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KarstenBSP:CTKA3 64 EV-to-OCF is 10.88 as of Aug. 07, 2026, which is 3% above its 10-year median of 10.53. GuruFocus rates BSP:CTKA3 with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of R$31.53 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,067 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Karsten ranks worse than 63.92% on this metric.
EV-to-OCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its cash flow from operations. As of today, Karsten's Enterprise Value is R$587.5 Mil.
Karsten's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was R$54.0 Mil. Therefore, Karsten's EV-to-OCF for today is 10.88.
The historical rank and industry rank for Karsten's EV-to-OCF or its related term are showing as below:
BSP:CTKA3'
s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -119.6 Med: 10.53 Max: 428.11
Current: 10.8
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of Karsten was 428.11. The lowest was -119.60. And the median was 10.53.
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.
Karsten's share price for today is R$44.00.
Karsten'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 R$9.920.
* 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.
Karsten EV-to-OCF Related Terms
Karsten EV-to-OCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Karsten'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 Textile Manufacturing subindustry, Karsten'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.
Karsten EV-to-OCF vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Karsten's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Karsten's EV-to-OCF falls into.
Karsten's current Enterprise Value is R$587.5 Mil.
Karsten'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 R$54.0 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.
Karsten (BSP:CTKA3) has a EV-to-OCF of 10.88 as of Aug. 07, 2026. This is near median its historical median of 10.53. According to the industry distribution chart, Karsten ranks #682 out of 1067 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 63.9%.
Is Karsten's EV-to-OCF too high?
Karsten's current EV-to-OCF of 10.88 is near median its 10-year median of 10.53. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median EV-to-OCF is 6.98. Karsten's value of 10.88 is 55.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Karsten ranks #682 out of 1067 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Karsten has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Karsten's EV-to-OCF compare to AIN?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Karsten ranks #682 out of 1067 companies for EV-to-OCF. This places Karsten in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-OCF is 6.98. Karsten's value of 10.88 is 55.9% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 10.53 vs. the industry median of 6.98, Karsten 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median EV-to-OCF among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 6.98, based on 1,067 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. Karsten's current EV-to-OCF of 10.88 is 55.9% 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median EV-to-OCF is 6.98 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Karsten's current EV-to-OCF is 10.88, which is near median its own 10-year median of 10.53. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Karsten stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Karsten (BSP:CTKA3) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R$31.53, compared to a current price of R$44.00 — trading 39.5% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-OCF is 10.88, which is near median its 10-year median of 10.53 and 55.9% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 6.98. Karsten's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 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 Karsten (BSP:CTKA3), the current EV-to-OCF is 10.88 as of Aug. 07, 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 Karsten (BSP:CTKA3) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Karsten stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of R$44.00 is trading 39.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of R$31.53.
GuruFocus considers Karsten to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BSP:CTKA3:
EV-to-OCF: 10.88 (near median its 10-year median of 10.53)
GF Value™: R$31.53 vs. price of R$44.00 (39.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 55.9% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories median (#682 of 1067)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:CTKA3 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Karsten SA is a textile manufacturer and sells textile products in Brazil. It divides its business into five segments: decoration, embroidery, table, bath and bed. It produces table linens, curtains, towels, and other decorative home furnishings.
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