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Arrow ElectronicsARW +0.53%86 EV-to-OCF is 13.37 as of Aug. 21, 2026, which is 11% below its 10-year median of 15.01. GuruFocus rates ARW with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of $158.73 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,498 Hardware companies, Arrow Electronics ranks worse than 59.05% on this metric.
EV-to-OCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its cash flow from operations. As of today, Arrow Electronics's Enterprise Value is $12,519 Mil.
Arrow Electronics's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $936 Mil. Therefore, Arrow Electronics's EV-to-OCF for today is 13.37.
The historical rank and industry rank for Arrow Electronics's EV-to-OCF or its related term are showing as below:
ARW'
s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -356.16 Med: 15.01 Max: 572.81
Current: 13.37
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of Arrow Electronics was 572.81. The lowest was -356.16. And the median was 15.01.
ARW's EV-to-OCF is ranked worse than 59.05% of 2498
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 8.35
vs ARW: 13.37
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.
Arrow Electronics's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Arrow Electronics's share price for today is $206.64.
Arrow Electronics'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 $15.650.
* 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.
Arrow Electronics EV-to-OCF Related Terms
Arrow Electronics EV-to-OCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Arrow Electronics'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 Electronics & Computer Distribution subindustry, Arrow Electronics'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.
Arrow Electronics EV-to-OCF vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Arrow Electronics's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Arrow Electronics's EV-to-OCF falls into.
Arrow Electronics's current Enterprise Value is $12,519 Mil.
Arrow Electronics'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 $936 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.
Arrow Electronics (ARW) has a EV-to-OCF of 13.37 as of Aug. 21, 2026. This is 11% below median its historical median of 15.01. According to the industry distribution chart, Arrow Electronics ranks #1475 out of 2498 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 59%.
Is Arrow Electronics' EV-to-OCF too high?
Arrow Electronics' current EV-to-OCF of 13.37 is 11% below median its 10-year median of 15.01. The Hardware industry median EV-to-OCF is 8.35. Arrow Electronics' value of 13.37 is 60.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Arrow Electronics ranks #1475 out of 2498 companies in the Hardware industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Arrow Electronics has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Arrow Electronics' EV-to-OCF compare to AVT and NSIT?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Arrow Electronics ranks #1475 out of 2498 companies for EV-to-OCF. This places Arrow Electronics in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-OCF is 8.35. Arrow Electronics' value of 13.37 is 60.1% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 15.01 vs. the industry median of 8.35, Arrow Electronics 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 Hardware company?
The median EV-to-OCF among Hardware companies is 8.35, 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. Arrow Electronics's current EV-to-OCF of 13.37 is 60.1% 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 8.35 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Arrow Electronics's current EV-to-OCF is 13.37, which is 11% below median its own 10-year median of 15.01. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Arrow Electronics stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Arrow Electronics (ARW) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $158.73, compared to a current price of $206.64 — trading 30.2% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-OCF is 13.37, which is 11% below median its 10-year median of 15.01 and 60.1% above the Hardware industry median of 8.35. Arrow Electronics' overall GF Score™ is 86/100 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 Arrow Electronics (ARW), the current EV-to-OCF is 13.37 as of Aug. 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 Arrow Electronics (ARW) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Arrow Electronics stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $206.64 is trading 30.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $158.73.
GuruFocus considers Arrow Electronics to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ARW:
EV-to-OCF: 13.37 (11% below median its 10-year median of 15.01)
GF Value™: $158.73 vs. price of $206.64 (30.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 60.1% above the Hardware median (#1475 of 2498)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ARW stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Arrow Electronics Inc. is a provider of products, services, and solutions to industrial and commercial users of electronic components and enterprise computing solutions. It has one of the world's broadest portfolios of product offerings available from electronic components and enterprise computing solutions suppliers, coupled with a range of services, solutions, and software, the company helps industrial and commercial customers introduce products, reduce their time to market, and enhance their overall competitiveness. The company has two business segments, the global components business and the global enterprise computing solutions.
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