Acorn Capital Investment Fund (ASX:ACQ) EV-to-OCF: 6.58 (As of Aug. 13, 2026) — 55% Below Median

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What is Acorn Capital Investment Fund EV-to-OCF?

Acorn Capital Investment Fund ASX:ACQ 36 EV-to-OCF is 6.58 as of Aug. 13, 2026, which is 55% below its 10-year median of 14.53. GuruFocus rates ASX:ACQ with a GF Score™ of 36/100. Among 1,500 Asset Management companies, Acorn Capital Investment Fund ranks worse than 51.13% on this metric.

EV-to-OCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its cash flow from operations. As of today, Acorn Capital Investment Fund's Enterprise Value is A$73.96 Mil. Acorn Capital Investment Fund's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was A$11.24 Mil. Therefore, Acorn Capital Investment Fund's EV-to-OCF for today is 6.58.

The historical rank and industry rank for Acorn Capital Investment Fund's EV-to-OCF or its related term are showing as below:

ASX:ACQ' s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -34.46   Med: 14.53   Max: 298.4
Current: 6.46

During the past 12 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of Acorn Capital Investment Fund was 298.40. The lowest was -34.46. And the median was 14.53.

ASX:ACQ's EV-to-OCF is ranked worse than
51.13% of 1500 companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 5.9 vs ASX:ACQ: 6.46

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.

As of today (2026-08-13), Acorn Capital Investment Fund's stock price is A$0.90. Acorn Capital Investment Fund's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was A$0.243. Therefore, Acorn Capital Investment Fund's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 3.70.


Acorn Capital Investment Fund  (ASX:ACQ) EV-to-OCF Explanation

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.

Acorn Capital Investment Fund's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=0.90/0.243
=3.70

Acorn Capital Investment Fund's share price for today is A$0.90.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Acorn Capital Investment Fund's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was A$0.243.

* 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.


Acorn Capital Investment Fund EV-to-OCF Related Terms


Acorn Capital Investment Fund EV-to-OCF Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Acorn Capital Investment Fund'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.

Acorn Capital Investment Fund EV-to-OCF Chart

Acorn Capital Investment Fund Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
EV-to-OCF
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Acorn Capital Investment Fund Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
EV-to-OCF Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.00 17.96 0.00 6.52 0.00

ASX:ACQ vs BLK, BX, KKR: EV-to-OCF Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Acorn Capital Investment Fund'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.


Acorn Capital Investment Fund EV-to-OCF vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Acorn Capital Investment Fund's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Acorn Capital Investment Fund's EV-to-OCF falls into.


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Acorn Capital Investment Fund EV-to-OCF Calculation

Acorn Capital Investment Fund's EV-to-OCF for today is calculated as:

EV-to-OCF=Enterprise Value (Today)/Cash Flow from Operations (TTM)
=73.961/11.242
=6.58

Acorn Capital Investment Fund's current Enterprise Value is A$73.96 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Acorn Capital Investment Fund's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was A$11.24 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about EV-to-OCF →
What does a EV-to-OCF of 6.58 mean?
Acorn Capital Investment Fund (ASX:ACQ) has a EV-to-OCF of 6.58 as of Aug. 13, 2026. This is 55% below median its historical median of 14.53. According to the industry distribution chart, Acorn Capital Investment Fund ranks #767 out of 1500 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 51.1%.
Is Acorn Capital Investment Fund's EV-to-OCF too high?
Acorn Capital Investment Fund's current EV-to-OCF of 6.58 is 55% below median its 10-year median of 14.53. The Asset Management industry median EV-to-OCF is 5.90. Acorn Capital Investment Fund's value of 6.58 is 11.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Acorn Capital Investment Fund ranks #767 out of 1500 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Acorn Capital Investment Fund has a GF Score™ of 36/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Acorn Capital Investment Fund's EV-to-OCF compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Acorn Capital Investment Fund ranks #767 out of 1500 companies for EV-to-OCF. This places Acorn Capital Investment Fund in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-OCF is 5.90. Acorn Capital Investment Fund's value of 6.58 is 11.5% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 14.53 vs. the industry median of 5.90, Acorn Capital Investment Fund 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 an Asset Management company?
The median EV-to-OCF among Asset Management companies is 5.90, based on 1,500 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. Acorn Capital Investment Fund's current EV-to-OCF of 6.58 is 11.5% 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 Asset Management industry, the median EV-to-OCF is 5.90 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Acorn Capital Investment Fund's current EV-to-OCF is 6.58, which is 55% below median its own 10-year median of 14.53. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Acorn Capital Investment Fund stock overvalued right now?
Acorn Capital Investment Fund (ASX:ACQ) has a current EV-to-OCF of 6.58. The current EV-to-OCF is 6.58, which is 55% below median its 10-year median of 14.53 and 11.5% above the Asset Management industry median of 5.90. Acorn Capital Investment Fund's overall GF Score™ is 36/100. 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 Acorn Capital Investment Fund (ASX:ACQ), the current EV-to-OCF is 6.58 as of Aug. 13, 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.

Acorn Capital Investment Fund Business Description

Address C/- Acorn Capital Limited, 2 Russell Street, Level 4, Melbourne, VIC, AUS, 3000
Acorn Capital Investment Fund Ltd is an Australian listed investment company focused on investing in a diversified portfolio of listed and unlisted emerging Australian companies, also known as microcaps. The fund targets small and emerging companies across various sectors including technology, healthcare, consumer discretionary, and industrials. Its revenue is generated prominently in the form of dividends, distributions, and capital gains from its investment portfolio. The company is based in Melbourne, Australia, and manages investments across public and private markets.
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