NICO Holdings (MSW:NICO) Owner Earnings per Share (TTM): 512.87 (As of Dec. 2025) — 15729% Above Median

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MSW:NICO NICO Holdings PLC MSW:NICO
77 GF Score
Price MWK1,491.97
GF Value MWK1,264.45
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is NICO Holdings Owner Earnings per Share (TTM)?

NICO Holdings MSW:NICO -0.14% 77 Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) is 512.87 as of Dec. 2025, which is 15729% above its 10-year median of 3.24. GuruFocus rates MSW:NICO with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of MWK1,264.45 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 353 Insurance companies, NICO Holdings ranks better than 84.42% 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)."

NICO Holdings's Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was MWK512.87. It's Price-to-Owner-Earnings ratio for today is 2.91.


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

MSW:NICO' s Price-to-Owner-Earnings Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.91   Med: 3.24   Max: 3.39
Current: 2.91


During the past 5 years, the highest Price-to-Owner-Earnings ratio of NICO Holdings was 3.39. The lowest was 2.91. And the median was 3.24.


MSW:NICO's Price-to-Owner-Earnings is ranked better than
84.42% of 353 companies
in the Insurance industry
Industry Median: 8.33 vs MSW:NICO: 2.91

NICO Holdings's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was MWK160.91. Its Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was MWK160.91. It's PE Ratio (TTM) ratio for today is 9.27.

NICO Holdings's EPS without NRI for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was MWK160.82. Its EPS without NRI for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was MWK160.82. It's PE Ratio without NRI ratio for today is 9.28.


Be Aware

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.


NICO Holdings Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) Related Terms


NICO Holdings Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) Historical Data

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The historical data trend for NICO Holdings'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.

NICO Holdings Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) Chart

NICO Holdings Annual Data
Trend Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec24 Dec25
Owner Earnings per Share (TTM)
0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 512.87

NICO Holdings Semi-Annual Data
Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec24 Dec25
Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 512.87

MSW:NICO vs BRK.A, AIG, HIG: Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) Comparison

For the Insurance - Diversified subindustry, NICO Holdings'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.


NICO Holdings Price-to-Owner-Earnings vs Insurance Industry

For the Insurance industry and Financial Services sector, NICO Holdings's Price-to-Owner-Earnings distribution charts can be found below:

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


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NICO Holdings 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)

NICO Holdings's Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) Calculation:

Last Year Average of Last 5 Years
Net Income 167,833
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization 11,850
Change In Deferred Tax 0
5Y Average of Maintenance Capital Expenditure 8,037
Change In Working Capital 363,302
Shares Outstanding (Diluted Average) 1,043

1. Start with "Net Income" from income statement. NICO Holdings's Net Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was MWK167,833 Mil.

2. "Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization" is from cashflow statement. NICO Holdings's Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was MWK11,850 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. NICO Holdings's Change In Deferred Tax for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was MWK0 Mil.

4. Average maintenance capital expenditure over a business/industry cycle: 5-Year Average Maintenance Capital Expenditure = MWK8,037 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.

NICO Holdings's 5-Year Average Maintenance Capital Expenditure = MWK8,037 Mil

5. "Change In Working Capital" is from cashflow statement. NICO Holdings's Change In Working Capital for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was MWK363,302 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. NICO Holdings's Shares Outstanding (Diluted Average) for the months ended in Dec. 2025 was 1043.041 Mil.

NICO Holdings's Onwer Earnings Per Share for Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

Owner Earnings per Share (TTM)
=( Net Income+Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization+Change In Deferred Tax
=( 167833.192 +11850.295+0
-5Y Avg of Maintenance CAPEX+Change In Working Capital )/Shares Outstanding (Diluted Average)
-8036.572+363301.539)/1043.041
=512.87

Price-to-Owner-Earnings=Current Price/Owner Earnings per Share (TTM)
=1491.97/512.87
=2.91

* 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 512.87 mean?
NICO Holdings (MSW:NICO) has a Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) of 512.87 as of Dec. 2025. Warren Buffett defined owner earnings as reported earnings plus depreciation less average maintenance capital expenditure. View historical data on NICO Holdings. This is 15729% above median its historical median of 3.24. Over the past decade, NICO Holdings' Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) has ranged from 2.91 to 3.39. According to the industry distribution chart, NICO Holdings ranks #55 out of 353 companies in the Insurance industry, placing it in the top 15.6%.
Is NICO Holdings' Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) too high?
NICO Holdings' current Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) of 512.87 is 15729% above median its 10-year median of 3.24. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.91 to a high of 3.39. The Insurance industry median Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) is 8.33. NICO Holdings' value of 512.87 is 6056.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, NICO Holdings ranks #55 out of 353 companies in the Insurance industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, NICO Holdings has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does NICO Holdings' Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) compare to BRK.A and AIG?
According to the Insurance industry distribution chart, NICO Holdings ranks #55 out of 353 companies for Owner Earnings per Share (TTM). This places NICO Holdings in the top 16% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) is 8.33. NICO Holdings' value of 512.87 is 6056.9% above this benchmark. Historically, NICO Holdings' own Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) has ranged from 2.91 to 3.39 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.24 vs. the industry median of 8.33, NICO Holdings 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 an Insurance company?
The median Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) among Insurance companies is 8.33, based on 353 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. NICO Holdings's current Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) of 512.87 is 6056.9% 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 NICO Holdings. For the Insurance industry, the median Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) is 8.33 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. NICO Holdings's current Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) is 512.87, which is 15729% above median its own 10-year median of 3.24. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is NICO Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, NICO Holdings (MSW:NICO) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MWK1,264.45, compared to a current price of MWK1,491.97 — trading 18% above its estimated fair value. The current Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) is 512.87, which is 15729% above median its 10-year median of 3.24 and 6056.9% above the Insurance industry median of 8.33. NICO Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 77/100 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 NICO Holdings (MSW:NICO), the current Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) is 512.87 as of Dec. 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 NICO Holdings (MSW:NICO) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, NICO Holdings stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of MWK1,491.97 is trading 18% above its estimated GF Value™ of MWK1,264.45. GuruFocus considers NICO Holdings to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for MSW:NICO:

  • Owner Earnings per Share (TTM): 512.87 (15729% above median its 10-year median of 3.24)
  • GF Value™: MWK1,264.45 vs. price of MWK1,491.97 (18% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 77/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 6056.9% above the Insurance median (#55 of 353)

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


NICO Holdings Business Description

Address Chibisa House-19 Glyn Jones Road, PO Box 501, Blantyre, MWI
NICO Holdings PLC is a Malawi-based financial service company that operates in diversified business. Its segments include Life Insurance and Pension, General Insurance business, Banking business, Investment Holding, Asset Management, and Information Technology. Its general insurance segment offers personal and commercial insurance covering motor vehicle, building, road construction, liability, engineering, professional indemnity, marine hull & cargo, fire, and personal accidents throughout Malawi, Zambia, Tanzania, and Uganda. In contrast, life insurance and pension products including Endowment Assurance are offered in Malawi and Mozambique. The majority of the revenue is earned from the Insurance sector. while its Asset Management and Banking segments only operate in Malawi.
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