BCS (Barclays) EV-to-OCF: (As of Aug. 11, 2026)

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BCS Barclays PLC BCS
73 GF Score
Price $27.98
GF Value $20.69
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is Barclays EV-to-OCF?

EV-to-OCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its cash flow from operations. As of today, Barclays's Enterprise Value is $-51,000 Mil. Barclays's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $0 Mil. Therefore, Barclays's EV-to-OCF for today is .

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

BCS' s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.01   Med: 0   Max: -2.01
Current: -2.01

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of Barclays was -2.01. The lowest was -2.01. And the median was .

BCS's EV-to-OCF is ranked better than
78.52% of 1499 companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 4 vs BCS: -2.01

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 (2026-08-11), Barclays's stock price is $27.98. Barclays's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $2.666. Therefore, Barclays's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 10.50.


Barclays  (NYSE:BCS) 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.

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

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=27.98/2.666
=10.50

Barclays's share price for today is $27.98.
Barclays's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $2.666.

* 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.


Barclays EV-to-OCF Related Terms


Barclays EV-to-OCF Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Barclays'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.

Barclays EV-to-OCF Chart

Barclays Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-OCF
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Barclays Quarterly Data
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BCS vs JPM, BAC, WFC: EV-to-OCF Comparison

For the Banks - Diversified subindustry, Barclays'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.


Barclays EV-to-OCF vs Banks Industry

For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Barclays's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:

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


BCS
73GF Score
Barclays PLC BCS
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Barclays EV-to-OCF Calculation

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

EV-to-OCF=Enterprise Value (Today)/Cash Flow from Operations (TTM)
=-50999.749/0
=

Barclays's current Enterprise Value is $-51,000 Mil.
Barclays's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $0 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.

Is Barclays (BCS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Barclays stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $27.98 is trading 35.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $20.69. GuruFocus considers Barclays to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for BCS:

  • EV-to-OCF:
  • GF Value™: $20.69 vs. price of $27.98 (35.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 73/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the BCS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Barclays Business Description

Address 1 Churchill Place, London, GBR, E14 5HP
Barclays is a universal bank headquartered in the United Kingdom. It operates via five principal segments; Barclays UK (retail), UK corporate bank, private bank and wealth management, investment bank, and US consumer bank. In its UK segment, the bank provides current accounts, mortgages, savings and investment management services, credit cards, and business banking services to retail clients and small and medium-size enterprises. The US consumer bank includes a co-branded credit card and unsecured lending business. The investment bank offers global markets, financing, and advisory services.
73GF Score

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$27.98
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