Mondelez International 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)

Mondelez International's Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) Calculation:

TTM / Last Quarter Average of Last 20 Quarters
Net Income 3,516
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization 1,388
Change In Deferred Tax 234
5Y Average of Maintenance Capital Expenditure 841
Change In Working Capital -1,010
Shares Outstanding (Diluted Average) 3,861

1. Start with "Net Income" from income statement. Mondelez International's Net Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $3,516 Mil.

2. "Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization" is from cashflow statement. Mondelez International's Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $1,388 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. Mondelez International's Change In Deferred Tax for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $234 Mil.

4. Average maintenance capital expenditure over a business/industry cycle: 5-Year Average Maintenance Capital Expenditure = $841 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.

Mondelez International's 5-Year Average Maintenance Capital Expenditure = $841 Mil

5. "Change In Working Capital" is from cashflow statement. Mondelez International's Change In Working Capital for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $-1,010 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. Mondelez International's Shares Outstanding (Diluted Average) for the months ended in Jun. 2026 was 3861.000 Mil.

Mondelez International'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
=( 3516 +1388+234
-5Y Avg of Maintenance CAPEX+Change In Working Capital )/Shares Outstanding (Diluted Average)
-840.75808440415+-1010)/3861.000
=0.85

Price-to-Owner-Earnings=Current Price/Owner Earnings per Share (TTM)
=63.61/0.85
=74.84

* 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 0.85 mean?
Mondelez International (MDLZ) has a Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) of 0.85 as of Jun. 2026. Warren Buffett defined owner earnings as reported earnings plus depreciation less average maintenance capital expenditure. View historical data on Mondelez International. This is 97% below median its historical median of 24.86. Over the past decade, Mondelez International's Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) has ranged from 8.79 to 124.86. According to the industry distribution chart, Mondelez International ranks #865 out of 961 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 90%.
Is Mondelez International's Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) too high?
Mondelez International's current Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) of 0.85 is 97% below median its 10-year median of 24.86. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 8.79 to a high of 124.86. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) is 14.94. Mondelez International's value of 0.85 is 94.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Mondelez International ranks #865 out of 961 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Mondelez International has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Mondelez International's Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) compare to HSY and TR?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Mondelez International ranks #865 out of 961 companies for Owner Earnings per Share (TTM). This places Mondelez International in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) is 14.94. Mondelez International's value of 0.85 is 94.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Mondelez International's own Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) has ranged from 8.79 to 124.86 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 24.86 vs. the industry median of 14.94, Mondelez International 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 14.94, based on 961 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. Mondelez International's current Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) of 0.85 is 94.3% 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 Mondelez International. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) is 14.94 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Mondelez International's current Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) is 0.85, which is 97% below median its own 10-year median of 24.86. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Mondelez International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mondelez International (MDLZ) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $54.19, compared to a current price of $63.61 — trading 17.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) is 0.85, which is 97% below median its 10-year median of 24.86 and 94.3% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 14.94. Mondelez International's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 7 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 Mondelez International (MDLZ), the current Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) is 0.85 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 Mondelez International (MDLZ) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mondelez International stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $63.61 is trading 17.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $54.19. GuruFocus considers Mondelez International to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for MDLZ:

  • Owner Earnings per Share (TTM): 0.85 (97% below median its 10-year median of 24.86)
  • GF Value™: $54.19 vs. price of $63.61 (17.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 73/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 94.3% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#865 of 961)

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


Mondelez International Business Description

Address 905 West Fulton Market, Suite 200, Chicago, IL, USA, 60607
Mondelez has operated independently since its split from the former Kraft Foods North American grocery business in October 2012. The firm is a leading player in the global snack enclave with a presence in the biscuit (48% of sales as of the end of fiscal 2025), chocolate (33%), gum/candy (10%), beverage (3%), and cheese and grocery (6%) aisles. Mondelez's portfolio includes well-known brands like Oreo, Chips Ahoy, Halls, and Cadbury. The firm derives around one-third of its revenue from developing markets, around 40% from Europe, and more than one-fourth from North America.
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