Orell Fussli AG (XSWX:OFN) Owner Earnings per Share (TTM): 16.79 (As of Dec. 2025) — 14% Below Median


XSWX:OFN Orell Fussli AG XSWX:OFN
74 GF Score
Price CHF150.00
GF Value CHF93.82
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Orell Fussli AG Owner Earnings per Share (TTM)?

Orell Fussli AG XSWX:OFN +0.33% 74 Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) is 16.79 as of Dec. 2025, which is 14% below its 10-year median of 19.56. GuruFocus rates XSWX:OFN with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF93.82 (Significantly Overvalued). Among 591 Business Services companies, Orell Fussli AG ranks better than 63.45% 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)."

Orell Fussli AG's Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was CHF16.79. It's Price-to-Owner-Earnings ratio for today is 8.93.


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

XSWX:OFN' s Price-to-Owner-Earnings Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.65   Med: 19.56   Max: 451.92
Current: 8.93


During the past 13 years, the highest Price-to-Owner-Earnings ratio of Orell Fussli AG was 451.92. The lowest was 5.65. And the median was 19.56.


XSWX:OFN's Price-to-Owner-Earnings is ranked better than
63.45% of 591 companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 11.94 vs XSWX:OFN: 8.93

Orell Fussli AG's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was CHF6.27. Its Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was CHF9.68. It's PE Ratio (TTM) ratio for today is 15.50.

Orell Fussli AG's EPS without NRI for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was CHF6.27. Its EPS without NRI for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was CHF9.68. It's PE Ratio without NRI ratio for today is 15.50.


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.


Orell Fussli AG Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) Related Terms


Orell Fussli AG Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Orell Fussli AG'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.

Orell Fussli AG Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) Chart

Orell Fussli AG Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Owner Earnings per Share (TTM)
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 5.54 2.35 5.58 5.94 16.79

Orell Fussli AG Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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 5.58 0.00 5.94 0.00 16.79

XSWX:OFN vs CTAS, CPRT, ULS: Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) Comparison

For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, Orell Fussli AG'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.


Orell Fussli AG Price-to-Owner-Earnings vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Orell Fussli AG's Price-to-Owner-Earnings distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Orell Fussli AG 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)

Orell Fussli AG's Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) Calculation:

Last Year Average of Last 5 Years
Net Income 19.0
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization 11.7
Change In Deferred Tax 0.0
5Y Average of Maintenance Capital Expenditure 10.6
Change In Working Capital 12.8
Shares Outstanding (Diluted Average) 2.0

1. Start with "Net Income" from income statement. Orell Fussli AG's Net Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was CHF19.0 Mil.

2. "Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization" is from cashflow statement. Orell Fussli AG's Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was CHF11.7 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. Orell Fussli AG's Change In Deferred Tax for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was CHF0.0 Mil.

4. Average maintenance capital expenditure over a business/industry cycle: 5-Year Average Maintenance Capital Expenditure = CHF10.6 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.

Orell Fussli AG's 5-Year Average Maintenance Capital Expenditure = CHF10.6 Mil

5. "Change In Working Capital" is from cashflow statement. Orell Fussli AG's Change In Working Capital for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was CHF12.8 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. Orell Fussli AG's Shares Outstanding (Diluted Average) for the months ended in Dec. 2025 was 1.960 Mil.

Orell Fussli AG's Onwer Earnings Per Share for Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

Owner Earnings per Share (TTM)
=( Net Income+Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization+Change In Deferred Tax
=( 18.981 +11.729+0
-5Y Avg of Maintenance CAPEX+Change In Working Capital )/Shares Outstanding (Diluted Average)
-10.584+12.786)/1.960
=16.79

Price-to-Owner-Earnings=Current Price/Owner Earnings per Share (TTM)
=150.00/16.79
=8.93

* 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 16.79 mean?
Orell Fussli AG (XSWX:OFN) has a Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) of 16.79 as of Dec. 2025. Warren Buffett defined owner earnings as reported earnings plus depreciation less average maintenance capital expenditure. View historical data on Orell Fussli AG. This is 14% below median its historical median of 19.56. Over the past decade, Orell Fussli AG's Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) has ranged from 5.65 to 451.92. According to the industry distribution chart, Orell Fussli AG ranks #216 out of 591 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 36.5%.
Is Orell Fussli AG's Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) too high?
Orell Fussli AG's current Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) of 16.79 is 14% below median its 10-year median of 19.56. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.65 to a high of 451.92. The Business Services industry median Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) is 11.94. Orell Fussli AG's value of 16.79 is 40.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Orell Fussli AG ranks #216 out of 591 companies in the Business Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Orell Fussli AG has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Orell Fussli AG's Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) compare to CTAS and CPRT?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Orell Fussli AG ranks #216 out of 591 companies for Owner Earnings per Share (TTM). This puts Orell Fussli AG in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) is 11.94. Orell Fussli AG's value of 16.79 is 40.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Orell Fussli AG's own Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) has ranged from 5.65 to 451.92 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 19.56 vs. the industry median of 11.94, Orell Fussli AG has consistently been above 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 Business Services company?
The median Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) among Business Services companies is 11.94, based on 591 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. Orell Fussli AG's current Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) of 16.79 is 40.6% 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 Orell Fussli AG. For the Business Services industry, the median Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) is 11.94 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Orell Fussli AG's current Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) is 16.79, which is 14% below median its own 10-year median of 19.56. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Orell Fussli AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Orell Fussli AG (XSWX:OFN) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF93.82, compared to a current price of CHF150.00 — trading 59.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) is 16.79, which is 14% below median its 10-year median of 19.56 and 40.6% above the Business Services industry median of 11.94. Orell Fussli AG's overall GF Score™ is 74/100. 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 Orell Fussli AG (XSWX:OFN), the current Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) is 16.79 as of Dec. 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 Orell Fussli AG (XSWX:OFN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Orell Fussli AG stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of CHF150.00 is trading 59.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF93.82. GuruFocus considers Orell Fussli AG to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:OFN:

  • Owner Earnings per Share (TTM): 16.79 (14% below median its 10-year median of 19.56)
  • GF Value™: CHF93.82 vs. price of CHF150.00 (59.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100
  • Industry Position: 40.6% above the Business Services median (#216 of 591)

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


Orell Fussli AG Business Description

Other Exchanges OFNz:UK0QME:UKOFH:Germany
Address Dietzingerstrasse 3, Zurich, CHE, CH-8036
Orell Fussli AG operates in the fields of security and education. The company provides security solutions for the state and citizens and is a Swiss player in the book retailing sector. In the area of security printing and serialisation, the company offers printing processes, equipment and services for the production and effective protection of banknotes, value documents and identity documents. With its publishing houses, it focuses on learning and legal media as well as books for children. Its segments include Security Printing, Industrial Systems, Book Retailing, and Other business areas.
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