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Metals AustraliaASX:MLS +5.88% EV-to-OCF is -14.27 as of Aug. 11, 2026. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 2,666 Metals & Mining companies, Metals Australia ranks better than 62% on this metric.
EV-to-OCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its cash flow from operations. As of today, Metals Australia's Enterprise Value is A$8.88 Mil.
Metals Australia's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was A$-0.62 Mil. Therefore, Metals Australia's EV-to-OCF for today is -14.27.
The historical rank and industry rank for Metals Australia's EV-to-OCF or its related term are showing as below:
ASX:MLS'
s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -14.27 Med: 0 Max: -14.27
Current: -14.27
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of Metals Australia was -14.27. The lowest was -14.27. And the median was .
ASX:MLS's EV-to-OCF is ranked better than 62% of 2666
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: -8.58
vs ASX:MLS: -14.27
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.
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.
Metals Australia's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Metals Australia's share price for today is A$0.018.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Metals Australia's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was A$-0.003.
* 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.
Metals Australia EV-to-OCF Related Terms
Metals Australia EV-to-OCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Metals Australia'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.
For the Other Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, Metals Australia'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.
Metals Australia EV-to-OCF vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Metals Australia's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Metals Australia's EV-to-OCF falls into.
Metals Australia's current Enterprise Value is A$8.88 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Metals Australia's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was A$-0.62 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.
Metals Australia (ASX:MLS) has a EV-to-OCF of -14.27 as of Aug. 11, 2026. According to the industry distribution chart, Metals Australia ranks #1013 out of 2666 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 38%.
Is Metals Australia's EV-to-OCF too high?
Metals Australia's current EV-to-OCF is -14.27. Based on the distribution chart, Metals Australia ranks #1013 out of 2666 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is above the industry midpoint.
How does Metals Australia's EV-to-OCF compare to competitors?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Metals Australia ranks #1013 out of 2666 companies for EV-to-OCF. This puts Metals Australia in the upper 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. Metals Australia's current EV-to-OCF is -14.27. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Metals Australia stock overvalued right now?
Metals Australia (ASX:MLS) has a current EV-to-OCF of -14.27. The current EV-to-OCF is -14.27. 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 Metals Australia (ASX:MLS), the current EV-to-OCF is -14.27 as of Aug. 11, 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.
Metals Australia Ltd is engaged in the exploration of mineral deposits in Australia and Africa. It explores Manindi Lithium, base metals, and gold. The company holds interests in the Manindi Zinc Project, Quebec Lithium Project, Lac Rainy Nord Graphite Project, and others. Its geographical segment includes Australia and Canada.
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