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Aqua MetalsAQMS -10.28%21 EV-to-OCF is -0.24 as of Aug. 01, 2026. GuruFocus rates AQMS with a GF Score™ of 21/100. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 243 Waste Management companies, Aqua Metals ranks better than 70.78% on this metric.
EV-to-OCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its cash flow from operations. As of today, Aqua Metals's Enterprise Value is $2.70 Mil.
Aqua Metals's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $-11.43 Mil. Therefore, Aqua Metals's EV-to-OCF for today is -0.24.
The historical rank and industry rank for Aqua Metals's EV-to-OCF or its related term are showing as below:
AQMS'
s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -33.74 Med: -3.35 Max: 110.39
Current: -0.24
During the past 12 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of Aqua Metals was 110.39. The lowest was -33.74. And the median was -3.35.
AQMS's EV-to-OCF is ranked better than 70.78% of 243
companies
in the Waste Management industry
Industry Median: 8.68
vs AQMS: -0.24
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.
Aqua Metals's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Aqua Metals's share price for today is $2.53.
Aqua Metals'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 $-6.200.
* 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.
Aqua Metals EV-to-OCF Related Terms
Aqua Metals EV-to-OCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Aqua Metals'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 Waste Management subindustry, Aqua Metals'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.
Aqua Metals EV-to-OCF vs Waste Management Industry
For the Waste Management industry and Industrials sector, Aqua Metals's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Aqua Metals's EV-to-OCF falls into.
Aqua Metals's current Enterprise Value is $2.70 Mil.
Aqua Metals'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 $-11.43 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.
Aqua Metals (AQMS) has a EV-to-OCF of -0.24 as of Aug. 01, 2026. According to the industry distribution chart, Aqua Metals ranks #71 out of 243 companies in the Waste Management industry, placing it in the top 29.2%.
Is Aqua Metals' EV-to-OCF too high?
Aqua Metals' current EV-to-OCF is -0.24. Based on the distribution chart, Aqua Metals ranks #71 out of 243 companies in the Waste Management industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Aqua Metals has a GF Score™ of 21/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Aqua Metals' EV-to-OCF compare to AWX and OCLN?
According to the Waste Management industry distribution chart, Aqua Metals ranks #71 out of 243 companies for EV-to-OCF. This puts Aqua Metals in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-OCF is 8.68. 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 Waste Management company?
The median EV-to-OCF among Waste Management companies is 8.68, based on 243 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. 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 Waste Management industry, the median EV-to-OCF is 8.68 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Aqua Metals's current EV-to-OCF is -0.24. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Aqua Metals stock overvalued right now?
Aqua Metals (AQMS) has a current EV-to-OCF of -0.24. The current EV-to-OCF is -0.24. Aqua Metals' overall GF Score™ is 21/100 with 3 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 Aqua Metals (AQMS), the current EV-to-OCF is -0.24 as of Aug. 01, 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.
Aqua Metals Inc is developing and seeking to commercialize proprietary recycling and refining technologies for the recovery of critical minerals and metals. Its patented and patent-pending AquaRefining process is an electro-hydrometallurgical method designed to recover high-purity materials from battery and other metal-bearing feedstocks using a closed-loop system powered by electricity. Its idea is to reduce CAPEX and OPEX costs, reduce emissions, hazardous waste, and reliance on conventional smelting and chemical-intensive refining processes. It has one operating segment: sustainable metals recycling. It focused on the development and commercialization of AquaRefining technology for the clean and efficient recovery of valuable metals from lead-acid and lithium-ion batteries.
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