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BalchemBCPC -1.72%94 EV-to-OCF is 24.35 as of Jul. 18, 2026, which is 13% below its 10-year median of 27.93. GuruFocus rates BCPC with a GF Score™ of 94/100 and a GF Value™ of $177.86 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,607 Chemicals companies, Balchem ranks worse than 75.86% on this metric.
EV-to-OCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its cash flow from operations. As of today, Balchem's Enterprise Value is $5,360 Mil.
Balchem's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $220 Mil. Therefore, Balchem's EV-to-OCF for today is 24.35.
The historical rank and industry rank for Balchem's EV-to-OCF or its related term are showing as below:
BCPC'
s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 21.06 Med: 27.93 Max: 36.35
Current: 24.35
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of Balchem was 36.35. The lowest was 21.06. And the median was 27.93.
BCPC's EV-to-OCF is ranked worse than 75.86% of 1607
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 10.44
vs BCPC: 24.35
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.
Balchem's share price for today is $163.35.
Balchem'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 $4.870.
* 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.
Balchem EV-to-OCF Related Terms
Balchem EV-to-OCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Balchem'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 Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Balchem'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.
Balchem EV-to-OCF vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Balchem's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Balchem's EV-to-OCF falls into.
Balchem's current Enterprise Value is $5,360 Mil.
Balchem'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 $220 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.
Balchem (BCPC) has a EV-to-OCF of 24.35 as of Jul. 18, 2026. This is 13% below median its historical median of 27.93. Over the past decade, Balchem's EV-to-OCF has ranged from 21.06 to 36.35. According to the industry distribution chart, Balchem ranks #1219 out of 1607 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 75.9%.
Is Balchem's EV-to-OCF too high?
Balchem's current EV-to-OCF of 24.35 is 13% below median its 10-year median of 27.93. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 21.06 to a high of 36.35. The Chemicals industry median EV-to-OCF is 10.44. Balchem's value of 24.35 is 133.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Balchem ranks #1219 out of 1607 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Balchem has a GF Score™ of 94/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Balchem's EV-to-OCF compare to PRM and SXT?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Balchem ranks #1219 out of 1607 companies for EV-to-OCF. This places Balchem in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-OCF is 10.44. Balchem's value of 24.35 is 133.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Balchem's own EV-to-OCF has ranged from 21.06 to 36.35 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 27.93 vs. the industry median of 10.44, Balchem 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 Chemicals company?
The median EV-to-OCF among Chemicals companies is 10.44, based on 1,607 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. Balchem's current EV-to-OCF of 24.35 is 133.2% 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 Chemicals industry, the median EV-to-OCF is 10.44 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Balchem's current EV-to-OCF is 24.35, which is 13% below median its own 10-year median of 27.93. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Balchem stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Balchem (BCPC) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $177.86, compared to a current price of $163.35 — trading 8.2% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-OCF is 24.35, which is 13% below median its 10-year median of 27.93 and 133.2% above the Chemicals industry median of 10.44. Balchem's overall GF Score™ is 94/100 with 2 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 Balchem (BCPC), the current EV-to-OCF is 24.35 as of Jul. 18, 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 Balchem (BCPC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Balchem stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $163.35 is trading 8.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $177.86.
GuruFocus considers Balchem to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for BCPC:
EV-to-OCF: 24.35 (13% below median its 10-year median of 27.93)
GF Value™: $177.86 vs. price of $163.35 (8.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 133.2% above the Chemicals median (#1219 of 1607)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BCPC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Balchem Corp is engaged in the development, manufacture, and marketing of specialty performance ingredients and products for various industries. The company's reportable segments are; Human Nutrition and Health, which generates maximum revenue, and provides human-grade choline nutrients and mineral amino acid chelated products through this segment for nutrition and health applications; Animal Nutrition and Health, which provides nutritional products derived from its microencapsulation and chelation technologies in addition to the essential nutrient choline chloride; and the Specialty Products segment includes re-packaging and distributing several performance gases and chemicals. Geographically, the company derives its key revenue from the United States and the rest from foreign countries.
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