Papyrus Australia (ASX:PPY) EV-to-OCF: -10.34 (As of Aug. 17, 2026)

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What is Papyrus Australia EV-to-OCF?

Papyrus Australia ASX:PPY EV-to-OCF is -10.34 as of Aug. 17, 2026. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 407 Packaging & Containers companies, Papyrus Australia ranks better than 84.03% on this metric.

EV-to-OCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its cash flow from operations. As of today, Papyrus Australia's Enterprise Value is A$4.72 Mil. Papyrus Australia's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was A$-0.46 Mil. Therefore, Papyrus Australia's EV-to-OCF for today is -10.34.

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

ASX:PPY' s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -10.34   Med: 0   Max: -10.34
Current: -10.34

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of Papyrus Australia was -10.34. The lowest was -10.34. And the median was .

ASX:PPY's EV-to-OCF is ranked better than
84.03% of 407 companies
in the Packaging & Containers industry
Industry Median: 8 vs ASX:PPY: -10.34

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 (2026-08-17), Papyrus Australia's stock price is A$0.008. Papyrus Australia's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was A$-0.005. Therefore, Papyrus Australia's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is At Loss.


Papyrus Australia  (ASX:PPY) 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.

Papyrus Australia's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=0.008/-0.005
=At Loss

Papyrus Australia's share price for today is A$0.008.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Papyrus Australia's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was A$-0.005.

* 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.


Papyrus Australia EV-to-OCF Related Terms


Papyrus Australia EV-to-OCF Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Papyrus 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.

Papyrus Australia EV-to-OCF Chart

Papyrus Australia 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 -10.04 -30.06 -11.50 -8.35 -12.86

Papyrus Australia 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 -8.35 0.00 -12.86 0.00

ASX:PPY vs SW, PKG, IP: EV-to-OCF Comparison

For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, Papyrus 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.


Papyrus Australia EV-to-OCF vs Packaging & Containers Industry

For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Papyrus Australia's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:

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



Papyrus Australia EV-to-OCF Calculation

Papyrus Australia's EV-to-OCF for today is calculated as:

EV-to-OCF=Enterprise Value (Today)/Cash Flow from Operations (TTM)
=4.717/-0.456
=-10.34

Papyrus Australia's current Enterprise Value is A$4.72 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Papyrus Australia's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was A$-0.46 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 -10.34 mean?
Papyrus Australia (ASX:PPY) has a EV-to-OCF of -10.34 as of Aug. 17, 2026. According to the industry distribution chart, Papyrus Australia ranks #65 out of 407 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 16%.
Is Papyrus Australia's EV-to-OCF too high?
Papyrus Australia's current EV-to-OCF is -10.34. Based on the distribution chart, Papyrus Australia ranks #65 out of 407 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers.
How does Papyrus Australia's EV-to-OCF compare to SW and PKG?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, Papyrus Australia ranks #65 out of 407 companies for EV-to-OCF. This places Papyrus Australia in the top 16% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-OCF is 8.00. 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 Packaging & Containers company?
The median EV-to-OCF among Packaging & Containers companies is 8.00, based on 407 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 Packaging & Containers industry, the median EV-to-OCF is 8.00 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Papyrus Australia's current EV-to-OCF is -10.34. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Papyrus Australia stock overvalued right now?
Papyrus Australia (ASX:PPY) has a current EV-to-OCF of -10.34. The current EV-to-OCF is -10.34. 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 Papyrus Australia (ASX:PPY), the current EV-to-OCF is -10.34 as of Aug. 17, 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.

Papyrus Australia Business Description

Address C/o V P Rigano & Co Pty Ltd, Level 2, 2 Peel Street, Adelaide, SA, AUS, 5000
Papyrus Australia Ltd develops a technology that converts the waste trunk of the banana palm into alternatives to forest wood products to be used in paper, packaging, furniture, building, construction, and other industries. The group's commercialization plan remains focused on developing partnerships with local organizations in banana-growing regions, to establish banana processing facilities for the conversion of banana plantation waste into moulded food packaging products. The group operates in one business segment, being research and development utilising banana fibre for moulded products.