Canyon Resources (ASX:CAY) EV-to-OCF: -3.98 (As of Aug. 03, 2026)

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What is Canyon Resources EV-to-OCF?

Canyon Resources ASX:CAY -3.92% EV-to-OCF is -3.98 as of Aug. 03, 2026. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 2,671 Metals & Mining companies, Canyon Resources ranks worse than 51.82% on this metric.

EV-to-OCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its cash flow from operations. As of today, Canyon Resources's Enterprise Value is A$78.81 Mil. Canyon Resources's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was A$-19.80 Mil. Therefore, Canyon Resources's EV-to-OCF for today is -3.98.

The historical rank and industry rank for Canyon Resources's EV-to-OCF or its related term are showing as below:

ASX:CAY' s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -7.83   Med: 0   Max: -7.83
Current: -7.83

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of Canyon Resources was -7.83. The lowest was -7.83. And the median was .

ASX:CAY's EV-to-OCF is ranked worse than
51.82% of 2671 companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: -8.44 vs ASX:CAY: -7.83

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 (2026-08-03), Canyon Resources's stock price is A$0.049. Canyon Resources's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was A$-0.012. Therefore, Canyon Resources's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is At Loss.


Canyon Resources  (ASX:CAY) 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.

Canyon Resources's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=0.049/-0.012
=At Loss

Canyon Resources's share price for today is A$0.049.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Canyon Resources's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was A$-0.012.

* 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.


Canyon Resources EV-to-OCF Related Terms


Canyon Resources EV-to-OCF Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Canyon Resources'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.

Canyon Resources EV-to-OCF Chart

Canyon Resources Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
EV-to-OCF
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -22.01 -3.89 -13.49 -8.16 -22.18

Canyon Resources 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 -8.16 0.00 -22.18 0.00

Canyon Resources EV-to-OCF Competitor Comparison

For the Other Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, Canyon Resources'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.


Canyon Resources EV-to-OCF vs Metals & Mining Industry

For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Canyon Resources's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Canyon Resources's EV-to-OCF falls into.



Canyon Resources EV-to-OCF Calculation

Canyon Resources's EV-to-OCF for today is calculated as:

EV-to-OCF=Enterprise Value (Today)/Cash Flow from Operations (TTM)
=78.806/-19.797
=-3.98

Canyon Resources's current Enterprise Value is A$78.81 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Canyon Resources's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was A$-19.80 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 -3.98 mean?
Canyon Resources (ASX:CAY) has a EV-to-OCF of -3.98 as of Aug. 03, 2026. According to the industry distribution chart, Canyon Resources ranks #1384 out of 2671 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 51.8%.
Is Canyon Resources' EV-to-OCF too high?
Canyon Resources' current EV-to-OCF is -3.98. Based on the distribution chart, Canyon Resources ranks #1384 out of 2671 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is below the industry midpoint.
How does Canyon Resources' EV-to-OCF compare to competitors?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Canyon Resources ranks #1384 out of 2671 companies for EV-to-OCF. This places Canyon Resources in the lower half of its industry. 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 Metals & Mining company?
A good EV-to-OCF depends on the Metals & Mining industry context. 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. Canyon Resources's current EV-to-OCF is -3.98. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Canyon Resources stock overvalued right now?
Canyon Resources (ASX:CAY) has a current EV-to-OCF of -3.98. The current EV-to-OCF is -3.98. 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 Canyon Resources (ASX:CAY), the current EV-to-OCF is -3.98 as of Aug. 03, 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.

Canyon Resources Business Description

Other Exchanges 2CY:Germany
Address 3 Richardson Street, West Perth, Perth, WA, AUS, 6005
Canyon Resources Ltd is an bauxite resource development and exploration focused on expediting the development of the very high grade Minim Martap Bauxite project in central Cameroon. The company's mineral exploration projects in Burkina Faso cover areas that includes the Tao project, the Pinarello project, Taparko North Project, Derosa Project, Konkolikan Project, the Minim Martap project, and the Birsok project.