Steamships Trading Co (ASX:SST) EV-to-OCF: 8.23 (As of Aug. 09, 2026) — 41% Below Median

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ASX:SST Steamships Trading Co Ltd ASX:SST
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What is Steamships Trading Co EV-to-OCF?

Steamships Trading Co ASX:SST 45 EV-to-OCF is 8.23 as of Aug. 09, 2026, which is 41% below its 10-year median of 13.88. GuruFocus rates ASX:SST with a GF Score™ of 45/100. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,009 Transportation companies, Steamships Trading Co ranks worse than 51.44% on this metric.

EV-to-OCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its cash flow from operations. As of today, Steamships Trading Co's Enterprise Value is A$472.8 Mil. Steamships Trading Co's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was A$57.4 Mil. Therefore, Steamships Trading Co's EV-to-OCF for today is 8.23.

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

ASX:SST' s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 7.21   Med: 13.88   Max: 23.16
Current: 8.23

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of Steamships Trading Co was 23.16. The lowest was 7.21. And the median was 13.88.

ASX:SST's EV-to-OCF is ranked worse than
51.44% of 1009 companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 7.87 vs ASX:SST: 8.23

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 (2026-08-09), Steamships Trading Co's stock price is A$9.54. Steamships Trading Co's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was A$0.702. Therefore, Steamships Trading Co's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 13.59.


Steamships Trading Co  (ASX:SST) 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.

Steamships Trading Co's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=9.54/0.702
=13.59

Steamships Trading Co's share price for today is A$9.54.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Steamships Trading Co's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was A$0.702.

* 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.


Steamships Trading Co EV-to-OCF Related Terms


Steamships Trading Co EV-to-OCF Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Steamships Trading Co'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.

Steamships Trading Co EV-to-OCF Chart

Steamships Trading Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-OCF
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Steamships Trading Co 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 17.99 0.00 11.34 0.00 8.63

ASX:SST vs UPS, FDX, JBHT: EV-to-OCF Comparison

For the Integrated Freight & Logistics subindustry, Steamships Trading Co'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.


Steamships Trading Co EV-to-OCF vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Steamships Trading Co's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Steamships Trading Co's EV-to-OCF falls into.


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Steamships Trading Co EV-to-OCF Calculation

Steamships Trading Co's EV-to-OCF for today is calculated as:

EV-to-OCF=Enterprise Value (Today)/Cash Flow from Operations (TTM)
=472.823/57.419
=8.23

Steamships Trading Co's current Enterprise Value is A$472.8 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Steamships Trading Co's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was A$57.4 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 8.23 mean?
Steamships Trading Co (ASX:SST) has a EV-to-OCF of 8.23 as of Aug. 09, 2026. This is 41% below median its historical median of 13.88. Over the past decade, Steamships Trading Co's EV-to-OCF has ranged from 7.21 to 23.16. According to the industry distribution chart, Steamships Trading Co ranks #519 out of 1009 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 51.4%.
Is Steamships Trading Co's EV-to-OCF too high?
Steamships Trading Co's current EV-to-OCF of 8.23 is 41% below median its 10-year median of 13.88. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.21 to a high of 23.16. The Transportation industry median EV-to-OCF is 7.87. Steamships Trading Co's value of 8.23 is 4.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Steamships Trading Co ranks #519 out of 1009 companies in the Transportation industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Steamships Trading Co has a GF Score™ of 45/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Steamships Trading Co's EV-to-OCF compare to UPS and FDX?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Steamships Trading Co ranks #519 out of 1009 companies for EV-to-OCF. This places Steamships Trading Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-OCF is 7.87. Steamships Trading Co's value of 8.23 is 4.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Steamships Trading Co's own EV-to-OCF has ranged from 7.21 to 23.16 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 13.88 vs. the industry median of 7.87, Steamships Trading Co has consistently been above the industry average. 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 Transportation company?
The median EV-to-OCF among Transportation companies is 7.87, based on 1,009 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. Steamships Trading Co's current EV-to-OCF of 8.23 is 4.6% above the industry median. 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 Transportation industry, the median EV-to-OCF is 7.87 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Steamships Trading Co's current EV-to-OCF is 8.23, which is 41% below median its own 10-year median of 13.88. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Steamships Trading Co stock overvalued right now?
Steamships Trading Co (ASX:SST) has a current EV-to-OCF of 8.23. The current EV-to-OCF is 8.23, which is 41% below median its 10-year median of 13.88 and 4.6% above the Transportation industry median of 7.87. Steamships Trading Co's overall GF Score™ is 45/100 with 6 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 Steamships Trading Co (ASX:SST), the current EV-to-OCF is 8.23 as of Aug. 09, 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.

Steamships Trading Co Business Description

Address 345, Stanley Esplanade, Section 20, Allotments 3, 4 and 5, Level 2 Granville, PO Box 1, National Capital District, Port Moresby, PNG, NCD 121
Steamships Trading Co Ltd is a diversified holding company. The company's operating segment includes i) Property and hospitality: It consists of shipping and land-based freight transport and related services divisions. ii) Logistics: It consists of shipping and land-based freight transport and related services divisions. iii) Commercial & investment: It consists of commercial, head office administration function and insurance activities. The majority of the company's revenue is derived from the Property and hospitality segment. Geographically, the company operates almost wholly in Papua New Guinea.
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