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PerentiASX:PRN -2.73%71 EV-to-OCF is 4.97 as of Jul. 25, 2026, which is 8% above its 10-year median of 4.60. GuruFocus rates ASX:PRN with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of A$1.17 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,667 Metals & Mining companies, Perenti ranks worse than 81.63% on this metric.
EV-to-OCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its cash flow from operations. As of today, Perenti's Enterprise Value is A$2,439 Mil.
Perenti's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was A$491 Mil. Therefore, Perenti's EV-to-OCF for today is 4.97.
The historical rank and industry rank for Perenti's EV-to-OCF or its related term are showing as below:
ASX:PRN'
s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.76 Med: 4.6 Max: 18.94
Current: 4.97
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of Perenti was 18.94. The lowest was 2.76. And the median was 4.60.
ASX:PRN's EV-to-OCF is ranked worse than 81.63% of 2667
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: -8.56
vs ASX:PRN: 4.97
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.
Perenti's share price for today is A$2.14.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Perenti's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was A$0.128.
* 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.
Perenti EV-to-OCF Related Terms
Perenti EV-to-OCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Perenti'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, Perenti'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.
Perenti EV-to-OCF vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Perenti's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Perenti's EV-to-OCF falls into.
Perenti's current Enterprise Value is A$2,439 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Perenti's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was A$491 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.
Perenti (ASX:PRN) has a EV-to-OCF of 4.97 as of Jul. 25, 2026. This is near median its historical median of 4.60. Over the past decade, Perenti's EV-to-OCF has ranged from 2.76 to 18.94. According to the industry distribution chart, Perenti ranks #2177 out of 2667 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 81.6%.
Is Perenti's EV-to-OCF too high?
Perenti's current EV-to-OCF of 4.97 is near median its 10-year median of 4.60. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.76 to a high of 18.94. Based on the distribution chart, Perenti ranks #2177 out of 2667 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Perenti has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Perenti's EV-to-OCF compare to competitors?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Perenti ranks #2177 out of 2667 companies for EV-to-OCF. This places Perenti in the lower half of its industry. Historically, Perenti's own EV-to-OCF has ranged from 2.76 to 18.94 over the past decade. 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. Perenti's current EV-to-OCF is 4.97, which is near median its own 10-year median of 4.60. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Perenti stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Perenti (ASX:PRN) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$1.17, compared to a current price of A$2.14 — trading 82.9% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-OCF is 4.97, which is near median its 10-year median of 4.60. Perenti's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 3 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 Perenti (ASX:PRN), the current EV-to-OCF is 4.97 as of Jul. 25, 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 Perenti (ASX:PRN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Perenti stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of A$2.14 is trading 82.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of A$1.17.
GuruFocus considers Perenti to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ASX:PRN:
EV-to-OCF: 4.97 (near median its 10-year median of 4.60)
GF Value™: A$1.17 vs. price of A$2.14 (82.9% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:PRN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Perenti Ltd is an exploration and production drilling company offering various mining services. It provides underground hard-rock and surface mining services, drilling services, and other services to the mining industry, including equipment rental and parts manufacturing, logistics and supply chain solutions, and technology and consulting solutions. The group's reportable segments are: Contract Mining, Drilling Services, Mining and Technology Services, and Corporate. The majority of its revenue is generated from the Contract Mining segment, which provides Underground and Surface contract mining and technical services in Australia, Africa, and North America. Geographically, it generates maximum revenue from Australia.
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