Locate Technologies (ASX:LOC) EV-to-OCF: -189.44 (As of Jul. 31, 2026)

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What is Locate Technologies EV-to-OCF?

Locate Technologies ASX:LOC EV-to-OCF is -189.44 as of Jul. 31, 2026. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,878 Software companies, Locate Technologies ranks better than 97.36% on this metric.

EV-to-OCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its cash flow from operations. As of today, Locate Technologies's Enterprise Value is A$32.02 Mil. Locate Technologies's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2025 was A$-0.17 Mil. Therefore, Locate Technologies's EV-to-OCF for today is -189.44.

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

ASX:LOC' s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -204.64   Med: -4.43   Max: -1.02
Current: -189.44

During the past 4 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of Locate Technologies was -1.02. The lowest was -204.64. And the median was -4.43.

ASX:LOC's EV-to-OCF is ranked better than
97.36% of 2878 companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 6.66 vs ASX:LOC: -189.44

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 (2026-07-31), Locate Technologies's stock price is A$0.056. Locate Technologies's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2025 was A$-0.009. Therefore, Locate Technologies's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is At Loss.


Locate Technologies  (ASX:LOC) 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.

Locate Technologies's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=0.056/-0.009
=At Loss

Locate Technologies's share price for today is A$0.056.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Locate Technologies's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2025 was A$-0.009.

* 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.


Locate Technologies EV-to-OCF Related Terms


Locate Technologies EV-to-OCF Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Locate Technologies'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.

Locate Technologies EV-to-OCF Chart

Locate Technologies Annual Data
Trend Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
EV-to-OCF
-5.47 -2.54 -18.97 -300.15

Locate Technologies Semi-Annual Data
Dec20 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25
EV-to-OCF Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only -2.54 0.00 -18.97 0.00 -300.15

ASX:LOC vs QH, SHOP, UBER: EV-to-OCF Comparison

For the Software - Application subindustry, Locate Technologies'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.


Locate Technologies EV-to-OCF vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, Locate Technologies's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:

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



Locate Technologies EV-to-OCF Calculation

Locate Technologies's EV-to-OCF for today is calculated as:

EV-to-OCF=Enterprise Value (Today)/Cash Flow from Operations (TTM)
=32.015/-0.169
=-189.44

Locate Technologies's current Enterprise Value is A$32.02 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Locate Technologies's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2025 was A$-0.17 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 -189.44 mean?
Locate Technologies (ASX:LOC) has a EV-to-OCF of -189.44 as of Jul. 31, 2026. According to the industry distribution chart, Locate Technologies ranks #76 out of 2878 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 2.6%.
Is Locate Technologies' EV-to-OCF too high?
Locate Technologies' current EV-to-OCF is -189.44. Based on the distribution chart, Locate Technologies ranks #76 out of 2878 companies in the Software industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers.
How does Locate Technologies' EV-to-OCF compare to QH and SHOP?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Locate Technologies ranks #76 out of 2878 companies for EV-to-OCF. This places Locate Technologies in the top 3% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-OCF is 6.66. 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 Software company?
The median EV-to-OCF among Software companies is 6.66, based on 2,878 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. 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 Software industry, the median EV-to-OCF is 6.66 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Locate Technologies's current EV-to-OCF is -189.44. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Locate Technologies stock overvalued right now?
Locate Technologies (ASX:LOC) has a current EV-to-OCF of -189.44. The stock's GF Value™ is A$0.08, compared to a current price of A$0.06 — trading 30% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-OCF is -189.44. 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 Locate Technologies (ASX:LOC), the current EV-to-OCF is -189.44 as of Jul. 31, 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.

Locate Technologies Business Description

Other Exchanges LOC:New Zealand
Address 55 Miller Street, Level 4, Suite 4.11, Pyrmont, Sydney, NSW, AUS, 2009
Locate Technologies Ltd is a provider of real-time tracking delivery solutions. The group's Locate2u is a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) platform, designed to manage and optimise deliveries for couriers, retailers, and e-commerce businesses, and its Zoom2u Platform provides an Australia-wide marketplace connecting customers to a network of local drivers for fast deliveries. The group has two operating segments: Zoom2u and 2u Enterprises, and Locate2u. Maximum revenue is generated from the Zoom2u and 2u Enterprises segment, which provides delivery and tracking services to customers via an internally developed platform, allowing customers to arrange for the delivery of items. This segment also includes the Shred2u business, offering on-site and off-site document shredding services.