Vantage Metals (ASX:VAN) EV-to-OCF: -1.37 (As of Sep. 01, 2026)

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What is Vantage Metals EV-to-OCF?

Vantage Metals ASX:VAN EV-to-OCF is -1.37 as of Sep. 01, 2026. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,669 Metals & Mining companies, Vantage Metals ranks worse than 75.95% on this metric.

EV-to-OCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its cash flow from operations. As of today, Vantage Metals's Enterprise Value is A$7.09 Mil. Vantage Metals's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was A$-5.16 Mil. Therefore, Vantage Metals's EV-to-OCF for today is -1.37.

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

ASX:VAN' s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -1.45   Med: 0   Max: -1.45
Current: -1.45

During the past 4 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of Vantage Metals was -1.45. The lowest was -1.45. And the median was .

ASX:VAN's EV-to-OCF is ranked worse than
75.95% of 2669 companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: -8.99 vs ASX:VAN: -1.45

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 (2026-09-01), Vantage Metals's stock price is A$0.038. Vantage Metals's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was A$-0.030. Therefore, Vantage Metals's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is At Loss.


Vantage Metals  (ASX:VAN) 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.

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

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=0.038/-0.030
=At Loss

Vantage Metals's share price for today is A$0.038.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Vantage Metals's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was A$-0.030.

* 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.


Vantage Metals EV-to-OCF Related Terms


Vantage Metals EV-to-OCF Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Vantage 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.

Vantage Metals EV-to-OCF Chart

Vantage Metals Annual Data
Trend Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
EV-to-OCF
-12.15 -6.44 -8.74 -1.53

Vantage Metals Semi-Annual Data
Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
EV-to-OCF Get a 7-Day Free Trial 0.00 -8.74 0.00 -1.53 0.00

ASX:VAN vs HL: EV-to-OCF Comparison

For the Other Precious Metals & Mining subindustry, Vantage 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.


Vantage Metals EV-to-OCF vs Metals & Mining Industry

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

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



Vantage Metals EV-to-OCF Calculation

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

EV-to-OCF=Enterprise Value (Today)/Cash Flow from Operations (TTM)
=7.089/-5.164
=-1.37

Vantage Metals's current Enterprise Value is A$7.09 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Vantage Metals's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was A$-5.16 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 -1.37 mean?
Vantage Metals (ASX:VAN) has a EV-to-OCF of -1.37 as of Sep. 01, 2026. According to the industry distribution chart, Vantage Metals ranks #2027 out of 2669 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 75.9%.
Is Vantage Metals' EV-to-OCF too high?
Vantage Metals' current EV-to-OCF is -1.37. Based on the distribution chart, Vantage Metals ranks #2027 out of 2669 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers.
How does Vantage Metals' EV-to-OCF compare to HL?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Vantage Metals ranks #2027 out of 2669 companies for EV-to-OCF. This places Vantage 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. Vantage Metals's current EV-to-OCF is -1.37. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Vantage Metals stock overvalued right now?
Vantage Metals (ASX:VAN) has a current EV-to-OCF of -1.37. The current EV-to-OCF is -1.37. 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 Vantage Metals (ASX:VAN), the current EV-to-OCF is -1.37 as of Sep. 01, 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.

Vantage Metals Business Description

Address 225 Saint Georges Terrace, Level 4, Perth, WA, AUS, 6000
Belararox Ltd is a mineral explorer company. The company focuses on the exploration and development of the Belara Project. It also develops Bullabulling Project, Coolgardie, TMT Argentina. The projects include the potential for zinc, copper, gold, silver, nickel and lead resources.