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AvnetAVT +0.05%84 EV-to-OCF is 68.73 as of Aug. 04, 2026, which is 851% above its 10-year median of 7.23. GuruFocus rates AVT with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of $64.28 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,494 Hardware companies, Avnet ranks worse than 88.85% on this metric.
EV-to-OCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its cash flow from operations. As of today, Avnet's Enterprise Value is $10,260 Mil.
Avnet's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $149 Mil. Therefore, Avnet's EV-to-OCF for today is 68.73.
The historical rank and industry rank for Avnet's EV-to-OCF or its related term are showing as below:
AVT'
s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -87.3 Med: 7.23 Max: 70.7
Current: 68.73
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of Avnet was 70.70. The lowest was -87.30. And the median was 7.23.
AVT's EV-to-OCF is ranked worse than 88.85% of 2494
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 8.71
vs AVT: 68.73
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 (2026-08-04), Avnet's stock price is $88.96.
Avnet's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $2.570. Therefore, Avnet's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 34.61.
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.
Avnet's share price for today is $88.96.
Avnet's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $2.570.
* 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.
Avnet EV-to-OCF Related Terms
Avnet EV-to-OCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Avnet'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 Electronics & Computer Distribution subindustry, Avnet'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.
Avnet EV-to-OCF vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Avnet's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Avnet's EV-to-OCF falls into.
Avnet's current Enterprise Value is $10,260 Mil.
Avnet's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $149 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.
Avnet (AVT) has a EV-to-OCF of 68.73 as of Aug. 04, 2026. This is 851% above median its historical median of 7.23. According to the industry distribution chart, Avnet ranks #2216 out of 2494 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 88.9%.
Is Avnet's EV-to-OCF too high?
Avnet's current EV-to-OCF of 68.73 is 851% above median its 10-year median of 7.23. The Hardware industry median EV-to-OCF is 8.71. Avnet's value of 68.73 is 689.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Avnet ranks #2216 out of 2494 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Avnet has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Avnet's EV-to-OCF compare to ARW and NSIT?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Avnet ranks #2216 out of 2494 companies for EV-to-OCF. This places Avnet in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-OCF is 8.71. Avnet's value of 68.73 is 689.1% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 7.23 vs. the industry median of 8.71, Avnet 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 Hardware company?
The median EV-to-OCF among Hardware companies is 8.71, based on 2,494 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. Avnet's current EV-to-OCF of 68.73 is 689.1% 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 Hardware industry, the median EV-to-OCF is 8.71 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Avnet's current EV-to-OCF is 68.73, which is 851% above median its own 10-year median of 7.23. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Avnet stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Avnet (AVT) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $64.28, compared to a current price of $88.96 — trading 38.4% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-OCF is 68.73, which is 851% above median its 10-year median of 7.23 and 689.1% above the Hardware industry median of 8.71. Avnet's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 10 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 Avnet (AVT), the current EV-to-OCF is 68.73 as of Aug. 04, 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 Avnet (AVT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Avnet stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $88.96 is trading 38.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $64.28.
GuruFocus considers Avnet to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for AVT:
EV-to-OCF: 68.73 (851% above median its 10-year median of 7.23)
GF Value™: $64.28 vs. price of $88.96 (38.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 689.1% above the Hardware median (#2216 of 2494)
No single metric tells the full story. See the AVT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Avnet Inc is an electronic component technology distributor and solutions provider. It serves customers from startups and mid-sized businesses to enterprise-level original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), electronic manufacturing services (EMS) providers, and original design manufacturers (ODMs). The group operates in the Electronic Components segment and supports high and medium-volume customers to markets, sells, and distributes electronic components, and the Farnell segment supports lower-volume customers that need electronic components quickly to develop, prototype, and test their products. Its geographic regions are the Americas, EMEA, and Asia.
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