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Southwestern Energy Co (Southwestern Energy Co) Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) : 1.43 (As of Dec. 2023)


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What is Southwestern Energy Co Owner Earnings per Share (TTM)?

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)."

Southwestern Energy Co's Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) ended in Dec. 2023 was $1.43. It's Price-to-Owner-Earnings ratio for today is 5.39.


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

SWN' s Price-to-Owner-Earnings Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.76   Med: 10.55   Max: 378.62
Current: 5.41


During the past 13 years, the highest Price-to-Owner-Earnings ratio of Southwestern Energy Co was 378.62. The lowest was 0.76. And the median was 10.55.


SWN's Price-to-Owner-Earnings is ranked better than
65.03% of 529 companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 8.04 vs SWN: 5.41

Southwestern Energy Co's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the three months ended in Dec. 2023 was $-0.60. Its Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2023 was $1.41. It's PE Ratio ratio for today is 5.47.

Southwestern Energy Co's EPS without NRI for the three months ended in Dec. 2023 was $0.09. Its EPS without NRI for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2023 was $0.57. It's PE Ratio without NRI ratio for today is 13.46.


Southwestern Energy Co Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) Historical Data

The historical data trend for Southwestern Energy Co'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.

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Southwestern Energy Co Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) Chart

Southwestern Energy Co Annual Data
Trend Dec14 Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23
Owner Earnings per Share (TTM)
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.17 -4.89 -0.50 1.92 1.43

Southwestern Energy Co Quarterly Data
Mar19 Jun19 Sep19 Dec19 Mar20 Jun20 Sep20 Dec20 Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23
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 1.92 6.28 5.68 5.30 1.43

Competitive Comparison of Southwestern Energy Co's Owner Earnings per Share (TTM)

For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, Southwestern Energy Co'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.


Southwestern Energy Co's Price-to-Owner-Earnings Distribution in the Oil & Gas Industry

For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Southwestern Energy Co's Price-to-Owner-Earnings distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Southwestern Energy Co's Price-to-Owner-Earnings falls into.



Southwestern Energy Co 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)

Southwestern Energy Co's Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) Calculation:

TTM / Last Quarter Average of Last 20 Quarters
Net Income 1,557
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization 1,307
Change In Deferred Tax -252
5Y Average of Maintenance Capital Expenditure 1,279
Change In Working Capital 243
Shares Outstanding (Diluted Average) 1,105

1. Start with "Net Income" from income statement. Southwestern Energy Co's Net Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2023 was $1,557 Mil.

2. "Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization" is from cashflow statement. Southwestern Energy Co's Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2023 was $1,307 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. Southwestern Energy Co's Change In Deferred Tax for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2023 was $-252 Mil.

4. Average maintenance capital expenditure over a business/industry cycle: 5-Year Average Maintenance Capital Expenditure = $1,279 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.

Southwestern Energy Co's 5-Year Average Maintenance Capital Expenditure = $1,279 Mil

5. "Change In Working Capital" is from cashflow statement. Southwestern Energy Co's Change In Working Capital for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2023 was $243 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. Southwestern Energy Co's Shares Outstanding (Diluted Average) for the months ended in Dec. 2023 was 1105.022 Mil.

Southwestern Energy Co's Onwer Earnings Per Share for Dec. 2023 is calculated as:

Owner Earnings per Share (TTM)
=( Net Income+Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization+Change In Deferred Tax
=( 1557 +1307+-252
-5Y Avg of Maintenance CAPEX+Change In Working Capital )/Shares Outstanding (Diluted Average)
-1278.8539325668+243)/1105.022
=1.43

Price-to-Owner-Earnings=Current Price/Owner Earnings per Share (TTM)
=7.71/1.43
=5.39

* 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.


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.


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Southwestern Energy Co (Southwestern Energy Co) Business Description

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Address
10000 Energy Drive, Spring, TX, USA, 77389
Southwestern Energy Co is a us-based independent energy company. It is engaged in exploration, development and production activities, including related natural gas gathering and marketing. The company principally carries its business activities in the United States. The operating segments of the company are the Exploration and Production and Marketing segment. Its Exploration and Production segment is the key revenue driver for the company which includes the revenue derived from the production and sale of natural gas and liquids. The Marketing segment generates revenue through the marketing of both the company and third-party produced natural gas and liquids volumes and through gathering fees associated with the transportation of natural gas to market.
Executives
Shameek Konar director CONSTELLATION ENERGY GROUP, INC., 100 CONSTELLATION WAY, SUITE 1800P, BALTIMORE MD 21202
Dennis Price officer: SVP - Mktg, Trans & Comm 10000 ENERGY DRIVE, P. O. BOX 12359, SPRING TX 77391-2359
Carl Fredrick Giesler officer: Executive Vice President & CFO 10000 ENERGY DRIVE, P. O. BOX 12359, SPRING TX 77391-2359
Gregory D Kerley officer: Executive VP and CFO 10000 ENERGY DRIVE, SPRING TX 77389
Andrew T Huggins officer: VP, Business and Comm Dev 10000 ENERGY DRIVE, P. O. BOX 12359, SPRING TX 77391-2359
John P Kelly officer: SVP and Division Head 10000 ENERGY DRIVE, P. O. BOX 12359, SPRING TX 77391-2359
Derek W Cutright officer: SVP and Division Head 10000 ENERGY DRIVE, P. O. BOX 12359, SPRING TX 77391-2359
William Q Dyson officer: SVP - Operations Services 10000 ENERGY DRIVE, P. O. BOX 12359, SPRING TX 77391
Carina L Gillenwater officer: VP, Human Resources and Admin 10000 ENERGY DRIVE, P. O. BOX 12359, SPRING TX 77391-2359
Christopher W Lacy officer: VP-General Counsel & Secretary 10000 ENERGY DRIVE, P. O. BOX 12359, SPRING TX 77391
Michael E Hancock officer: Vice President and Interim CFO 10000 ENERGY DRIVE, P. O. BOX 12359, SPRING TX 77391
Johnson S P Iv director 10000 ENERGY DRIVE, P. O. BOX 12359, SPRING TX 77391
Richard Jason Kurtz officer: Vice President 10000 ENERGY DRIVE, P. O. BOX 12359, SPRING TX 77391
Julian Mark Bott officer: EVP 625 LIBERTY AVENUE, C/O EQT MIDSTREAM PARTNERS, PITTSBURGH PA 15222
William J Way officer: Executive VP and COO 2350 N SAM HOUSTON PARKWAY EAST, SUITE 125, HOUSTON TX 77032