Richelieu Hardware (TSX:RCH) Owner Earnings per Share (TTM): 2.58 (As of May. 2026)

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TSX:RCH Richelieu Hardware Ltd TSX:RCH
80 GF Score
Price C$35.57
GF Value C$44.17
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Richelieu Hardware Owner Earnings per Share (TTM)?

Richelieu Hardware TSX:RCH +0.14% 80 Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) is 2.58 as of May. 2026. GuruFocus rates TSX:RCH with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of C$44.17 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,382 Industrial Products companies, Richelieu Hardware ranks better than 73.52% 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)."

Richelieu Hardware's Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) ended in May. 2026 was C$2.58. It's Price-to-Owner-Earnings ratio for today is 13.79.


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

TSX:RCH' s Price-to-Owner-Earnings Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 10.19   Med: 21.49   Max: 69.46
Current: 13.76


During the past 13 years, the highest Price-to-Owner-Earnings ratio of Richelieu Hardware was 69.46. The lowest was 10.19. And the median was 21.49.


TSX:RCH's Price-to-Owner-Earnings is ranked better than
73.52% of 1382 companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 28.135 vs TSX:RCH: 13.76

Richelieu Hardware's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the three months ended in May. 2026 was C$0.42. Its Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 was C$1.57. It's PE Ratio (TTM) ratio for today is 22.66.

Richelieu Hardware's EPS without NRI for the three months ended in May. 2026 was C$0.42. Its EPS without NRI for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 was C$1.57. It's PE Ratio without NRI ratio for today is 22.66.


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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.


Richelieu Hardware Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) Related Terms


Richelieu Hardware Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Richelieu Hardware'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.

Richelieu Hardware Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) Chart

Richelieu Hardware Annual Data
Trend Nov16 Nov17 Nov18 Nov19 Nov20 Nov21 Nov22 Nov23 Nov24 Nov25
Owner Earnings per Share (TTM)
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.55 -1.03 4.14 1.64 2.83

Richelieu Hardware 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 1.50 2.07 2.83 3.09 2.58

TSX:RCH vs SNA, RBC, LECO: Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) Comparison

For the Tools & Accessories subindustry, Richelieu Hardware'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.


Richelieu Hardware Price-to-Owner-Earnings vs Industrial Products Industry

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

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


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Richelieu Hardware 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)

Richelieu Hardware's Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) Calculation:

TTM / Last Quarter Average of Last 20 Quarters
Net Income 87
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization 77
Change In Deferred Tax -3
5Y Average of Maintenance Capital Expenditure 25
Change In Working Capital 6
Shares Outstanding (Diluted Average) 55

1. Start with "Net Income" from income statement. Richelieu Hardware's Net Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 was C$87 Mil.

2. "Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization" is from cashflow statement. Richelieu Hardware's Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 was C$77 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. Richelieu Hardware's Change In Deferred Tax for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 was C$-3 Mil.

4. Average maintenance capital expenditure over a business/industry cycle: 5-Year Average Maintenance Capital Expenditure = C$25 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.

Richelieu Hardware's 5-Year Average Maintenance Capital Expenditure = C$25 Mil

5. "Change In Working Capital" is from cashflow statement. Richelieu Hardware's Change In Working Capital for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 was C$6 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. Richelieu Hardware's Shares Outstanding (Diluted Average) for the months ended in May. 2026 was 55.119 Mil.

Richelieu Hardware's Onwer Earnings Per Share for May. 2026 is calculated as:

Owner Earnings per Share (TTM)
=( Net Income+Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization+Change In Deferred Tax
=( 87.101 +77.254+-2.625
-5Y Avg of Maintenance CAPEX+Change In Working Capital )/Shares Outstanding (Diluted Average)
-25.166585310161+5.703)/55.119
=2.58

Price-to-Owner-Earnings=Current Price/Owner Earnings per Share (TTM)
=35.57/2.58
=13.79

* 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 2.58 mean?
Richelieu Hardware (TSX:RCH) has a Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) of 2.58 as of May. 2026. Warren Buffett defined owner earnings as reported earnings plus depreciation less average maintenance capital expenditure. View historical data on Richelieu Hardware. According to the industry distribution chart, Richelieu Hardware ranks #366 out of 1382 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 26.5%.
Is Richelieu Hardware's Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) too high?
Richelieu Hardware's current Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) is 2.58. The Industrial Products industry median Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) is 28.14. Richelieu Hardware's value of 2.58 is 90.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Richelieu Hardware ranks #366 out of 1382 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Richelieu Hardware has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Richelieu Hardware's Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) compare to SNA and RBC?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Richelieu Hardware ranks #366 out of 1382 companies for Owner Earnings per Share (TTM). This puts Richelieu Hardware in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) is 28.14. Richelieu Hardware's value of 2.58 is 90.8% 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 28.14, based on 1,382 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. Richelieu Hardware's current Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) of 2.58 is 90.8% 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 Richelieu Hardware. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) is 28.14 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Richelieu Hardware's current Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) is 2.58. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Richelieu Hardware stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Richelieu Hardware (TSX:RCH) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is C$44.17, compared to a current price of C$35.57 — trading 19.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) is 2.58 and 90.8% below the Industrial Products industry median of 28.14. Richelieu Hardware's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 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 Richelieu Hardware (TSX:RCH), the current Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) is 2.58 as of May. 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 Richelieu Hardware (TSX:RCH) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Richelieu Hardware stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of C$35.57 is trading 19.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of C$44.17. GuruFocus considers Richelieu Hardware to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSX:RCH:

  • Owner Earnings per Share (TTM): 2.58
  • GF Value™: C$44.17 vs. price of C$35.57 (19.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 80/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 90.8% below the Industrial Products median (#366 of 1382)

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


Richelieu Hardware Business Description

Other Exchanges RHUHF:USA
Address 7900 Henri-Bourassa Boulevard West, Ville Saint-Laurent, Montreal, QC, CAN, H4S 1V4
Richelieu Hardware Ltd is a Canada-based company that imports, manufactures, and distributes specialty hardware and complementary products. The company operates across Canada and the eastern and midwestern regions of the United States. The majority of the company's sales are derived from its operations in Canada. Richelieu's products include Trends and Innovations, New Products, Decorative Hardware, Screws and Fasteners, Furniture Equipment, Hinges Slides and Opening Systems, Kitchen and Bathroom Accessories, Closet and Storage, Lighting Solutions and Accessories, Sinks Washbasins and Faucets, Office Accessories, Sliding System Solutions, and others. The firm majorly serves home furnishing manufacturers, residential and commercial woodworkers, hardware retailers and renovation superstores.
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