Micron Technology (XSWX:MU) Owner Earnings per Share (TTM): 28.71 (As of May. 2026) — 72% Above Median


XSWX:MU Micron Technology Inc XSWX:MU
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Price CHF819.10
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What is Micron Technology Owner Earnings per Share (TTM)?

Micron Technology XSWX:MU 68 Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) is 28.71 as of May. 2026, which is 72% above its 10-year median of 16.66. GuruFocus rates XSWX:MU with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF418.53 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 433 Semiconductors companies, Micron Technology ranks better than 66.28% 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)."

Micron Technology's Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) ended in May. 2026 was CHF28.71. It's Price-to-Owner-Earnings ratio for today is 28.53.


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

XSWX:MU' s Price-to-Owner-Earnings Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.57   Med: 16.66   Max: 4026
Current: 28.53


During the past 13 years, the highest Price-to-Owner-Earnings ratio of Micron Technology was 4026.00. The lowest was 2.57. And the median was 16.66.


XSWX:MU's Price-to-Owner-Earnings is ranked better than
66.28% of 433 companies
in the Semiconductors industry
Industry Median: 51.4 vs XSWX:MU: 28.53

Micron Technology's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the three months ended in May. 2026 was CHF19.33. Its Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 was CHF34.63. It's PE Ratio (TTM) ratio for today is 23.65.

Micron Technology's EPS without NRI for the three months ended in May. 2026 was CHF19.67. Its EPS without NRI for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 was CHF35.38. It's PE Ratio without NRI ratio for today is 23.15.


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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.


Micron Technology Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) Related Terms


Micron Technology Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Micron Technology'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.

Micron Technology Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) Chart

Micron Technology Annual Data
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XSWX:MU vs AMD, AVGO, INTC: Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) Comparison

For the Semiconductors subindustry, Micron Technology'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.


Micron Technology Price-to-Owner-Earnings vs Semiconductors Industry

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

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


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Micron Technology 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)

Micron Technology's Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) Calculation:

TTM / Last Quarter Average of Last 20 Quarters
Net Income 39,571
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization 7,128
Change In Deferred Tax 0
5Y Average of Maintenance Capital Expenditure 8,572
Change In Working Capital -7,633
Shares Outstanding (Diluted Average) 1,145

1. Start with "Net Income" from income statement. Micron Technology's Net Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 was CHF39,571 Mil.

2. "Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization" is from cashflow statement. Micron Technology's Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 was CHF7,128 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. Micron Technology's Change In Deferred Tax for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 was CHF0 Mil.

4. Average maintenance capital expenditure over a business/industry cycle: 5-Year Average Maintenance Capital Expenditure = CHF8,572 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.

Micron Technology's 5-Year Average Maintenance Capital Expenditure = CHF8,572 Mil

5. "Change In Working Capital" is from cashflow statement. Micron Technology's Change In Working Capital for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 was CHF-7,633 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. Micron Technology's Shares Outstanding (Diluted Average) for the months ended in May. 2026 was 1145.000 Mil.

Micron Technology'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
=( 39570.747 +7128.255+0
-5Y Avg of Maintenance CAPEX+Change In Working Capital )/Shares Outstanding (Diluted Average)
-8571.521972589+-7632.782)/1145.000
=28.71

Price-to-Owner-Earnings=Current Price/Owner Earnings per Share (TTM)
=819.10/28.71
=28.53

* 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 28.71 mean?
Micron Technology (XSWX:MU) has a Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) of 28.71 as of May. 2026. Warren Buffett defined owner earnings as reported earnings plus depreciation less average maintenance capital expenditure. View historical data on Micron Technology. This is 72% above median its historical median of 16.66. Over the past decade, Micron Technology's Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) has ranged from 2.57 to 4,026.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Micron Technology ranks #146 out of 433 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 33.7%.
Is Micron Technology's Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) too high?
Micron Technology's current Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) of 28.71 is 72% above median its 10-year median of 16.66. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.57 to a high of 4,026.00. The Semiconductors industry median Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) is 51.40. Micron Technology's value of 28.71 is 44.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Micron Technology ranks #146 out of 433 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Micron Technology has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Micron Technology's Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) compare to AMD and AVGO?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Micron Technology ranks #146 out of 433 companies for Owner Earnings per Share (TTM). This puts Micron Technology in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) is 51.40. Micron Technology's value of 28.71 is 44.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Micron Technology's own Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) has ranged from 2.57 to 4,026.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 16.66 vs. the industry median of 51.40, Micron Technology 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 Semiconductors company?
The median Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) among Semiconductors companies is 51.40, based on 433 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. Micron Technology's current Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) of 28.71 is 44.1% 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 Micron Technology. For the Semiconductors industry, the median Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) is 51.40 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Micron Technology's current Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) is 28.71, which is 72% above median its own 10-year median of 16.66. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Micron Technology stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Micron Technology (XSWX:MU) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF418.53, compared to a current price of CHF819.10 — trading 95.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) is 28.71, which is 72% above median its 10-year median of 16.66 and 44.1% below the Semiconductors industry median of 51.40. Micron Technology's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 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 Micron Technology (XSWX:MU), the current Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) is 28.71 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 Micron Technology (XSWX:MU) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Micron Technology stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of CHF819.10 is trading 95.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF418.53. GuruFocus considers Micron Technology to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:MU:

  • Owner Earnings per Share (TTM): 28.71 (72% above median its 10-year median of 16.66)
  • GF Value™: CHF418.53 vs. price of CHF819.10 (95.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 68/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 44.1% below the Semiconductors median (#146 of 433)

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


Micron Technology Business Description

Address 8000 S. Federal Way, Boise, ID, USA, 83716-9632
Micron is one of the largest semiconductor companies in the world, specializing in memory and storage chips. Its primary revenue stream comes from dynamic random access memory, or DRAM, and it also has minority exposure to not-and or NAND, flash chips. Micron serves a global customer base, selling chips into data centers, mobile phones, consumer electronics, and industrial and automotive applications. The firm is vertically integrated.
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