BVRDF (Bureau Veritas) EV-to-OCF: 12.30 (As of Aug. 02, 2026) — 25% Below Median

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BVRDF Bureau Veritas SA BVRDF
83 GF Score
Price $31.25
GF Value $34.00
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Bureau Veritas EV-to-OCF?

Bureau Veritas BVRDF 83 EV-to-OCF is 12.30 as of Aug. 02, 2026, which is 25% below its 10-year median of 16.30. GuruFocus rates BVRDF with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of $34.00 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,091 Business Services companies, Bureau Veritas ranks worse than 68.29% on this metric.

EV-to-OCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its cash flow from operations. As of today, Bureau Veritas's Enterprise Value is $14,439 Mil. Bureau Veritas's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $1,174 Mil. Therefore, Bureau Veritas's EV-to-OCF for today is 12.30.

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

BVRDF' s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 11.96   Med: 16.3   Max: 21.78
Current: 12.45

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of Bureau Veritas was 21.78. The lowest was 11.96. And the median was 16.30.

BVRDF's EV-to-OCF is ranked worse than
68.29% of 1091 companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 7.11 vs BVRDF: 12.45

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 (2026-08-02), Bureau Veritas's stock price is $31.25. Bureau Veritas's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $1.522. Therefore, Bureau Veritas's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 20.53.


Bureau Veritas  (OTCPK:BVRDF) 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.

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

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=31.25/1.522
=20.53

Bureau Veritas's share price for today is $31.25.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Bureau Veritas's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $1.522.

* 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.


Bureau Veritas EV-to-OCF Related Terms


Bureau Veritas EV-to-OCF Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Bureau Veritas'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.

Bureau Veritas EV-to-OCF Chart

Bureau Veritas Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-OCF
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Bureau Veritas Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
EV-to-OCF Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 14.38 0.00 14.81 0.00 13.72

BVRDF vs VRSK, EFX, BAH: EV-to-OCF Comparison

For the Consulting Services subindustry, Bureau Veritas'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.


Bureau Veritas EV-to-OCF vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Bureau Veritas's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Bureau Veritas EV-to-OCF Calculation

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

EV-to-OCF=Enterprise Value (Today)/Cash Flow from Operations (TTM)
=14439.054/1174.207
=12.30

Bureau Veritas's current Enterprise Value is $14,439 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Bureau Veritas's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $1,174 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about EV-to-OCF →
What does a EV-to-OCF of 12.30 mean?
Bureau Veritas (BVRDF) has a EV-to-OCF of 12.30 as of Aug. 02, 2026. This is 25% below median its historical median of 16.30. Over the past decade, Bureau Veritas' EV-to-OCF has ranged from 11.96 to 21.78. According to the industry distribution chart, Bureau Veritas ranks #745 out of 1091 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 68.3%.
Is Bureau Veritas' EV-to-OCF too high?
Bureau Veritas' current EV-to-OCF of 12.30 is 25% below median its 10-year median of 16.30. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 11.96 to a high of 21.78. The Business Services industry median EV-to-OCF is 7.11. Bureau Veritas' value of 12.30 is 73% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Bureau Veritas ranks #745 out of 1091 companies in the Business Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Bureau Veritas has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bureau Veritas' EV-to-OCF compare to VRSK and EFX?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Bureau Veritas ranks #745 out of 1091 companies for EV-to-OCF. This places Bureau Veritas in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-OCF is 7.11. Bureau Veritas' value of 12.30 is 73% above this benchmark. Historically, Bureau Veritas' own EV-to-OCF has ranged from 11.96 to 21.78 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 16.30 vs. the industry median of 7.11, Bureau Veritas 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 Business Services company?
The median EV-to-OCF among Business Services companies is 7.11, based on 1,091 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. Bureau Veritas's current EV-to-OCF of 12.30 is 73% 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 Business Services industry, the median EV-to-OCF is 7.11 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Bureau Veritas's current EV-to-OCF is 12.30, which is 25% below median its own 10-year median of 16.30. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bureau Veritas stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bureau Veritas (BVRDF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $34.00, compared to a current price of $31.25 — trading 8.1% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-OCF is 12.30, which is 25% below median its 10-year median of 16.30 and 73% above the Business Services industry median of 7.11. Bureau Veritas' overall GF Score™ is 83/100 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 Bureau Veritas (BVRDF), the current EV-to-OCF is 12.30 as of Aug. 02, 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 Bureau Veritas (BVRDF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bureau Veritas stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $31.25 is trading 8.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $34.00. GuruFocus considers Bureau Veritas to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for BVRDF:

  • EV-to-OCF: 12.30 (25% below median its 10-year median of 16.30)
  • GF Value™: $34.00 vs. price of $31.25 (8.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 83/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 73% above the Business Services median (#745 of 1091)

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


Bureau Veritas Business Description

Address Tour Alto, 4 Place des Saisons, Courbevoie, FRA, 92400
Bureau Veritas is a testing, inspection, and certification company. Its primary activities include testing products and materials, inspecting sites and equipment, and certifying products and systems to maintain global standards. Bureau Veritas is one of a handful of companies in the TIC sector that operate globally across numerous industries, including marine, industry, commodities, construction, and consumer products. Bureau Veritas was listed in 2007; it was previously privately owned by the Wendel Group, which retains a significant holding.
83GF Score

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