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Bowlin Travel CentersBWTL 65 EV-to-OCF is 15.80 as of Aug. 11, 2026, which is 47% above its 10-year median of 10.77. GuruFocus rates BWTL with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of $6.24 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,133 Retail - Cyclical companies, Bowlin Travel Centers ranks worse than 74.23% on this metric.
EV-to-OCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its cash flow from operations. As of today, Bowlin Travel Centers's Enterprise Value is $13.83 Mil.
Bowlin Travel Centers's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jan. 2026 was $0.88 Mil. Therefore, Bowlin Travel Centers's EV-to-OCF for today is 15.80.
The historical rank and industry rank for Bowlin Travel Centers's EV-to-OCF or its related term are showing as below:
BWTL'
s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 8.79 Med: 10.77 Max: 16.14
Current: 15.8
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of Bowlin Travel Centers was 16.14. The lowest was 8.79. And the median was 10.77.
BWTL's EV-to-OCF is ranked worse than 74.23% of 1133
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 7.07
vs BWTL: 15.80
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.
Bowlin Travel Centers's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Bowlin Travel Centers's share price for today is $3.70.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Bowlin Travel Centers's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jan. 2026 was $0.012.
* 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.
* 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, Bowlin Travel Centers'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.
Bowlin Travel Centers EV-to-OCF vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Bowlin Travel Centers's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Bowlin Travel Centers's EV-to-OCF falls into.
Bowlin Travel Centers's current Enterprise Value is $13.83 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Bowlin Travel Centers's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jan. 2026 was $0.88 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.
Bowlin Travel Centers (BWTL) has a EV-to-OCF of 15.80 as of Aug. 11, 2026. This is 47% above median its historical median of 10.77. Over the past decade, Bowlin Travel Centers' EV-to-OCF has ranged from 8.79 to 16.14. According to the industry distribution chart, Bowlin Travel Centers ranks #841 out of 1133 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 74.2%.
Is Bowlin Travel Centers' EV-to-OCF too high?
Bowlin Travel Centers' current EV-to-OCF of 15.80 is 47% above median its 10-year median of 10.77. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 8.79 to a high of 16.14. The Retail - Cyclical industry median EV-to-OCF is 7.07. Bowlin Travel Centers' value of 15.80 is 123.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Bowlin Travel Centers ranks #841 out of 1133 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Bowlin Travel Centers has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bowlin Travel Centers' EV-to-OCF compare to AETN and LESL?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Bowlin Travel Centers ranks #841 out of 1133 companies for EV-to-OCF. This places Bowlin Travel Centers in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-OCF is 7.07. Bowlin Travel Centers' value of 15.80 is 123.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Bowlin Travel Centers' own EV-to-OCF has ranged from 8.79 to 16.14 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 10.77 vs. the industry median of 7.07, Bowlin Travel Centers 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median EV-to-OCF among Retail - Cyclical companies is 7.07, 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. Bowlin Travel Centers's current EV-to-OCF of 15.80 is 123.5% 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 Retail - Cyclical industry, the median EV-to-OCF is 7.07 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Bowlin Travel Centers's current EV-to-OCF is 15.80, which is 47% above median its own 10-year median of 10.77. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bowlin Travel Centers stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bowlin Travel Centers (BWTL) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $6.24, compared to a current price of $3.70 — trading 40.7% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-OCF is 15.80, which is 47% above median its 10-year median of 10.77 and 123.5% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 7.07. Bowlin Travel Centers' overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 4 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 Bowlin Travel Centers (BWTL), the current EV-to-OCF is 15.80 as of Aug. 11, 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 Bowlin Travel Centers (BWTL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bowlin Travel Centers stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $3.70 is trading 40.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $6.24.
GuruFocus considers Bowlin Travel Centers to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for BWTL:
EV-to-OCF: 15.80 (47% above median its 10-year median of 10.77)
GF Value™: $6.24 vs. price of $3.70 (40.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 123.5% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#841 of 1133)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BWTL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Bowlin Travel Centers Inc is engaged in the operation of ten travel centers and five restaurants located along well-traveled interstate highways in New Mexico and Arizona where there are generally few gas stations, convenience stores or restaurants. Few of the company's travel centers offer fuel, and the company operated five full-service restaurants under the Dairy Queen/Brazier or Dairy Queen trade names. The company's travel centers offer a variety of Southwestern merchandise to the traveling public in the Southwestern United States, New Mexico. It also sells convenience store food such as chips, nuts, cookies, prepackaged sandwiches, and drinks.
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