Shift (TSE:3697) Owner Earnings per Share (TTM): 42.42 (As of Aug. 2025)

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TSE:3697 Shift Inc TSE:3697
76 GF Score
Price 円856.20
GF Value 円1,814.85
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 1 Warning Sign
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What is Shift Owner Earnings per Share (TTM)?

Shift TSE:3697 +0.39% 76 Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) is 42.42 as of Aug. 2025. GuruFocus rates TSE:3697 with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,814.85 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,195 Software companies, Shift ranks worse than 56.15% 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)."

Shift's Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) ended in Aug. 2025 was 円42.42. It's Price-to-Owner-Earnings ratio for today is 20.18.


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

TSE:3697' s Price-to-Owner-Earnings Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 21.37   Med: 108.23   Max: 247.8
Current: 21.37


During the past 13 years, the highest Price-to-Owner-Earnings ratio of Shift was 247.80. The lowest was 21.37. And the median was 108.23.


TSE:3697's Price-to-Owner-Earnings is ranked worse than
56.15% of 1195 companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 18.57 vs TSE:3697: 21.37

Shift's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the three months ended in Feb. 2026 was 円8.49. Its Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was 円25.36. It's PE Ratio (TTM) ratio for today is 33.76.

Shift's EPS without NRI for the three months ended in Feb. 2026 was 円10.35. Its EPS without NRI for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was 円28.00. It's PE Ratio without NRI ratio for today is 30.57.


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.


Shift Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) Related Terms


Shift Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Shift'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.

Shift Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) Chart

Shift Annual Data
Trend Aug16 Aug17 Aug18 Aug19 Aug20 Aug21 Aug22 Aug23 Aug24 Aug25
Owner Earnings per Share (TTM)
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 13.16 23.93 25.93 24.88 42.42

Shift Quarterly Data
Aug21 Nov21 Feb22 May22 Aug22 Nov22 Feb23 May23 Aug23 Nov23 Feb24 May24 Aug24 Nov24 Feb25 May25 Aug25 Nov25 Feb26 May26
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 42.42 0.00 0.00 0.00

TSE:3697 vs CRM, SHOP, UBER: Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) Comparison

For the Software - Application subindustry, Shift'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.


Shift Price-to-Owner-Earnings vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, Shift's Price-to-Owner-Earnings distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Shift 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)

Shift's Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) Calculation:

Last Year Average of Last 5 Years
Net Income 8,935
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization 3,239
Change In Deferred Tax 0
5Y Average of Maintenance Capital Expenditure 1,213
Change In Working Capital 220
Shares Outstanding (Diluted Average) 264

1. Start with "Net Income" from income statement. Shift's Net Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Aug. 2025 was 円8,935 Mil.

2. "Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization" is from cashflow statement. Shift's Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Aug. 2025 was 円3,239 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. Shift's Change In Deferred Tax for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Aug. 2025 was 円0 Mil.

4. Average maintenance capital expenditure over a business/industry cycle: 5-Year Average Maintenance Capital Expenditure = 円1,213 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.

Shift's 5-Year Average Maintenance Capital Expenditure = 円1,213 Mil

5. "Change In Working Capital" is from cashflow statement. Shift's Change In Working Capital for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Aug. 2025 was 円220 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. Shift's Shares Outstanding (Diluted Average) for the months ended in Aug. 2025 was 263.569 Mil.

Shift's Onwer Earnings Per Share for Aug. 2025 is calculated as:

Owner Earnings per Share (TTM)
=( Net Income+Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization+Change In Deferred Tax
=( 8935 +3239+0
-5Y Avg of Maintenance CAPEX+Change In Working Capital )/Shares Outstanding (Diluted Average)
-1212.7134+220)/263.569
=42.42

Price-to-Owner-Earnings=Current Price/Owner Earnings per Share (TTM)
=856.20/42.42
=20.18

* 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 42.42 mean?
Shift (TSE:3697) has a Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) of 42.42 as of Aug. 2025. Warren Buffett defined owner earnings as reported earnings plus depreciation less average maintenance capital expenditure. View historical data on Shift. According to the industry distribution chart, Shift ranks #671 out of 1195 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 56.2%.
Is Shift's Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) too high?
Shift's current Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) is 42.42. The Software industry median Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) is 18.57. Shift's value of 42.42 is 128.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Shift ranks #671 out of 1195 companies in the Software industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Shift has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Shift's Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) compare to CRM and SHOP?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Shift ranks #671 out of 1195 companies for Owner Earnings per Share (TTM). This places Shift in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) is 18.57. Shift's value of 42.42 is 128.4% above 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 a Software company?
The median Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) among Software companies is 18.57, based on 1,195 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. Shift's current Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) of 42.42 is 128.4% 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 Shift. For the Software industry, the median Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) is 18.57 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Shift's current Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) is 42.42. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Shift stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shift (TSE:3697) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,814.85, compared to a current price of 円856.20 — trading 52.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) is 42.42 and 128.4% above the Software industry median of 18.57. Shift's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Shift (TSE:3697), the current Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) is 42.42 as of Aug. 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 Shift (TSE:3697) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shift stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円856.20 is trading 52.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,814.85. GuruFocus considers Shift to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:3697:

  • Owner Earnings per Share (TTM): 42.42
  • GF Value™: 円1,814.85 vs. price of 円856.20 (52.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 128.4% above the Software median (#671 of 1195)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:3697 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Shift Business Description

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Address MASONIC 39 MT BUILDING, 2-4-5 Azabudai, Minato-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 106-0041
Shift Inc provides software testing services. The company's solutions include Test Design that takes into consideration of usability for the next project, and its seasoned test engineers provide support to test design such as building standard confirmation item. Test Run helps the customers to choose onsite or off-site implementation in accordance with the environment. MinTest is a website where people report bugs of social games and applications. It also provides other services such as CAT, Non-Functional Testing, Localization, and others related services.
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