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Alto IngredientsALTO -2.90%38 EV-to-OCF is 13.61 as of Jul. 21, 2026, which is 65% above its 10-year median of 8.25. GuruFocus rates ALTO with a GF Score™ of 38/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.44 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,608 Chemicals companies, Alto Ingredients ranks worse than 60.07% on this metric.
EV-to-OCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its cash flow from operations. As of today, Alto Ingredients's Enterprise Value is $485.5 Mil.
Alto Ingredients's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $35.7 Mil. Therefore, Alto Ingredients's EV-to-OCF for today is 13.61.
The historical rank and industry rank for Alto Ingredients's EV-to-OCF or its related term are showing as below:
ALTO'
s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -61.29 Med: 8.25 Max: 183.19
Current: 13.61
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of Alto Ingredients was 183.19. The lowest was -61.29. And the median was 8.25.
ALTO's EV-to-OCF is ranked worse than 60.07% of 1608
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 10.41
vs ALTO: 13.61
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.
Alto Ingredients's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Alto Ingredients's share price for today is $5.35.
Alto Ingredients'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 $0.370.
* 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.
Alto Ingredients EV-to-OCF Related Terms
Alto Ingredients EV-to-OCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Alto Ingredients'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 Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Alto Ingredients'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.
Alto Ingredients EV-to-OCF vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Alto Ingredients's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Alto Ingredients's EV-to-OCF falls into.
Alto Ingredients's current Enterprise Value is $485.5 Mil.
Alto Ingredients'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 $35.7 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.
Alto Ingredients (ALTO) has a EV-to-OCF of 13.61 as of Jul. 21, 2026. This is 65% above median its historical median of 8.25. According to the industry distribution chart, Alto Ingredients ranks #966 out of 1608 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 60.1%.
Is Alto Ingredients' EV-to-OCF too high?
Alto Ingredients' current EV-to-OCF of 13.61 is 65% above median its 10-year median of 8.25. The Chemicals industry median EV-to-OCF is 10.41. Alto Ingredients' value of 13.61 is 30.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Alto Ingredients ranks #966 out of 1608 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Alto Ingredients has a GF Score™ of 38/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Alto Ingredients' EV-to-OCF compare to OEC and MATV?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Alto Ingredients ranks #966 out of 1608 companies for EV-to-OCF. This places Alto Ingredients in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-OCF is 10.41. Alto Ingredients' value of 13.61 is 30.7% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 8.25 vs. the industry median of 10.41, Alto Ingredients 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 Chemicals company?
The median EV-to-OCF among Chemicals companies is 10.41, based on 1,608 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. Alto Ingredients's current EV-to-OCF of 13.61 is 30.7% 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 Chemicals industry, the median EV-to-OCF is 10.41 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Alto Ingredients's current EV-to-OCF is 13.61, which is 65% above median its own 10-year median of 8.25. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Alto Ingredients stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alto Ingredients (ALTO) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.44, compared to a current price of $5.35 — trading 271.5% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-OCF is 13.61, which is 65% above median its 10-year median of 8.25 and 30.7% above the Chemicals industry median of 10.41. Alto Ingredients' overall GF Score™ is 38/100 with 6 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 Alto Ingredients (ALTO), the current EV-to-OCF is 13.61 as of Jul. 21, 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 Alto Ingredients (ALTO) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alto Ingredients stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $5.35 is trading 271.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $1.44.
GuruFocus considers Alto Ingredients to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ALTO:
EV-to-OCF: 13.61 (65% above median its 10-year median of 8.25)
GF Value™: $1.44 vs. price of $5.35 (271.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 30.7% above the Chemicals median (#966 of 1608)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ALTO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Alto Ingredients Inc is a producer and distributor of specialty alcohols, renewable fuels and essential ingredients in the United States. The company serves five markets: Health, Home and Beauty, Food and Beverage, Essential Ingredients, and Renewable Fuels. Its customers include food and beverage companies and consumer products manufacturers and distributors. The company operates under three segments: Marketing and distribution, Pekin Campus production, and Western production.
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