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Blue BirdBLBD +0.08%87 EV-to-OCF is 10.62 as of Aug. 27, 2026, which is 15% below its 10-year median of 12.50. GuruFocus rates BLBD with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of $53.51 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 212 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies, Blue Bird ranks worse than 51.42% on this metric.
EV-to-OCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its cash flow from operations. As of today, Blue Bird's Enterprise Value is $1,917 Mil.
Blue Bird's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $180 Mil. Therefore, Blue Bird's EV-to-OCF for today is 10.62.
The historical rank and industry rank for Blue Bird's EV-to-OCF or its related term are showing as below:
BLBD'
s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -172.22 Med: 12.5 Max: 190.47
Current: 10.62
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of Blue Bird was 190.47. The lowest was -172.22. And the median was 12.50.
BLBD's EV-to-OCF is ranked worse than 51.42% of 212
companies
in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry
Industry Median: 10.115
vs BLBD: 10.62
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.
Blue Bird's share price for today is $60.55.
Blue Bird'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 $8.220.
* 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.
Blue Bird EV-to-OCF Related Terms
Blue Bird EV-to-OCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Blue Bird'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 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery subindustry, Blue Bird'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.
Blue Bird EV-to-OCF vs Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery Industry
For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry and Industrials sector, Blue Bird's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Blue Bird's EV-to-OCF falls into.
Blue Bird's current Enterprise Value is $1,917 Mil.
Blue Bird'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 $180 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.
Blue Bird (BLBD) has a EV-to-OCF of 10.62 as of Aug. 27, 2026. This is 15% below median its historical median of 12.50. According to the industry distribution chart, Blue Bird ranks #109 out of 212 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, placing it in the top 51.4%.
Is Blue Bird's EV-to-OCF too high?
Blue Bird's current EV-to-OCF of 10.62 is 15% below median its 10-year median of 12.50. The Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry median EV-to-OCF is 10.12. Blue Bird's value of 10.62 is 5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Blue Bird ranks #109 out of 212 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Blue Bird has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Blue Bird's EV-to-OCF compare to ALG and ASTE?
According to the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry distribution chart, Blue Bird ranks #109 out of 212 companies for EV-to-OCF. This places Blue Bird in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-OCF is 10.12. Blue Bird's value of 10.62 is 5% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 12.50 vs. the industry median of 10.12, Blue Bird 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 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery company?
The median EV-to-OCF among Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies is 10.12, based on 212 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. Blue Bird's current EV-to-OCF of 10.62 is 5% 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 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, the median EV-to-OCF is 10.12 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Blue Bird's current EV-to-OCF is 10.62, which is 15% below median its own 10-year median of 12.50. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Blue Bird stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Blue Bird (BLBD) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $53.51, compared to a current price of $60.55 — trading 13.2% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-OCF is 10.62, which is 15% below median its 10-year median of 12.50 and 5% above the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry median of 10.12. Blue Bird's overall GF Score™ is 87/100 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 Blue Bird (BLBD), the current EV-to-OCF is 10.62 as of Aug. 27, 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 Blue Bird (BLBD) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Blue Bird stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $60.55 is trading 13.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $53.51.
GuruFocus considers Blue Bird to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BLBD:
EV-to-OCF: 10.62 (15% below median its 10-year median of 12.50)
GF Value™: $53.51 vs. price of $60.55 (13.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 5% above the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery median (#109 of 212)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BLBD stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Blue Bird Corp is an American bus manufacturing company. It is an independent designer and manufacturer of school buses. The company operates in two segments; the Bus segment which involves the design, engineering, manufacture, and sales of school buses and extended warranties; and the Parts segment which includes the sales of replacement bus parts. Geographically, the company generates a majority of its revenue from its customers in the United States and the rest from Canada and Rest of the world.
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