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EV-to-OCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its cash flow from operations. As of today, Metal Powder Works's Enterprise Value is A$273.01 Mil.
Metal Powder Works's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was A$-2.52 Mil. Therefore, Metal Powder Works's EV-to-OCF for today is -108.34.
The historical rank and industry rank for Metal Powder Works's EV-to-OCF or its related term are showing as below:
ASX:MPW'
s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -155.08 Med: -5.6 Max: 0.18
Current: -116.68
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of Metal Powder Works was 0.18. The lowest was -155.08. And the median was -5.60.
ASX:MPW's EV-to-OCF is ranked better than 94.45% of 2667
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: -8.56
vs ASX:MPW: -116.68
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.
Metal Powder Works (ASX:MPW) 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.
Metal Powder Works's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Metal Powder Works's share price for today is A$1.835.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Metal Powder Works's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was A$-0.026.
* 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.
Metal Powder Works EV-to-OCF Related Terms
Metal Powder Works EV-to-OCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Metal Powder Works'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.
Metal Powder Works EV-to-OCF Competitor Comparison
For the Other Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, Metal Powder Works'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.
Metal Powder Works EV-to-OCF vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Metal Powder Works's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Metal Powder Works's EV-to-OCF falls into.
Metal Powder Works's current Enterprise Value is A$273.01 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Metal Powder Works's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was A$-2.52 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.
Metal Powder Works (ASX:MPW) has a EV-to-OCF of -108.34 as of Jul. 24, 2026. According to the industry distribution chart, Metal Powder Works ranks #148 out of 2667 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 5.5%.
Is Metal Powder Works' EV-to-OCF too high?
Metal Powder Works' current EV-to-OCF is -108.34. Based on the distribution chart, Metal Powder Works ranks #148 out of 2667 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Metal Powder Works has a GF Score™ of 48/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Metal Powder Works' EV-to-OCF compare to competitors?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Metal Powder Works ranks #148 out of 2667 companies for EV-to-OCF. This places Metal Powder Works in the top 6% 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. Metal Powder Works's current EV-to-OCF is -108.34. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Metal Powder Works stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Metal Powder Works (ASX:MPW) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$0.13, compared to a current price of A$1.84 — trading 1311.5% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-OCF is -108.34. Metal Powder Works' overall GF Score™ is 48/100 with 5 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 Metal Powder Works (ASX:MPW), the current EV-to-OCF is -108.34 as of Jul. 24, 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.
Is Metal Powder Works (ASX:MPW) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Metal Powder Works stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of A$1.84 is trading 1311.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of A$0.13.
GuruFocus considers Metal Powder Works to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ASX:MPW:
EV-to-OCF: -108.34
GF Value™: A$0.13 vs. price of A$1.84 (1311.5% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:MPW stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Metal Powder Works Ltd is focused on producing high-quality metal powders for additive manufacturing. The company is engaged in two segments -Welding Technology in which there is development and commercialisation of proprietary high-speed precision welding solutions that improve the economics of fabrication and second is Metal Powders which includes Manufacture and supply of high-quality metal powders and related technologies for advanced manufacturing, additive manufacturing (3D printing), and other industrial applications.
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