First Lithium (ASX:FL1) EV-to-OCF: -11.63 (As of Aug. 20, 2026)

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ASX:FL1 First Lithium Ltd ASX:FL1
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What is First Lithium EV-to-OCF?

First Lithium ASX:FL1 22 EV-to-OCF is -11.63 as of Aug. 20, 2026. GuruFocus rates ASX:FL1 with a GF Score™ of 22/100. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

EV-to-OCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its cash flow from operations. As of today, First Lithium's Enterprise Value is A$15.39 Mil. First Lithium's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2025 was A$-1.32 Mil. Therefore, First Lithium's EV-to-OCF for today is -11.63.

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

ASX:FL1' s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -68.41   Med: -0.3   Max: 0.94
Current: -11.63

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of First Lithium was 0.94. The lowest was -68.41. And the median was -0.30.

ASX:FL1's EV-to-OCF is not ranked
in the Metals & Mining industry.
Industry Median: -8.78 vs ASX:FL1: -11.63

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 (2026-08-20), First Lithium's stock price is A$0.14. First Lithium's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2025 was A$-0.023. Therefore, First Lithium's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is At Loss.


First Lithium  (ASX:FL1) 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.

First Lithium's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=0.14/-0.023
=At Loss

First Lithium's share price for today is A$0.14.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. First Lithium's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2025 was A$-0.023.

* 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.


First Lithium EV-to-OCF Related Terms


First Lithium EV-to-OCF Historical Data

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The historical data trend for First Lithium'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.

First Lithium EV-to-OCF Chart

First Lithium 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 -18.68 -1.93 -5.45 -9.57 -6.29

First Lithium Semi-Annual Data
Dec15 Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25
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 -5.45 0.00 -9.57 0.00 -6.29

First Lithium EV-to-OCF Competitor Comparison

For the Other Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, First Lithium'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.


First Lithium EV-to-OCF vs Metals & Mining Industry

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

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


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First Lithium EV-to-OCF Calculation

First Lithium's EV-to-OCF for today is calculated as:

EV-to-OCF=Enterprise Value (Today)/Cash Flow from Operations (TTM)
=15.394/-1.324
=-11.63

First Lithium's current Enterprise Value is A$15.39 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. First Lithium's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2025 was A$-1.32 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 -11.63 mean?
First Lithium (ASX:FL1) has a EV-to-OCF of -11.63 as of Aug. 20, 2026.
Is First Lithium's EV-to-OCF too high?
First Lithium's current EV-to-OCF is -11.63. Overall, First Lithium has a GF Score™ of 22/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does First Lithium's EV-to-OCF compare to competitors?
First Lithium's EV-to-OCF of -11.63 can be compared against companies in the Metals & Mining 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. First Lithium's current EV-to-OCF is -11.63. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is First Lithium stock overvalued right now?
First Lithium (ASX:FL1) has a current EV-to-OCF of -11.63. The current EV-to-OCF is -11.63. First Lithium's overall GF Score™ is 22/100 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 First Lithium (ASX:FL1), the current EV-to-OCF is -11.63 as of Aug. 20, 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.

First Lithium Business Description

Address 216 St Georges Terrace, Level 8, Perth, WA, AUS, 6000
First Lithium Ltd is a mineral exploration and development company. It is focused on West African mineral exploration and development. The company is predominantly engaged in the acquisition, and progress exploration, of the two lithium mineral bearing permits, Faraba and Gouna in Mali (the Mali Lithium Project).
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