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Advantage SolutionsADV +5.22%60 EV-to-OCF is 15.67 as of Aug. 05, 2026, which is 36% below its 10-year median of 24.66. GuruFocus rates ADV with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of $59.86 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,020 Media - Diversified companies, Advantage Solutions ranks worse than 76.96% on this metric.
EV-to-OCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its cash flow from operations. As of today, Advantage Solutions's Enterprise Value is $1,957 Mil.
Advantage Solutions's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $125 Mil. Therefore, Advantage Solutions's EV-to-OCF for today is 15.67.
The historical rank and industry rank for Advantage Solutions's EV-to-OCF or its related term are showing as below:
ADV'
s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6.14 Med: 24.66 Max: 1669.43
Current: 15.67
During the past 10 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of Advantage Solutions was 1669.43. The lowest was 6.14. And the median was 24.66.
ADV's EV-to-OCF is ranked worse than 76.96% of 1020
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 4.825
vs ADV: 15.67
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.
Advantage Solutions's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Advantage Solutions's share price for today is $41.72.
Advantage Solutions'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 $-18.740.
* 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.
Advantage Solutions EV-to-OCF Related Terms
Advantage Solutions EV-to-OCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Advantage Solutions'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 Advertising Agencies subindustry, Advantage Solutions'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.
Advantage Solutions EV-to-OCF vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Advantage Solutions's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Advantage Solutions's EV-to-OCF falls into.
Advantage Solutions's current Enterprise Value is $1,957 Mil.
Advantage Solutions'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 $125 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.
Advantage Solutions (ADV) has a EV-to-OCF of 15.67 as of Aug. 05, 2026. This is 36% below median its historical median of 24.66. Over the past decade, Advantage Solutions' EV-to-OCF has ranged from 6.14 to 1,669.43. According to the industry distribution chart, Advantage Solutions ranks #785 out of 1020 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 77%.
Is Advantage Solutions' EV-to-OCF too high?
Advantage Solutions' current EV-to-OCF of 15.67 is 36% below median its 10-year median of 24.66. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.14 to a high of 1,669.43. The Media - Diversified industry median EV-to-OCF is 4.83. Advantage Solutions' value of 15.67 is 224.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Advantage Solutions ranks #785 out of 1020 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Advantage Solutions has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Advantage Solutions' EV-to-OCF compare to NEXN and NCMI?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Advantage Solutions ranks #785 out of 1020 companies for EV-to-OCF. This places Advantage Solutions in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-OCF is 4.83. Advantage Solutions' value of 15.67 is 224.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Advantage Solutions' own EV-to-OCF has ranged from 6.14 to 1,669.43 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 24.66 vs. the industry median of 4.83, Advantage Solutions has consistently been above 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 a Media - Diversified company?
The median EV-to-OCF among Media - Diversified companies is 4.83, based on 1,020 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. Advantage Solutions's current EV-to-OCF of 15.67 is 224.8% 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 Media - Diversified industry, the median EV-to-OCF is 4.83 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Advantage Solutions's current EV-to-OCF is 15.67, which is 36% below median its own 10-year median of 24.66. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Advantage Solutions stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Advantage Solutions (ADV) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $59.86, compared to a current price of $41.72 — trading 30.3% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-OCF is 15.67, which is 36% below median its 10-year median of 24.66 and 224.8% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 4.83. Advantage Solutions' overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 4 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 Advantage Solutions (ADV), the current EV-to-OCF is 15.67 as of Aug. 05, 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 Advantage Solutions (ADV) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Advantage Solutions stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $41.72 is trading 30.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $59.86.
GuruFocus considers Advantage Solutions to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for ADV:
EV-to-OCF: 15.67 (36% below median its 10-year median of 24.66)
GF Value™: $59.86 vs. price of $41.72 (30.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 224.8% above the Media - Diversified median (#785 of 1020)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ADV stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Advantage Solutions Inc provides outsourced sales, marketing, merchandising, sampling, and retailer support services to consumer packaged goods manufacturers and retailers across North America. Its services are designed to support distribution, retail execution, shopper engagement, and private brand development across both physical and digital commerce environments. The company serves various clients across grocery, mass, club, retail pharmacy, convenience, and other channels. It operates through three reportable segments: Branded Services, Experiential Services, and Retailer Services. The majority of the revenue is derived from the Experiential Services segment, which provides in-store and digital sampling programs, demonstrations, and experiential events for manufacturers and retailers.
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