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ASX:AFI'
s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 17.73 Med: 30.01 Max: 58.56
Current: 29.92
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of Australian Foundation Investment Co was 58.56. The lowest was 17.73. And the median was 30.01.
ASX:AFI's EV-to-OCF is ranked worse than 84.28% of 1508
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 6.19
vs ASX:AFI: 29.92
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.
Australian Foundation Investment Co (ASX:AFI) 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.
Australian Foundation Investment Co's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Australian Foundation Investment Co's share price for today is A$6.83.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Australian Foundation Investment Co's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was A$0.221.
* 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.
Australian Foundation Investment Co EV-to-OCF Related Terms
Australian Foundation Investment Co EV-to-OCF Historical Data
* 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.
Australian Foundation Investment Co EV-to-OCF Chart
For the Asset Management subindustry, Australian Foundation Investment Co'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.
Australian Foundation Investment Co EV-to-OCF vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Australian Foundation Investment Co's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Australian Foundation Investment Co's EV-to-OCF falls into.
Australian Foundation Investment Co's current Enterprise Value is A$8,363.4 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Australian Foundation Investment Co's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was A$279.5 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.
Australian Foundation Investment Co (ASX:AFI) has a EV-to-OCF of 29.92 as of Jul. 28, 2026. This is near median its historical median of 30.01. Over the past decade, Australian Foundation Investment Co's EV-to-OCF has ranged from 17.73 to 58.56. According to the industry distribution chart, Australian Foundation Investment Co ranks #1271 out of 1508 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 84.3%.
Is Australian Foundation Investment Co's EV-to-OCF too high?
Australian Foundation Investment Co's current EV-to-OCF of 29.92 is near median its 10-year median of 30.01. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 17.73 to a high of 58.56. The Asset Management industry median EV-to-OCF is 6.19. Australian Foundation Investment Co's value of 29.92 is 383.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Australian Foundation Investment Co ranks #1271 out of 1508 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Australian Foundation Investment Co has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Australian Foundation Investment Co's EV-to-OCF compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Australian Foundation Investment Co ranks #1271 out of 1508 companies for EV-to-OCF. This places Australian Foundation Investment Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-OCF is 6.19. Australian Foundation Investment Co's value of 29.92 is 383.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Australian Foundation Investment Co's own EV-to-OCF has ranged from 17.73 to 58.56 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 30.01 vs. the industry median of 6.19, Australian Foundation Investment Co 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 6.19, based on 1,508 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. Australian Foundation Investment Co's current EV-to-OCF of 29.92 is 383.4% 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 6.19 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Australian Foundation Investment Co's current EV-to-OCF is 29.92, which is near median its own 10-year median of 30.01. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Australian Foundation Investment Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Australian Foundation Investment Co (ASX:AFI) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$6.64, compared to a current price of A$6.83 — trading 2.9% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-OCF is 29.92, which is near median its 10-year median of 30.01 and 383.4% above the Asset Management industry median of 6.19. Australian Foundation Investment Co's 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 Australian Foundation Investment Co (ASX:AFI), the current EV-to-OCF is 29.92 as of Jul. 28, 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 Australian Foundation Investment Co (ASX:AFI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Australian Foundation Investment Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of A$6.83 is trading 2.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of A$6.64.
GuruFocus considers Australian Foundation Investment Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for ASX:AFI:
EV-to-OCF: 29.92 (near median its 10-year median of 30.01)
GF Value™: A$6.64 vs. price of A$6.83 (2.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 383.4% above the Asset Management median (#1271 of 1508)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:AFI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Australian Foundation Investment Co Business Description
Australian Foundation Investment Co Ltd is an asset management company which invests in Australian and New Zealand equities. It aims to provide shareholders with attractive investment returns through access to a growing stream of fully franked dividends and enhancement of capital invested. Its investment goals are to pay dividends, which, over time, grow faster than the rate of inflation, and to provide attractive total returns over the medium to long term.
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