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EV-to-OCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its cash flow from operations. As of today, Big 5 Sporting Goods's Enterprise Value is $377.0 Mil.
Big 5 Sporting Goods's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2025 was $-58.5 Mil. Therefore, Big 5 Sporting Goods's EV-to-OCF for today is -6.44.
The historical rank and industry rank for Big 5 Sporting Goods's EV-to-OCF or its related term are showing as below:
BGFV'
s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -117.94 Med: 5.55 Max: 66.48
Current: -6.44
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of Big 5 Sporting Goods was 66.48. The lowest was -117.94. And the median was 5.55.
BGFV's EV-to-OCF is not ranked
in the Retail - Cyclical industry.
Industry Median: 7.15
vs BGFV: -6.44
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.
Big 5 Sporting Goods (NAS:BGFV) 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.
Big 5 Sporting Goods's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Big 5 Sporting Goods's share price for today is $1.44.
Big 5 Sporting Goods's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2025 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-4.200.
* 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.
Big 5 Sporting Goods EV-to-OCF Related Terms
Big 5 Sporting Goods EV-to-OCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Big 5 Sporting Goods'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 Retail subindustry, Big 5 Sporting Goods'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.
Big 5 Sporting Goods EV-to-OCF vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Big 5 Sporting Goods's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Big 5 Sporting Goods's EV-to-OCF falls into.
Big 5 Sporting Goods's current Enterprise Value is $377.0 Mil.
Big 5 Sporting Goods's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2025 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-58.5 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.
Big 5 Sporting Goods (BGFV) has a EV-to-OCF of -6.44 as of Aug. 13, 2026.
Is Big 5 Sporting Goods' EV-to-OCF too high?
Big 5 Sporting Goods' current EV-to-OCF is -6.44. Overall, Big 5 Sporting Goods has a GF Score™ of 16/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Big 5 Sporting Goods' EV-to-OCF compare to JBDI and TLF?
Big 5 Sporting Goods' EV-to-OCF of -6.44 can be compared against companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry. The industry median EV-to-OCF is 7.15. 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median EV-to-OCF among Retail - Cyclical companies is 7.15, based on 1,133 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. 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 Retail - Cyclical industry, the median EV-to-OCF is 7.15 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Big 5 Sporting Goods's current EV-to-OCF is -6.44. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Big 5 Sporting Goods stock overvalued right now?
Big 5 Sporting Goods (BGFV) has a current EV-to-OCF of -6.44. The current EV-to-OCF is -6.44. Big 5 Sporting Goods' overall GF Score™ is 16/100. 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 Big 5 Sporting Goods (BGFV), the current EV-to-OCF is -6.44 as of Aug. 13, 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.
Big 5 Sporting Goods Corp is a specialty retailer company that is principally engaged in the sale of sporting goods in the Western United States. Its product mix includes athletic shoes, apparel, and accessories, as well as a broad selection of outdoor and athletic equipment for team sports, fitness, camping, hunting, fishing, tennis, golf, winter and summer recreation and roller sports. The company operates solely as a sporting goods retailer, which includes both its retail stores and an e-commerce platform. The company operates a distribution center located in Riverside, California, that services all of its stores and e-commerce platform.
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