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Pre-Built PCLBKK:PREB-R 72 Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow is 0.14 as of Jun. 2026, which is 75% above its 10-year median of 0.08. GuruFocus rates BKK:PREB-R with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of ฿5.11 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 928 Construction companies, Pre-Built PCL ranks better than 80.93% on this metric.
Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow assesses how much of a company’s cash flow from operations is being devoted to capital expenditure. It’s also useful to distinguish whether the company is capital intensive or not.
Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow ratio assesses how much of a company’s Cash Flow from Operations is being devoted to Capital Expenditure. It is a good indicator in terms of how much the company is focused on growth. In general, a high Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow ratio indicates that the company is investing more in physical assets and is focused on growth and expansion. Conversely, lower ratio could indicate that a company has reached maturity and is no longer pursuing aggressive growth.
Moreover, the ratio is also useful to distinguish whether the company is capital intensive or not. If the ratio is large, then the company tends to be capital intensive. Lower ratio suggests that it’s a capital-light business. The ratio can be combined with ROIC % to identify whether the company is an asset-light business that has a high return on invested capital. This is one question investors commonly ask to see if a company qualifies as a good company.
Pre-Built PCL Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow Related Terms
Pre-Built PCL Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Pre-Built PCL's Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow 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.
BKK:PREB-R vs PWR, FIX, EME: Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Pre-Built PCL's Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow, along with its competitors' market caps and Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow 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.
Pre-Built PCL Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Pre-Built PCL's Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Pre-Built PCL's Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow falls into.
* 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 Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow of 0.14 mean?
Pre-Built PCL (BKK:PREB-R) has a Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow of 0.14 as of Jun. 2026. Capex to Operating Cash Flow ratio assesses how much of a company’s cash flow from operations is being devoted to capital expenditure. View historical data on Pre-Built PCL and its competitors. This is 75% above median its historical median of 0.08. Over the past decade, Pre-Built PCL's Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow has ranged from 0.02 to 1.62. According to the industry distribution chart, Pre-Built PCL ranks #177 out of 928 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 19.1%.
Is Pre-Built PCL's Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow too high?
Pre-Built PCL's current Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow of 0.14 is 75% above median its 10-year median of 0.08. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.02 to a high of 1.62. The Construction industry median Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow is 0.27. Pre-Built PCL's value of 0.14 is 47.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Pre-Built PCL ranks #177 out of 928 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Pre-Built PCL has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Pre-Built PCL's Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Pre-Built PCL ranks #177 out of 928 companies for Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow. This places Pre-Built PCL in the top 19% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow is 0.27. Pre-Built PCL's value of 0.14 is 47.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Pre-Built PCL's own Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow has ranged from 0.02 to 1.62 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.08 vs. the industry median of 0.27, Pre-Built PCL 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 Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow for a Construction company?
The median Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow among Construction companies is 0.27, based on 928 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Pre-Built PCL's current Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow of 0.14 is 47.2% 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 Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow mean?
A high Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Capex to Operating Cash Flow ratio assesses how much of a company’s cash flow from operations is being devoted to capital expenditure. View historical data on Pre-Built PCL and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow is 0.27 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Pre-Built PCL's current Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow is 0.14, which is 75% above median its own 10-year median of 0.08. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Pre-Built PCL stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pre-Built PCL (BKK:PREB-R) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ฿5.11, compared to a current price of ฿3.40 — trading 33.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow is 0.14, which is 75% above median its 10-year median of 0.08 and 47.2% below the Construction industry median of 0.27. Pre-Built PCL's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow calculated?
Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Pre-Built PCL (BKK:PREB-R), the current Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow is 0.14 as of Jun. 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 Pre-Built PCL (BKK:PREB-R) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pre-Built PCL stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ฿3.40 is trading 33.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of ฿5.11.
GuruFocus considers Pre-Built PCL to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for BKK:PREB-R:
Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow: 0.14 (75% above median its 10-year median of 0.08)
GF Value™: ฿5.11 vs. price of ฿3.40 (33.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 47.2% below the Construction median (#177 of 928)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BKK:PREB-R stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Pre-Built PCL is engaged in construction and civil engineering work. The company, along with its subsidiaries, operates in the following segments: Construction contractual, Selling of pre-cast floors, Property development, and Others. A majority of its revenue is generated from the Construction contractual segment. Its construction operations include housing projects, commercial buildings, office buildings, shopping centers, hospitals, schools, and power plants. Geographically, the company operates in Thailand.
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