Signify NV (WBO:LGHT) Owner Earnings per Share (TTM): 3.87 (As of Mar. 2026) — 28% Below Median

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WBO:LGHT Signify NV WBO:LGHT
67 GF Score
Price €16.28
GF Value €20.59
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is Signify NV Owner Earnings per Share (TTM)?

Signify NV WBO:LGHT +0.80% 67 Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) is 3.87 as of Mar. 2026, which is 28% below its 10-year median of 5.34. GuruFocus rates WBO:LGHT with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of €20.59 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,466 Industrial Products companies, Signify NV ranks better than 94.75% 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)."

Signify NV's Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €3.87. It's Price-to-Owner-Earnings ratio for today is 4.21.


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

WBO:LGHT' s Price-to-Owner-Earnings Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.61   Med: 5.34   Max: 12.62
Current: 4.03


During the past 13 years, the highest Price-to-Owner-Earnings ratio of Signify NV was 12.62. The lowest was 2.61. And the median was 5.34.


WBO:LGHT's Price-to-Owner-Earnings is ranked better than
94.75% of 1466 companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 26.885 vs WBO:LGHT: 4.03

Signify NV's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €0.05. Its Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €1.57. It's PE Ratio (TTM) ratio for today is 10.37.

Signify NV's EPS without NRI for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €0.05. Its EPS without NRI for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €1.57. It's PE Ratio without NRI ratio for today is 10.37.


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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.


Signify NV Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) Related Terms


Signify NV Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Signify NV'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.

Signify NV Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) Chart

Signify NV Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Owner Earnings per Share (TTM)
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Signify NV Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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 4.34 4.09 3.91 4.06 4.05

WBO:LGHT vs VRT, BE, HUBB: Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) Comparison

For the Electrical Equipment & Parts subindustry, Signify NV'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.


Signify NV Price-to-Owner-Earnings vs Industrial Products Industry

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

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


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Signify NV 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)

Signify NV's Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) Calculation:

TTM / Last Quarter Average of Last 20 Quarters
Net Income 193
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization 244
Change In Deferred Tax 55
5Y Average of Maintenance Capital Expenditure 109
Change In Working Capital 92
Shares Outstanding (Diluted Average) 119

1. Start with "Net Income" from income statement. Signify NV's Net Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €193 Mil.

2. "Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization" is from cashflow statement. Signify NV's Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €244 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. Signify NV's Change In Deferred Tax for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €55 Mil.

4. Average maintenance capital expenditure over a business/industry cycle: 5-Year Average Maintenance Capital Expenditure = €109 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.

Signify NV's 5-Year Average Maintenance Capital Expenditure = €109 Mil

5. "Change In Working Capital" is from cashflow statement. Signify NV's Change In Working Capital for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €92 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. Signify NV's Shares Outstanding (Diluted Average) for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was 118.893 Mil.

Signify NV'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
=( 193 +244+55
-5Y Avg of Maintenance CAPEX+Change In Working Capital )/Shares Outstanding (Diluted Average)
-108.57916500664+92)/118.893
=3.87

Price-to-Owner-Earnings=Current Price/Owner Earnings per Share (TTM)
=16.28/3.87
=4.21

* 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 3.87 mean?
Signify NV (WBO:LGHT) has a Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) of 3.87 as of Mar. 2026. Warren Buffett defined owner earnings as reported earnings plus depreciation less average maintenance capital expenditure. View historical data on Signify NV. This is 28% below median its historical median of 5.34. Over the past decade, Signify NV's Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) has ranged from 2.61 to 12.62. According to the industry distribution chart, Signify NV ranks #77 out of 1466 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 5.3%.
Is Signify NV's Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) too high?
Signify NV's current Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) of 3.87 is 28% below median its 10-year median of 5.34. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.61 to a high of 12.62. The Industrial Products industry median Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) is 26.89. Signify NV's value of 3.87 is 85.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Signify NV ranks #77 out of 1466 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Signify NV has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Signify NV's Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) compare to VRT and BE?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Signify NV ranks #77 out of 1466 companies for Owner Earnings per Share (TTM). This places Signify NV in the top 5% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) is 26.89. Signify NV's value of 3.87 is 85.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Signify NV's own Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) has ranged from 2.61 to 12.62 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.34 vs. the industry median of 26.89, Signify NV 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) among Industrial Products companies is 26.89, based on 1,466 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. Signify NV's current Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) of 3.87 is 85.6% 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 Signify NV. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) is 26.89 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Signify NV's current Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) is 3.87, which is 28% below median its own 10-year median of 5.34. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Signify NV stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Signify NV (WBO:LGHT) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €20.59, compared to a current price of €16.28 — trading 20.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) is 3.87, which is 28% below median its 10-year median of 5.34 and 85.6% below the Industrial Products industry median of 26.89. Signify NV's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 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 Signify NV (WBO:LGHT), the current Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) is 3.87 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 Signify NV (WBO:LGHT) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Signify NV stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €16.28 is trading 20.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of €20.59. GuruFocus considers Signify NV to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for WBO:LGHT:

  • Owner Earnings per Share (TTM): 3.87 (28% below median its 10-year median of 5.34)
  • GF Value™: €20.59 vs. price of €16.28 (20.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 67/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 85.6% below the Industrial Products median (#77 of 1466)

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


Signify NV Business Description

Address High Tech Campus 48, Eindhoven, NLD, 5656 AE
Signify NV is a lighting solutions provider based in the Netherlands. Its product portfolio includes luminaires, lamps, LED lamps, LED tubes, and decorative lighting. The company operates through four segments, The Professional business offers LED lamps, luminaries, connected lighting systems and services to customers in the professional segment; The Consumer business offers LED lamps, luminaries, and connected products, including Philips Hue and WiZ, to customers in the consumer segment; The OEM business offers lighting components to the industry; The Conventional business offers special lighting, digital projection, and lamp electronic. The company operates in the USA, the Netherlands, France, the UK, Germany, Norway, and the rest of Europe and the rest of the world.
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