Agilent Technologies (MEX:A) Owner Earnings per Share (TTM): 57.57 (As of Apr. 2026) — 71% Above Median

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MEX:A Agilent Technologies Inc MEX:A
91 GF Score
Price MXN2,350.00
GF Value MXN2,483.83
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Agilent Technologies Owner Earnings per Share (TTM)?

Agilent Technologies MEX:A 91 Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) is 57.57 as of Apr. 2026, which is 71% above its 10-year median of 33.65. GuruFocus rates MEX:A with a GF Score™ of 91/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN2,483.83 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 75 Medical Diagnostics & Research companies, Agilent Technologies ranks worse than 69.33% 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)."

Agilent Technologies's Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was MXN57.57. It's Price-to-Owner-Earnings ratio for today is 40.82.


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

MEX:A' s Price-to-Owner-Earnings Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 23.14   Med: 33.65   Max: 66.94
Current: 40.82


During the past 13 years, the highest Price-to-Owner-Earnings ratio of Agilent Technologies was 66.94. The lowest was 23.14. And the median was 33.65.


MEX:A's Price-to-Owner-Earnings is ranked worse than
69.33% of 75 companies
in the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry
Industry Median: 27.11 vs MEX:A: 40.82

Agilent Technologies's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was MXN21.02. Its Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was MXN90.07. It's PE Ratio (TTM) ratio for today is 26.09.

Agilent Technologies's EPS without NRI for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was MXN26.10. Its EPS without NRI for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was MXN104.90. It's PE Ratio without NRI ratio for today is 22.40.


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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.


Agilent Technologies Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) Related Terms


Agilent Technologies Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Agilent Technologies'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.

Agilent Technologies Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) Chart

Agilent Technologies Annual Data
Trend Oct16 Oct17 Oct18 Oct19 Oct20 Oct21 Oct22 Oct23 Oct24 Oct25
Owner Earnings per Share (TTM)
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Agilent Technologies Quarterly Data
Jul21 Oct21 Jan22 Apr22 Jul22 Oct22 Jan23 Apr23 Jul23 Oct23 Jan24 Apr24 Jul24 Oct24 Jan25 Apr25 Jul25 Oct25 Jan26 Apr26
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 104.26 69.23 57.24 53.86 59.64

MEX:A vs NTRA, WAT, IDXX: Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) Comparison

For the Diagnostics & Research subindustry, Agilent Technologies'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.


Agilent Technologies Price-to-Owner-Earnings vs Medical Diagnostics & Research Industry

For the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry and Healthcare sector, Agilent Technologies's Price-to-Owner-Earnings distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Agilent Technologies 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)

Agilent Technologies's Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) Calculation:

TTM / Last Quarter Average of Last 20 Quarters
Net Income 25,594
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization 5,006
Change In Deferred Tax -899
5Y Average of Maintenance Capital Expenditure 5,618
Change In Working Capital -6,784
Shares Outstanding (Diluted Average) 283

1. Start with "Net Income" from income statement. Agilent Technologies's Net Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was MXN25,594 Mil.

2. "Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization" is from cashflow statement. Agilent Technologies's Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was MXN5,006 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. Agilent Technologies's Change In Deferred Tax for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was MXN-899 Mil.

4. Average maintenance capital expenditure over a business/industry cycle: 5-Year Average Maintenance Capital Expenditure = MXN5,618 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.

Agilent Technologies's 5-Year Average Maintenance Capital Expenditure = MXN5,618 Mil

5. "Change In Working Capital" is from cashflow statement. Agilent Technologies's Change In Working Capital for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was MXN-6,784 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. Agilent Technologies's Shares Outstanding (Diluted Average) for the months ended in Apr. 2026 was 283.000 Mil.

Agilent Technologies's Onwer Earnings Per Share for Apr. 2026 is calculated as:

Owner Earnings per Share (TTM)
=( Net Income+Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization+Change In Deferred Tax
=( 25594.468 +5006.168+-899.249
-5Y Avg of Maintenance CAPEX+Change In Working Capital )/Shares Outstanding (Diluted Average)
-5617.5557912162+-6783.672)/283.000
=57.57

Price-to-Owner-Earnings=Current Price/Owner Earnings per Share (TTM)
=2350.00/57.57
=40.82

* 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 57.57 mean?
Agilent Technologies (MEX:A) has a Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) of 57.57 as of Apr. 2026. Warren Buffett defined owner earnings as reported earnings plus depreciation less average maintenance capital expenditure. View historical data on Agilent Technologies. This is 71% above median its historical median of 33.65. Over the past decade, Agilent Technologies' Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) has ranged from 23.14 to 66.94. According to the industry distribution chart, Agilent Technologies ranks #52 out of 75 companies in the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry, placing it in the top 69.3%.
Is Agilent Technologies' Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) too high?
Agilent Technologies' current Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) of 57.57 is 71% above median its 10-year median of 33.65. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 23.14 to a high of 66.94. The Medical Diagnostics & Research industry median Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) is 27.11. Agilent Technologies' value of 57.57 is 112.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Agilent Technologies ranks #52 out of 75 companies in the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Agilent Technologies has a GF Score™ of 91/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Agilent Technologies' Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) compare to NTRA and WAT?
According to the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry distribution chart, Agilent Technologies ranks #52 out of 75 companies for Owner Earnings per Share (TTM). This places Agilent Technologies in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) is 27.11. Agilent Technologies' value of 57.57 is 112.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Agilent Technologies' own Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) has ranged from 23.14 to 66.94 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 33.65 vs. the industry median of 27.11, Agilent Technologies has consistently been above 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 Medical Diagnostics & Research company?
The median Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) among Medical Diagnostics & Research companies is 27.11, based on 75 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. Agilent Technologies's current Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) of 57.57 is 112.4% above 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 Agilent Technologies. For the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry, the median Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) is 27.11 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Agilent Technologies's current Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) is 57.57, which is 71% above median its own 10-year median of 33.65. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Agilent Technologies stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Agilent Technologies (MEX:A) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN2,483.83, compared to a current price of MXN2,350.00 — trading 5.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) is 57.57, which is 71% above median its 10-year median of 33.65 and 112.4% above the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry median of 27.11. Agilent Technologies' overall GF Score™ is 91/100 with 3 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 Agilent Technologies (MEX:A), the current Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) is 57.57 as of Apr. 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 Agilent Technologies (MEX:A) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Agilent Technologies stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of MXN2,350.00 is trading 5.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN2,483.83. GuruFocus considers Agilent Technologies to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for MEX:A:

  • Owner Earnings per Share (TTM): 57.57 (71% above median its 10-year median of 33.65)
  • GF Value™: MXN2,483.83 vs. price of MXN2,350.00 (5.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 91/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 112.4% above the Medical Diagnostics & Research median (#52 of 75)

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


Agilent Technologies Business Description

Address 5301 Stevens Creek Boulevard, Santa Clara, CA, USA, 95051
Originally spun out of Hewlett-Packard in 1999, Agilent has evolved into a leading life science and diagnostic firm. Today, Agilent's measurement technologies serve a broad base of customers with its three operating segments: life science and diagnostics, cross lab operations consisting of consumables and services, and applied end markets. Over half of its sales are generated from the biopharmaceutical, chemical, and advanced materials end markets, which we view as the stickiest end markets, but it also supports clinical lab, environmental, forensics, food, academic, and government-related organizations. The company is geographically diverse, with operations in the US and China representing the largest country concentrations.
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