Balmer Lawrie Investments (NSE:BLIL) Owner Earnings per Share (TTM): 5.58 (As of Mar. 2026) — 61% Below Median

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NSE:BLIL Balmer Lawrie Investments Ltd NSE:BLIL
61 GF Score
Price ₹71.44
GF Value ₹83.75
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Balmer Lawrie Investments Owner Earnings per Share (TTM)?

Balmer Lawrie Investments NSE:BLIL +0.42% 61 Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) is 5.58 as of Mar. 2026, which is 61% below its 10-year median of 14.17. GuruFocus rates NSE:BLIL with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹83.75 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 280 Conglomerates companies, Balmer Lawrie Investments ranks worse than 53.93% 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)."

Balmer Lawrie Investments's Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹5.58. It's Price-to-Owner-Earnings ratio for today is 12.8.


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

NSE:BLIL' s Price-to-Owner-Earnings Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 7.54   Med: 14.17   Max: 81.43
Current: 12.8


During the past 13 years, the highest Price-to-Owner-Earnings ratio of Balmer Lawrie Investments was 81.43. The lowest was 7.54. And the median was 14.17.


NSE:BLIL's Price-to-Owner-Earnings is ranked worse than
53.93% of 280 companies
in the Conglomerates industry
Industry Median: 11.5 vs NSE:BLIL: 12.80

Balmer Lawrie Investments's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was ₹2.05. Its Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was ₹5.88. It's PE Ratio (TTM) ratio for today is 12.15.

Balmer Lawrie Investments's EPS without NRI for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was ₹2.05. Its EPS without NRI for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was ₹6.66. It's PE Ratio without NRI ratio for today is 10.73.


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.


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Balmer Lawrie Investments Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Balmer Lawrie Investments's Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) can be seen below:

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* 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.

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NSE:BLIL vs : Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) Comparison

For the Conglomerates subindustry, Balmer Lawrie Investments'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.


Balmer Lawrie Investments Price-to-Owner-Earnings vs Conglomerates Industry

For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, Balmer Lawrie Investments's Price-to-Owner-Earnings distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Balmer Lawrie Investments's Price-to-Owner-Earnings falls into.


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Balmer Lawrie Investments 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)

Balmer Lawrie Investments's Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) Calculation:

Last Year Average of Last 5 Years
Net Income 1,784
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization 761
Change In Deferred Tax 0
5Y Average of Maintenance Capital Expenditure 519
Change In Working Capital -788
Shares Outstanding (Diluted Average) 222

1. Start with "Net Income" from income statement. Balmer Lawrie Investments's Net Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹1,784 Mil.

2. "Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization" is from cashflow statement. Balmer Lawrie Investments's Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹761 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. Balmer Lawrie Investments's Change In Deferred Tax for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹0 Mil.

4. Average maintenance capital expenditure over a business/industry cycle: 5-Year Average Maintenance Capital Expenditure = ₹519 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.

Balmer Lawrie Investments's 5-Year Average Maintenance Capital Expenditure = ₹519 Mil

5. "Change In Working Capital" is from cashflow statement. Balmer Lawrie Investments's Change In Working Capital for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹-788 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. Balmer Lawrie Investments's Shares Outstanding (Diluted Average) for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was 221.876 Mil.

Balmer Lawrie Investments's Onwer Earnings Per Share for Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Owner Earnings per Share (TTM)
=( Net Income+Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization+Change In Deferred Tax
=( 1783.887 +760.804+0
-5Y Avg of Maintenance CAPEX+Change In Working Capital )/Shares Outstanding (Diluted Average)
-519.17+-788.328)/221.876
=5.58

Price-to-Owner-Earnings=Current Price/Owner Earnings per Share (TTM)
=71.44/5.58
=12.8

* 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 5.58 mean?
Balmer Lawrie Investments (NSE:BLIL) has a Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) of 5.58 as of Mar. 2026. Warren Buffett defined owner earnings as reported earnings plus depreciation less average maintenance capital expenditure. View historical data on Balmer Lawrie Investments. This is 61% below median its historical median of 14.17. Over the past decade, Balmer Lawrie Investments' Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) has ranged from 7.54 to 81.43. According to the industry distribution chart, Balmer Lawrie Investments ranks #151 out of 280 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 53.9%.
Is Balmer Lawrie Investments' Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) too high?
Balmer Lawrie Investments' current Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) of 5.58 is 61% below median its 10-year median of 14.17. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.54 to a high of 81.43. The Conglomerates industry median Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) is 11.50. Balmer Lawrie Investments' value of 5.58 is 51.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Balmer Lawrie Investments ranks #151 out of 280 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Balmer Lawrie Investments has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Balmer Lawrie Investments' Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) compare to ?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, Balmer Lawrie Investments ranks #151 out of 280 companies for Owner Earnings per Share (TTM). This places Balmer Lawrie Investments in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) is 11.50. Balmer Lawrie Investments' value of 5.58 is 51.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Balmer Lawrie Investments' own Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) has ranged from 7.54 to 81.43 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 14.17 vs. the industry median of 11.50, Balmer Lawrie Investments 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 Conglomerates company?
The median Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) among Conglomerates companies is 11.50, based on 280 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. Balmer Lawrie Investments's current Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) of 5.58 is 51.5% 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 Balmer Lawrie Investments. For the Conglomerates industry, the median Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) is 11.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Balmer Lawrie Investments's current Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) is 5.58, which is 61% below median its own 10-year median of 14.17. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Balmer Lawrie Investments stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Balmer Lawrie Investments (NSE:BLIL) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹83.75, compared to a current price of ₹71.44 — trading 14.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) is 5.58, which is 61% below median its 10-year median of 14.17 and 51.5% below the Conglomerates industry median of 11.50. Balmer Lawrie Investments' overall GF Score™ is 61/100 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 Balmer Lawrie Investments (NSE:BLIL), the current Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) is 5.58 as of Mar. 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 Balmer Lawrie Investments (NSE:BLIL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Balmer Lawrie Investments stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₹71.44 is trading 14.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹83.75. GuruFocus considers Balmer Lawrie Investments to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for NSE:BLIL:

  • Owner Earnings per Share (TTM): 5.58 (61% below median its 10-year median of 14.17)
  • GF Value™: ₹83.75 vs. price of ₹71.44 (14.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 61/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 51.5% below the Conglomerates median (#151 of 280)

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


Balmer Lawrie Investments Business Description

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Other Exchanges 532485:India
Address 21, Netaji Subhas Road, Kolkata, WB, IND, 700001
Balmer Lawrie Investments Ltd is an investment company. Its operating segment includes Industrial Packaging; Logistics Infrastructure; logistics services; Travel & Vacations; Greases & Lubricants; Investment Business, and others. The company generates key revenue from Industrial Packaging, Greases & Lubricants, and Logistic Services segments.
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