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EV-to-OCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its cash flow from operations. As of today, Acorn Energy's Enterprise Value is $46.40 Mil.
Acorn Energy's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $1.87 Mil. Therefore, Acorn Energy's EV-to-OCF for today is 24.79.
The historical rank and industry rank for Acorn Energy's EV-to-OCF or its related term are showing as below:
ACFN'
s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -624.81 Med: -0.3 Max: 1308.27
Current: 24.79
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of Acorn Energy was 1308.27. The lowest was -624.81. And the median was -0.30.
ACFN's EV-to-OCF is ranked worse than 68.41% of 2498
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 9.495
vs ACFN: 24.79
EV-to-OCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
EV-to-OCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
Acorn Energy's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Acorn Energy's share price for today is $19.77.
Acorn Energy's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $0.770.
* 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.
Enterprise Value is used because it is a more complete measure in reflecting how much an investor pays when buying a company. Cash Flow from Operations is an important financial metric because it represents the cash generated from operating activities at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-OCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.
Acorn Energy EV-to-OCF Related Terms
Acorn Energy EV-to-OCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Acorn Energy's EV-to-OCF 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.
For the Scientific & Technical Instruments subindustry, Acorn Energy's EV-to-OCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-OCF 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.
Acorn Energy EV-to-OCF vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Acorn Energy's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Acorn Energy's EV-to-OCF falls into.
Acorn Energy's current Enterprise Value is $46.40 Mil.
Acorn Energy's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $1.87 Mil.
* 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.
Acorn Energy (ACFN) has a EV-to-OCF of 24.79 as of Jul. 16, 2026. According to the industry distribution chart, Acorn Energy ranks #1709 out of 2498 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 68.4%.
Is Acorn Energy's EV-to-OCF too high?
Acorn Energy's current EV-to-OCF is 24.79. The Hardware industry median EV-to-OCF is 9.50. Acorn Energy's value of 24.79 is 161.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Acorn Energy ranks #1709 out of 2498 companies in the Hardware industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Acorn Energy has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Acorn Energy's EV-to-OCF compare to LGL and MIND?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Acorn Energy ranks #1709 out of 2498 companies for EV-to-OCF. This places Acorn Energy in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-OCF is 9.50. Acorn Energy's value of 24.79 is 161.1% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EV-to-OCF for a Hardware company?
The median EV-to-OCF among Hardware companies is 9.50, based on 2,498 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-OCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-OCF should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Acorn Energy's current EV-to-OCF of 24.79 is 161.1% 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 EV-to-OCF mean?
A high EV-to-OCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Hardware industry, the median EV-to-OCF is 9.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Acorn Energy's current EV-to-OCF is 24.79. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Acorn Energy stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Acorn Energy (ACFN) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $13.72, compared to a current price of $19.77 — trading 44.1% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-OCF is 24.79 and 161.1% above the Hardware industry median of 9.50. Acorn Energy's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-OCF calculated?
EV-to-OCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Acorn Energy (ACFN), the current EV-to-OCF is 24.79 as of Jul. 16, 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 Acorn Energy (ACFN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Acorn Energy stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $19.77 is trading 44.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $13.72.
GuruFocus considers Acorn Energy to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ACFN:
EV-to-OCF: 24.79
GF Value™: $13.72 vs. price of $19.77 (44.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 161.1% above the Hardware median (#1709 of 2498)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ACFN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Acorn Energy Inc is a holding company that focuses on technology-driven solutions for energy infrastructure asset management. The company operates through two segments namely, the PG segment and the CP segment. PG segment provides wireless remote monitoring and control systems and services for critical assets as well as Internet of Things applications which account for the majority of the revenue. CP segment is engaged in providing remote monitoring of cathodic protection systems on gas pipelines for gas utilities and pipeline companies.
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