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The historical rank and industry rank for California Nanotechnologies's EV-to-OCF or its related term are showing as below:
CANOF'
s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -309.43 Med: 19.65 Max: 6591.97
Current: -10.95
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of California Nanotechnologies was 6591.97. The lowest was -309.43. And the median was 19.65.
CANOF's EV-to-OCF is ranked better than 84.04% of 1610
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 11.105
vs CANOF: -10.95
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.
California Nanotechnologies (OTCPK:CANOF) 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.
California Nanotechnologies's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
California Nanotechnologies's share price for today is $0.22.
California Nanotechnologies's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-0.036.
* 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.
California Nanotechnologies EV-to-OCF Related Terms
California Nanotechnologies EV-to-OCF Historical Data
* 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 Chemicals subindustry, California Nanotechnologies'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.
California Nanotechnologies EV-to-OCF vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, California Nanotechnologies's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where California Nanotechnologies's EV-to-OCF falls into.
California Nanotechnologies's current Enterprise Value is $10.69 Mil.
California Nanotechnologies's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-0.98 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.
California Nanotechnologies (CANOF) has a EV-to-OCF of -10.95 as of Aug. 20, 2026. According to the industry distribution chart, California Nanotechnologies ranks #257 out of 1610 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 16%.
Is California Nanotechnologies' EV-to-OCF too high?
California Nanotechnologies' current EV-to-OCF is -10.95. Based on the distribution chart, California Nanotechnologies ranks #257 out of 1610 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, California Nanotechnologies has a GF Score™ of 39/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does California Nanotechnologies' EV-to-OCF compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, California Nanotechnologies ranks #257 out of 1610 companies for EV-to-OCF. This places California Nanotechnologies in the top 16% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-OCF is 11.11. 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 Chemicals company?
The median EV-to-OCF among Chemicals companies is 11.11, based on 1,610 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. 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 Chemicals industry, the median EV-to-OCF is 11.11 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. California Nanotechnologies's current EV-to-OCF is -10.95. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is California Nanotechnologies stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, California Nanotechnologies (CANOF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.22, compared to a current price of $0.22 — trading right at its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-OCF is -10.95. California Nanotechnologies' overall GF Score™ is 39/100 with 5 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 California Nanotechnologies (CANOF), the current EV-to-OCF is -10.95 as of Aug. 20, 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 California Nanotechnologies (CANOF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, California Nanotechnologies stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $0.22 is trading 0% below its estimated GF Value™ of $0.22.
GuruFocus considers California Nanotechnologies to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for CANOF:
EV-to-OCF: -10.95
GF Value™: $0.22 vs. price of $0.22 (0% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CANOF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
California Nanotechnologies Corp engages in the production, and research and development of nanostructured components and materials. Its products include High-Strength Graphite Spark tooling, Plasma Sintering Tooling, Tungsten Carbide Tooling, Carbon Graphite Foil, Carbon Felt and Yarn, and others.
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