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Central SecuritiesCET -0.47%36 EV-to-OCF is 33.72 as of Aug. 17, 2026, which is 8% above its 10-year median of 31.30. GuruFocus rates CET with a GF Score™ of 36/100. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,506 Asset Management companies, Central Securities ranks worse than 86.06% on this metric.
EV-to-OCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its cash flow from operations. As of today, Central Securities's Enterprise Value is $1,624.8 Mil.
Central Securities's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $48.2 Mil. Therefore, Central Securities's EV-to-OCF for today is 33.72.
The historical rank and industry rank for Central Securities's EV-to-OCF or its related term are showing as below:
CET'
s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 13.98 Med: 31.3 Max: 41.12
Current: 33.72
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of Central Securities was 41.12. The lowest was 13.98. And the median was 31.30.
CET's EV-to-OCF is ranked worse than 86.06% of 1506
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 5.85
vs CET: 33.72
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.
Central Securities (AMEX:CET) 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.
Central Securities's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Central Securities's share price for today is $54.90.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Central Securities's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $7.359.
* 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.
Central Securities EV-to-OCF Related Terms
Central Securities EV-to-OCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Central Securities'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 Asset Management subindustry, Central Securities'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.
Central Securities EV-to-OCF vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Central Securities's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Central Securities's EV-to-OCF falls into.
Central Securities's current Enterprise Value is $1,624.8 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Central Securities's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $48.2 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.
Central Securities (CET) has a EV-to-OCF of 33.72 as of Aug. 17, 2026. This is near median its historical median of 31.30. Over the past decade, Central Securities' EV-to-OCF has ranged from 13.98 to 41.12. According to the industry distribution chart, Central Securities ranks #1296 out of 1506 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 86.1%.
Is Central Securities' EV-to-OCF too high?
Central Securities' current EV-to-OCF of 33.72 is near median its 10-year median of 31.30. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 13.98 to a high of 41.12. The Asset Management industry median EV-to-OCF is 5.85. Central Securities' value of 33.72 is 476.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Central Securities ranks #1296 out of 1506 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Central Securities has a GF Score™ of 36/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Central Securities' EV-to-OCF compare to GAM and TRIN?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Central Securities ranks #1296 out of 1506 companies for EV-to-OCF. This places Central Securities in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-OCF is 5.85. Central Securities' value of 33.72 is 476.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Central Securities' own EV-to-OCF has ranged from 13.98 to 41.12 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 31.30 vs. the industry median of 5.85, Central Securities 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 Asset Management company?
The median EV-to-OCF among Asset Management companies is 5.85, based on 1,506 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. Central Securities's current EV-to-OCF of 33.72 is 476.4% 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 Asset Management industry, the median EV-to-OCF is 5.85 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Central Securities's current EV-to-OCF is 33.72, which is near median its own 10-year median of 31.30. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Central Securities stock overvalued right now?
Central Securities (CET) has a current EV-to-OCF of 33.72. The current EV-to-OCF is 33.72, which is near median its 10-year median of 31.30 and 476.4% above the Asset Management industry median of 5.85. Central Securities' overall GF Score™ is 36/100 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 Central Securities (CET), the current EV-to-OCF is 33.72 as of Aug. 17, 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.
Central Securities Corp is a non-diversified closed-end management investment company. The company's investment objective is long-term growth of capital. It invests in common stocks, bonds, convertible bonds, preferred stocks, convertible preferred stocks, warrants, options real estate, or short-term obligations of governments, banks, and corporations.
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