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BodycoteBYPLF 72 EV-to-OCF is 12.52 as of Aug. 09, 2026, which is 36% above its 10-year median of 9.20. GuruFocus rates BYPLF with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of $9.05 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,073 Industrial Products companies, Bodycote ranks worse than 51.16% on this metric.
EV-to-OCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its cash flow from operations. As of today, Bodycote's Enterprise Value is $2,344.7 Mil.
Bodycote's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $187.2 Mil. Therefore, Bodycote's EV-to-OCF for today is 12.52.
The historical rank and industry rank for Bodycote's EV-to-OCF or its related term are showing as below:
BYPLF'
s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.49 Med: 9.2 Max: 14.49
Current: 12.44
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of Bodycote was 14.49. The lowest was 5.49. And the median was 9.20.
BYPLF's EV-to-OCF is ranked worse than 51.16% of 3073
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 11.76
vs BYPLF: 12.44
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.
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.
Bodycote's share price for today is $12.30.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Bodycote's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $0.448.
* 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.
Bodycote EV-to-OCF Related Terms
Bodycote EV-to-OCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Bodycote'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 Industrial Machinery subindustry, Bodycote'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.
Bodycote EV-to-OCF vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Bodycote's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Bodycote's EV-to-OCF falls into.
Bodycote's current Enterprise Value is $2,344.7 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Bodycote's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $187.2 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.
Bodycote (BYPLF) has a EV-to-OCF of 12.52 as of Aug. 09, 2026. This is 36% above median its historical median of 9.20. Over the past decade, Bodycote's EV-to-OCF has ranged from 5.49 to 14.49. According to the industry distribution chart, Bodycote ranks #1572 out of 3073 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 51.2%.
Is Bodycote's EV-to-OCF too high?
Bodycote's current EV-to-OCF of 12.52 is 36% above median its 10-year median of 9.20. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.49 to a high of 14.49. The Industrial Products industry median EV-to-OCF is 11.76. Bodycote's value of 12.52 is 6.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Bodycote ranks #1572 out of 3073 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Bodycote has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bodycote's EV-to-OCF compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Bodycote ranks #1572 out of 3073 companies for EV-to-OCF. This places Bodycote in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-OCF is 11.76. Bodycote's value of 12.52 is 6.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Bodycote's own EV-to-OCF has ranged from 5.49 to 14.49 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 9.20 vs. the industry median of 11.76, Bodycote 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median EV-to-OCF among Industrial Products companies is 11.76, based on 3,073 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. Bodycote's current EV-to-OCF of 12.52 is 6.5% 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 Industrial Products industry, the median EV-to-OCF is 11.76 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Bodycote's current EV-to-OCF is 12.52, which is 36% above median its own 10-year median of 9.20. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bodycote stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bodycote (BYPLF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $9.05, compared to a current price of $12.30 — trading 35.9% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-OCF is 12.52, which is 36% above median its 10-year median of 9.20 and 6.5% above the Industrial Products industry median of 11.76. Bodycote's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 7 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 Bodycote (BYPLF), the current EV-to-OCF is 12.52 as of Aug. 09, 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 Bodycote (BYPLF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bodycote stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $12.30 is trading 35.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $9.05.
GuruFocus considers Bodycote to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BYPLF:
EV-to-OCF: 12.52 (36% above median its 10-year median of 9.20)
GF Value™: $9.05 vs. price of $12.30 (35.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 6.5% above the Industrial Products median (#1572 of 3073)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BYPLF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Bodycote PLC provides thermal processing services including heat treatment, metal joining, surface coating technologies, and hot isostatic pressing. It organizes its plants into three divisions: Specialist Technologies, Precision Heat Treatment, and Non-core. It generatesmajority of its revenue from Specialist Technologies segment This division includes the Group's Hot Isostatic Pressing (HIP) business; its Speciality Stainless Steel Processes (S3P) business and its Surface Technology business. It has a geographical presence in the USA, France, Germany, the UK, Sweden, Netherlands.
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