Lachlan Star (ASX:LSA) EV-to-OCF: -40.96 (As of Aug. 01, 2026)

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What is Lachlan Star EV-to-OCF?

Lachlan Star ASX:LSA -2.08% EV-to-OCF is -40.96 as of Aug. 01, 2026. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 2,670 Metals & Mining companies, Lachlan Star ranks better than 85.17% on this metric.

EV-to-OCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its cash flow from operations. As of today, Lachlan Star's Enterprise Value is A$33.63 Mil. Lachlan Star's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was A$-0.82 Mil. Therefore, Lachlan Star's EV-to-OCF for today is -40.96.

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

ASX:LSA' s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -43.68   Med: 1.2   Max: 6.1
Current: -43.68

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of Lachlan Star was 6.10. The lowest was -43.68. And the median was 1.20.

ASX:LSA's EV-to-OCF is ranked better than
85.17% of 2670 companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: -8.44 vs ASX:LSA: -43.68

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 (2026-08-01), Lachlan Star's stock price is A$0.094. Lachlan Star's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was A$-0.015. Therefore, Lachlan Star's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is At Loss.


Lachlan Star  (ASX:LSA) 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.

Lachlan Star's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=0.094/-0.015
=At Loss

Lachlan Star's share price for today is A$0.094.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Lachlan Star's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was A$-0.015.

* 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.


Lachlan Star EV-to-OCF Related Terms


Lachlan Star EV-to-OCF Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Lachlan Star'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.

Lachlan Star EV-to-OCF Chart

Lachlan Star 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 -131.99 -39.79 -21.86 -11.59 -15.83

Lachlan Star 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 -11.59 0.00 -15.83 0.00

Lachlan Star EV-to-OCF Competitor Comparison

For the Other Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, Lachlan Star'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.


Lachlan Star EV-to-OCF vs Metals & Mining Industry

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

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



Lachlan Star EV-to-OCF Calculation

Lachlan Star's EV-to-OCF for today is calculated as:

EV-to-OCF=Enterprise Value (Today)/Cash Flow from Operations (TTM)
=33.630/-0.821
=-40.96

Lachlan Star's current Enterprise Value is A$33.63 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Lachlan Star's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was A$-0.82 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 -40.96 mean?
Lachlan Star (ASX:LSA) has a EV-to-OCF of -40.96 as of Aug. 01, 2026. According to the industry distribution chart, Lachlan Star ranks #396 out of 2670 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 14.8%.
Is Lachlan Star's EV-to-OCF too high?
Lachlan Star's current EV-to-OCF is -40.96. Based on the distribution chart, Lachlan Star ranks #396 out of 2670 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers.
How does Lachlan Star's EV-to-OCF compare to competitors?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Lachlan Star ranks #396 out of 2670 companies for EV-to-OCF. This places Lachlan Star in the top 15% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. 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. Lachlan Star's current EV-to-OCF is -40.96. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lachlan Star stock overvalued right now?
Lachlan Star (ASX:LSA) has a current EV-to-OCF of -40.96. The current EV-to-OCF is -40.96. 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 Lachlan Star (ASX:LSA), the current EV-to-OCF is -40.96 as of Aug. 01, 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.

Lachlan Star Business Description

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Address 1292 Hay Street, Level 2, West Perth, Perth, WA, AUS, 6005
Lachlan Star Ltd is a mineral exploration company engaged in copper and gold exploration in Australia. The company explores several projects located within mining regions, including the Lachlan Fold Belt in New South Wales and the Eastern Goldfields in Western Australia. Its key projects include Killaloe in Western Australia, as well as North Cobar, Junee, and the Basin Creek Prospect, which is located at the southern end of the Junee Project area within the Lachlan Fold Belt of central New South Wales.