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"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)."
Compass Group does not have enough data to calculate Owner Earnings per Share (TTM), so as Price-to-Owner-Earnings ratio.
The historical rank and industry rank for Compass Group's Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) or its related term are showing as below:
XTER:XGR2'
s Price-to-Owner-Earnings Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 11.9 Med: 22.47 Max: 2321.43
Current: 23.35
During the past 13 years, the highestPrice-to-Owner-Earnings ratio of Compass Group was 2321.43. The lowest was 11.90. And the median was 22.47.
XTER:XGR2's Price-to-Owner-Earnings is ranked worse than 73.85% of 195
companies
in the Restaurants industry
Industry Median: 11.25
vs XTER:XGR2: 23.35
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 FactSet. 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.
Compass Group Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) Related Terms
Compass Group Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Compass Group'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.
Compass Group Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) Chart
XTER:XGR2 vs MCD, SBUX, CMG: Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) Comparison
For the Restaurants subindustry, Compass Group'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.
Compass Group Price-to-Owner-Earnings vs Restaurants Industry
For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Compass Group's Price-to-Owner-Earnings distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Compass Group's Price-to-Owner-Earnings falls into.
"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)."
What does a Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) of 1.15 mean?
Compass Group (XTER:XGR2) has a Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) of 1.15 as of Sep. 2025. Warren Buffett defined owner earnings as reported earnings plus depreciation less average maintenance capital expenditure. View historical data on Compass Group. According to the industry distribution chart, Compass Group ranks #144 out of 195 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 73.8%.
Is Compass Group's Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) too high?
Compass Group's current Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) is 1.15. The Restaurants industry median Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) is 11.25. Compass Group's value of 1.15 is 89.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Compass Group ranks #144 out of 195 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Compass Group has a GF Score™ of 89/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Compass Group's Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) compare to MCD and SBUX?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Compass Group ranks #144 out of 195 companies for Owner Earnings per Share (TTM). This places Compass Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) is 11.25. Compass Group's value of 1.15 is 89.8% 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 a Restaurants company?
The median Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) among Restaurants companies is 11.25, based on 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. Compass Group's current Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) of 1.15 is 89.8% 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 Compass Group. For the Restaurants industry, the median Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) is 11.25 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Compass Group's current Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) is 1.15. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Compass Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Compass Group (XTER:XGR2) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €26.22, compared to a current price of €26.74 — trading 2% above its estimated fair value. The current Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) is 1.15 and 89.8% below the Restaurants industry median of 11.25. Compass Group's overall GF Score™ is 89/100 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 Compass Group (XTER:XGR2), the current Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) is 1.15 as of Sep. 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 Compass Group (XTER:XGR2) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Compass Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €26.74 is trading 2% above its estimated GF Value™ of €26.22.
GuruFocus considers Compass Group to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for XTER:XGR2:
Owner Earnings per Share (TTM): 1.15
GF Value™: €26.22 vs. price of €26.74 (2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 89.8% below the Restaurants median (#144 of 195)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XTER:XGR2 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Compass Group is the largest foodservice company globally, operating in 30 countries and generating annual sales exceeding $30 billion. Compass' model is to operate on-premises catering facilities, rather than centralized industrial kitchens. Foodservice is Compass' focus and contributes more than 85% of revenue. Compass also has its own group purchasing organization, Foodbuy, which is responsible for over $30 billion in annual spending in the US. The company also provides premium support services to clients.
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