Union Star Metals (ASX:USM) EV-to-OCF: -2.03 (As of Aug. 16, 2026)

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What is Union Star Metals EV-to-OCF?

Union Star Metals ASX:USM EV-to-OCF is -2.03 as of Aug. 16, 2026. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,666 Metals & Mining companies, Union Star Metals ranks worse than 73.03% on this metric.

EV-to-OCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its cash flow from operations. As of today, Union Star Metals's Enterprise Value is A$4.31 Mil. Union Star Metals's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was A$-2.13 Mil. Therefore, Union Star Metals's EV-to-OCF for today is -2.03.

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

ASX:USM' s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.03   Med: 0   Max: -2.03
Current: -2.03

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of Union Star Metals was -2.03. The lowest was -2.03. And the median was .

ASX:USM's EV-to-OCF is ranked worse than
73.03% of 2666 companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: -8.815 vs ASX:USM: -2.03

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 (2026-08-16), Union Star Metals's stock price is A$0.01. Union Star Metals's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was A$-0.010. Therefore, Union Star Metals's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is At Loss.


Union Star Metals  (ASX:USM) 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.

Union Star Metals's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=0.01/-0.010
=At Loss

Union Star Metals's share price for today is A$0.01.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Union Star Metals's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was A$-0.010.

* 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.


Union Star Metals EV-to-OCF Related Terms


Union Star Metals EV-to-OCF Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Union Star Metals'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.

Union Star Metals EV-to-OCF Chart

Union Star Metals 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 -4.22 -3.20 -0.77 -0.16 -1.12

Union Star Metals 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 -0.16 0.00 -1.12 0.00

ASX:USM vs NEM, AU: EV-to-OCF Comparison

For the Gold subindustry, Union Star Metals'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.


Union Star Metals EV-to-OCF vs Metals & Mining Industry

For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Union Star Metals's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Union Star Metals's EV-to-OCF falls into.



Union Star Metals EV-to-OCF Calculation

Union Star Metals's EV-to-OCF for today is calculated as:

EV-to-OCF=Enterprise Value (Today)/Cash Flow from Operations (TTM)
=4.308/-2.125
=-2.03

Union Star Metals's current Enterprise Value is A$4.31 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Union Star Metals's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was A$-2.13 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 -2.03 mean?
Union Star Metals (ASX:USM) has a EV-to-OCF of -2.03 as of Aug. 16, 2026. According to the industry distribution chart, Union Star Metals ranks #1947 out of 2666 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 73%.
Is Union Star Metals' EV-to-OCF too high?
Union Star Metals' current EV-to-OCF is -2.03. Based on the distribution chart, Union Star Metals ranks #1947 out of 2666 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is below the industry midpoint.
How does Union Star Metals' EV-to-OCF compare to NEM and AU?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Union Star Metals ranks #1947 out of 2666 companies for EV-to-OCF. This places Union Star Metals in the lower 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. Union Star Metals's current EV-to-OCF is -2.03. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Union Star Metals stock overvalued right now?
Union Star Metals (ASX:USM) has a current EV-to-OCF of -2.03. The current EV-to-OCF is -2.03. 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 Union Star Metals (ASX:USM), the current EV-to-OCF is -2.03 as of Aug. 16, 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.

Union Star Metals Business Description

Address 140 St Georges Terrace, Level 26, Perth, WA, AUS, 6000
Union Star Metals Ltd is a mineral exploration company. It is a U.S precious metals focus strategic emphasis on gold and gold-silver exploration in Tier-1 jurisdictions: Nevada and Idaho. The Cobb Creek Project is positioned as the cornerstone asset, with historical gold resources and exploration upside. Its portfolio is streamlined through the divestment of non-core Australian assets. It defined pathway toward target generation and drilling at Cobb Creek.