Paragon Technologies Co (TPE:3518) Owner Earnings per Share (TTM): 3.19 (As of Jun. 2026)

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TPE:3518 Paragon Technologies Co Ltd TPE:3518
61 GF Score
Price NT$31.85
GF Value NT$18.81
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is Paragon Technologies Co Owner Earnings per Share (TTM)?

Paragon Technologies Co TPE:3518 -0.16% 61 Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) is 3.19 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates TPE:3518 with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$18.81 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,379 Industrial Products companies, Paragon Technologies Co ranks better than 84.26% 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)."

Paragon Technologies Co's Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was NT$3.19. It's Price-to-Owner-Earnings ratio for today is 9.98.


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

TPE:3518' s Price-to-Owner-Earnings Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.9   Med: 15.76   Max: 113.05
Current: 8.72


During the past 13 years, the highest Price-to-Owner-Earnings ratio of Paragon Technologies Co was 113.05. The lowest was 5.90. And the median was 15.76.


TPE:3518's Price-to-Owner-Earnings is ranked better than
84.26% of 1379 companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 27.81 vs TPE:3518: 8.72

Paragon Technologies Co's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was NT$-0.04. Its Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was NT$1.85. It's PE Ratio (TTM) ratio for today is 17.22.

Paragon Technologies Co's EPS without NRI for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was NT$-0.08. Its EPS without NRI for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was NT$1.87. It's PE Ratio without NRI ratio for today is 17.07.


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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.


Paragon Technologies Co Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) Related Terms


Paragon Technologies Co Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Paragon Technologies Co'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.

Paragon Technologies Co Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) Chart

Paragon Technologies Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Owner Earnings per Share (TTM)
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Paragon Technologies Co 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 -3.67 -4.29 -3.47 3.42 3.19

TPE:3518 vs GEV, ETN, PH: Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) Comparison

For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Paragon Technologies Co'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.


Paragon Technologies Co Price-to-Owner-Earnings vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Paragon Technologies Co's Price-to-Owner-Earnings distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Paragon Technologies Co 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)

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

TTM / Last Quarter Average of Last 20 Quarters
Net Income 216.2
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization 65.8
Change In Deferred Tax 0.0
5Y Average of Maintenance Capital Expenditure 174.9
Change In Working Capital 193.7
Shares Outstanding (Diluted Average) 94.2

1. Start with "Net Income" from income statement. Paragon Technologies Co's Net Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was NT$216.2 Mil.

2. "Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization" is from cashflow statement. Paragon Technologies Co's Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was NT$65.8 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. Paragon Technologies Co's Change In Deferred Tax for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was NT$0.0 Mil.

4. Average maintenance capital expenditure over a business/industry cycle: 5-Year Average Maintenance Capital Expenditure = NT$174.9 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.

Paragon Technologies Co's 5-Year Average Maintenance Capital Expenditure = NT$174.9 Mil

5. "Change In Working Capital" is from cashflow statement. Paragon Technologies Co's Change In Working Capital for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was NT$193.7 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. Paragon Technologies Co's Shares Outstanding (Diluted Average) for the months ended in Jun. 2026 was 94.175 Mil.

Paragon Technologies Co'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
=( 216.179 +65.767+0
-5Y Avg of Maintenance CAPEX+Change In Working Capital )/Shares Outstanding (Diluted Average)
-174.92870313529+193.675)/94.175
=3.19

Price-to-Owner-Earnings=Current Price/Owner Earnings per Share (TTM)
=31.85/3.19
=9.98

* 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 3.19 mean?
Paragon Technologies Co (TPE:3518) has a Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) of 3.19 as of Jun. 2026. Warren Buffett defined owner earnings as reported earnings plus depreciation less average maintenance capital expenditure. View historical data on Paragon Technologies Co. According to the industry distribution chart, Paragon Technologies Co ranks #217 out of 1379 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 15.7%.
Is Paragon Technologies Co's Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) too high?
Paragon Technologies Co's current Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) is 3.19. The Industrial Products industry median Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) is 27.81. Paragon Technologies Co's value of 3.19 is 88.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Paragon Technologies Co ranks #217 out of 1379 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Paragon Technologies Co has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Paragon Technologies Co's Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Paragon Technologies Co ranks #217 out of 1379 companies for Owner Earnings per Share (TTM). This places Paragon Technologies Co in the top 16% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) is 27.81. Paragon Technologies Co's value of 3.19 is 88.5% below this benchmark. 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 Industrial Products company?
The median Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) among Industrial Products companies is 27.81, based on 1,379 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. Paragon Technologies Co's current Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) of 3.19 is 88.5% 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 Paragon Technologies Co. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) is 27.81 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Paragon Technologies Co's current Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) is 3.19. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Paragon Technologies Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Paragon Technologies Co (TPE:3518) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$18.81, compared to a current price of NT$31.85 — trading 69.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) is 3.19 and 88.5% below the Industrial Products industry median of 27.81. Paragon Technologies Co's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 with 5 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 Paragon Technologies Co (TPE:3518), the current Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) is 3.19 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 Paragon Technologies Co (TPE:3518) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Paragon Technologies Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of NT$31.85 is trading 69.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$18.81. GuruFocus considers Paragon Technologies Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:3518:

  • Owner Earnings per Share (TTM): 3.19
  • GF Value™: NT$18.81 vs. price of NT$31.85 (69.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 61/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 88.5% below the Industrial Products median (#217 of 1379)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:3518 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Paragon Technologies Co Business Description

Address Lane 108, Nanshan Road, No. 2, Section 1, Luzhu District, Taoyuan, TWN, 338
Paragon Technologies Co Ltd is engaged in manufacturing EMI, optoelectronic, and optical film, and research, development, manufacturing, processing, and trading of machinery, equipment, and components. The company's reportable segments are as follows: the PVD Coating Products Department and the Silicon Carbide Products Department. The majority of the company's revenue is derived from the PVD Coating Products Department, which generates revenue from the sputter coating of electronic components according to the specifications agreed upon between the customers and the company. Geographically, key revenue for the company is derived from Mainland China and the rest from Taiwan.
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