NESRF (Northern Star Resources) Owner Earnings per Share (TTM): 0.88 (As of Jun. 2025) — 97% Below Median

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NESRF Northern Star Resources Ltd NESRF
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Price $13.75
GF Value $14.45
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Northern Star Resources Owner Earnings per Share (TTM)?

Northern Star Resources NESRF -1.43% 96 Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) is 0.88 as of Jun. 2025, which is 97% below its 10-year median of 34.08. GuruFocus rates NESRF with a GF Score™ of 96/100 and a GF Value™ of $14.45 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 419 Metals & Mining companies, Northern Star Resources ranks worse than 50.12% 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)."

Northern Star Resources's Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) ended in Jun. 2025 was $0.88. It's Price-to-Owner-Earnings ratio for today is 15.63.


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

NESRF' s Price-to-Owner-Earnings Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 7.88   Med: 34.08   Max: 224.24
Current: 15.61


During the past 13 years, the highest Price-to-Owner-Earnings ratio of Northern Star Resources was 224.24. The lowest was 7.88. And the median was 34.08.


NESRF's Price-to-Owner-Earnings is ranked worse than
50.12% of 419 companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 15.69 vs NESRF: 15.61

Northern Star Resources's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was $0.33. Its Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $0.77. It's PE Ratio (TTM) ratio for today is 17.81.

Northern Star Resources's EPS without NRI for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was $0.33. Its EPS without NRI for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $0.77. It's PE Ratio without NRI ratio for today is 17.81.


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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.


Northern Star Resources Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) Related Terms


Northern Star Resources Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Northern Star Resources'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.

Northern Star Resources Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) Chart

Northern Star Resources Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
Owner Earnings per Share (TTM)
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.75 0.13 0.24 0.58 0.88

Northern Star Resources Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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 0.58 0.00 0.88 0.00

NESRF vs NEM, AU: Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) Comparison

For the Gold subindustry, Northern Star Resources'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.


Northern Star Resources Price-to-Owner-Earnings vs Metals & Mining Industry

For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Northern Star Resources's Price-to-Owner-Earnings distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Northern Star Resources's Price-to-Owner-Earnings falls into.


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Northern Star Resources 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)

Northern Star Resources's Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) Calculation:

Last Year Average of Last 5 Years
Net Income 872
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization 889
Change In Deferred Tax 0
5Y Average of Maintenance Capital Expenditure 772
Change In Working Capital 0
Shares Outstanding (Diluted Average) 1,200

1. Start with "Net Income" from income statement. Northern Star Resources's Net Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2025 was $872 Mil.

2. "Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization" is from cashflow statement. Northern Star Resources's Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2025 was $889 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. Northern Star Resources's Change In Deferred Tax for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2025 was $0 Mil.

4. Average maintenance capital expenditure over a business/industry cycle: 5-Year Average Maintenance Capital Expenditure = $772 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.

Northern Star Resources's 5-Year Average Maintenance Capital Expenditure = $772 Mil

5. "Change In Working Capital" is from cashflow statement. Northern Star Resources's Change In Working Capital for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2025 was $0 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. Northern Star Resources's Shares Outstanding (Diluted Average) for the months ended in Jun. 2025 was 1200.448 Mil.

Northern Star Resources'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
=( 872.201 +888.802+0
-5Y Avg of Maintenance CAPEX+Change In Working Capital )/Shares Outstanding (Diluted Average)
-772.19+0)/1200.448
=0.88

Price-to-Owner-Earnings=Current Price/Owner Earnings per Share (TTM)
=13.75/0.88
=15.63

* 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 0.88 mean?
Northern Star Resources (NESRF) has a Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) of 0.88 as of Jun. 2025. Warren Buffett defined owner earnings as reported earnings plus depreciation less average maintenance capital expenditure. View historical data on Northern Star Resources. This is 97% below median its historical median of 34.08. Over the past decade, Northern Star Resources' Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) has ranged from 7.88 to 224.24. According to the industry distribution chart, Northern Star Resources ranks #210 out of 419 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 50.1%.
Is Northern Star Resources' Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) too high?
Northern Star Resources' current Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) of 0.88 is 97% below median its 10-year median of 34.08. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.88 to a high of 224.24. The Metals & Mining industry median Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) is 15.69. Northern Star Resources' value of 0.88 is 94.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Northern Star Resources ranks #210 out of 419 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Northern Star Resources has a GF Score™ of 96/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Northern Star Resources' Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) compare to NEM and AU?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Northern Star Resources ranks #210 out of 419 companies for Owner Earnings per Share (TTM). This places Northern Star Resources in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) is 15.69. Northern Star Resources' value of 0.88 is 94.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Northern Star Resources' own Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) has ranged from 7.88 to 224.24 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 34.08 vs. the industry median of 15.69, Northern Star Resources 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 Metals & Mining company?
The median Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) among Metals & Mining companies is 15.69, based on 419 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. Northern Star Resources's current Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) of 0.88 is 94.4% 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 Northern Star Resources. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) is 15.69 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Northern Star Resources's current Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) is 0.88, which is 97% below median its own 10-year median of 34.08. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Northern Star Resources stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Northern Star Resources (NESRF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $14.45, compared to a current price of $13.75 — trading 4.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) is 0.88, which is 97% below median its 10-year median of 34.08 and 94.4% below the Metals & Mining industry median of 15.69. Northern Star Resources' overall GF Score™ is 96/100 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 Northern Star Resources (NESRF), the current Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) is 0.88 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 Northern Star Resources (NESRF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Northern Star Resources stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $13.75 is trading 4.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $14.45. GuruFocus considers Northern Star Resources to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for NESRF:

  • Owner Earnings per Share (TTM): 0.88 (97% below median its 10-year median of 34.08)
  • GF Value™: $14.45 vs. price of $13.75 (4.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 96/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 94.4% below the Metals & Mining median (#210 of 419)

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


Northern Star Resources Business Description

Other Exchanges NS7:GermanyNST:Australia
Address 500 Hay Street, Level 4, Subiaco, Perth, WA, AUS, 6008
Northern Star is an Australia-based midtier global gold miner that sold around 1.6 million ounces of gold in fiscal 2025 from its three wholly owned mining operations in Australia and Alaska. Its operations are the result of significant merger and acquisition activity including 14 acquisitions and four asset sales since 2010. It had roughly a decade of reserves at the end of fiscal 2025.
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