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Acacia ResearchACTG -0.33%67 EV-to-OCF is 7.93 as of Aug. 26, 2026, which is 475% above its 10-year median of 1.38. GuruFocus rates ACTG with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of $7.45 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,084 Industrial Products companies, Acacia Research ranks better than 58.3% on this metric.
EV-to-OCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its cash flow from operations. As of today, Acacia Research's Enterprise Value is $237.9 Mil.
Acacia Research's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $30.0 Mil. Therefore, Acacia Research's EV-to-OCF for today is 7.93.
The historical rank and industry rank for Acacia Research's EV-to-OCF or its related term are showing as below:
ACTG'
s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -86.9 Med: 1.38 Max: 45.36
Current: 7.93
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of Acacia Research was 45.36. The lowest was -86.90. And the median was 1.38.
ACTG's EV-to-OCF is ranked better than 58.3% of 3084
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 11.36
vs ACTG: 7.93
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.
Acacia Research's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Acacia Research's share price for today is $4.49.
Acacia Research's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-0.150.
* 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.
Acacia Research EV-to-OCF Related Terms
Acacia Research EV-to-OCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Acacia Research'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 Business Equipment & Supplies subindustry, Acacia Research'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.
Acacia Research EV-to-OCF vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Acacia Research's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Acacia Research's EV-to-OCF falls into.
Acacia Research's current Enterprise Value is $237.9 Mil.
Acacia Research's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $30.0 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.
Acacia Research (ACTG) has a EV-to-OCF of 7.93 as of Aug. 26, 2026. This is 475% above median its historical median of 1.38. According to the industry distribution chart, Acacia Research ranks #1286 out of 3084 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 41.7%.
Is Acacia Research's EV-to-OCF too high?
Acacia Research's current EV-to-OCF of 7.93 is 475% above median its 10-year median of 1.38. The Industrial Products industry median EV-to-OCF is 11.36. Acacia Research's value of 7.93 is 30.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Acacia Research ranks #1286 out of 3084 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Acacia Research has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Acacia Research's EV-to-OCF compare to ACCO and EBF?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Acacia Research ranks #1286 out of 3084 companies for EV-to-OCF. This puts Acacia Research in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-OCF is 11.36. Acacia Research's value of 7.93 is 30.2% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 1.38 vs. the industry median of 11.36, Acacia Research 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 EV-to-OCF for an Industrial Products company?
The median EV-to-OCF among Industrial Products companies is 11.36, based on 3,084 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. Acacia Research's current EV-to-OCF of 7.93 is 30.2% 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 EV-to-OCF mean?
A high EV-to-OCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Industrial Products industry, the median EV-to-OCF is 11.36 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Acacia Research's current EV-to-OCF is 7.93, which is 475% above median its own 10-year median of 1.38. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Acacia Research stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Acacia Research (ACTG) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $7.45, compared to a current price of $4.49 — trading 39.7% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-OCF is 7.93, which is 475% above median its 10-year median of 1.38 and 30.2% below the Industrial Products industry median of 11.36. Acacia Research's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 7 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 Acacia Research (ACTG), the current EV-to-OCF is 7.93 as of Aug. 26, 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 Acacia Research (ACTG) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Acacia Research stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $4.49 is trading 39.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $7.45.
GuruFocus considers Acacia Research to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for ACTG:
EV-to-OCF: 7.93 (475% above median its 10-year median of 1.38)
GF Value™: $7.45 vs. price of $4.49 (39.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 30.2% below the Industrial Products median (#1286 of 3084)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ACTG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Acacia Research Corp is focused on acquiring and operating businesses across the industrial, energy, and technology sectors where it believes it can leverage its expertise, capital base, and deep industry relationships to drive value. The company has four reportable business segments: Intellectual Property Operations, Industrial Operations, Energy Operations, and Manufacturing Operations. It derives revenue from the Intellectual Property Operations segment. Geographically, it operates in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East and Africa, China, India, and Asia-Pacific.
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