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Cullen/Frost BankersCFR +0.07%75 EV-to-OCF is 5.76 as of Aug. 07, 2026, which is 594% above its 10-year median of 0.83. GuruFocus rates CFR with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of $139.22 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,498 Banks companies, Cullen/Frost Bankers ranks worse than 56.14% on this metric.
EV-to-OCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its cash flow from operations. As of today, Cullen/Frost Bankers's Enterprise Value is $4,148 Mil.
Cullen/Frost Bankers's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $720 Mil. Therefore, Cullen/Frost Bankers's EV-to-OCF for today is 5.76.
The historical rank and industry rank for Cullen/Frost Bankers's EV-to-OCF or its related term are showing as below:
CFR'
s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -13.34 Med: 0.83 Max: 10.16
Current: 5.76
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of Cullen/Frost Bankers was 10.16. The lowest was -13.34. And the median was 0.83.
CFR's EV-to-OCF is ranked worse than 56.14% of 1498
companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 3.98
vs CFR: 5.76
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.
Cullen/Frost Bankers's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Cullen/Frost Bankers's share price for today is $164.87.
Cullen/Frost Bankers's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $10.580.
* 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.
Cullen/Frost Bankers EV-to-OCF Related Terms
Cullen/Frost Bankers EV-to-OCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Cullen/Frost Bankers'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 Banks - Regional subindustry, Cullen/Frost Bankers'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.
Cullen/Frost Bankers EV-to-OCF vs Banks Industry
For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Cullen/Frost Bankers's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Cullen/Frost Bankers's EV-to-OCF falls into.
Cullen/Frost Bankers's current Enterprise Value is $4,148 Mil.
Cullen/Frost Bankers's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $720 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.
Cullen/Frost Bankers (CFR) has a EV-to-OCF of 5.76 as of Aug. 07, 2026. This is 594% above median its historical median of 0.83. According to the industry distribution chart, Cullen/Frost Bankers ranks #841 out of 1498 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 56.1%.
Is Cullen/Frost Bankers' EV-to-OCF too high?
Cullen/Frost Bankers' current EV-to-OCF of 5.76 is 594% above median its 10-year median of 0.83. The Banks industry median EV-to-OCF is 3.98. Cullen/Frost Bankers' value of 5.76 is 44.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cullen/Frost Bankers ranks #841 out of 1498 companies in the Banks industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Cullen/Frost Bankers has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cullen/Frost Bankers' EV-to-OCF compare to SSB and ONB?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Cullen/Frost Bankers ranks #841 out of 1498 companies for EV-to-OCF. This places Cullen/Frost Bankers in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-OCF is 3.98. Cullen/Frost Bankers' value of 5.76 is 44.7% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.83 vs. the industry median of 3.98, Cullen/Frost Bankers 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 Banks company?
The median EV-to-OCF among Banks companies is 3.98, based on 1,498 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. Cullen/Frost Bankers's current EV-to-OCF of 5.76 is 44.7% 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 Banks industry, the median EV-to-OCF is 3.98 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cullen/Frost Bankers's current EV-to-OCF is 5.76, which is 594% above median its own 10-year median of 0.83. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cullen/Frost Bankers stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cullen/Frost Bankers (CFR) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $139.22, compared to a current price of $164.87 — trading 18.4% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-OCF is 5.76, which is 594% above median its 10-year median of 0.83 and 44.7% above the Banks industry median of 3.98. Cullen/Frost Bankers' overall GF Score™ is 75/100 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 Cullen/Frost Bankers (CFR), the current EV-to-OCF is 5.76 as of Aug. 07, 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 Cullen/Frost Bankers (CFR) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cullen/Frost Bankers stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $164.87 is trading 18.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $139.22.
GuruFocus considers Cullen/Frost Bankers to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CFR:
EV-to-OCF: 5.76 (594% above median its 10-year median of 0.83)
GF Value™: $139.22 vs. price of $164.87 (18.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 44.7% above the Banks median (#841 of 1498)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CFR stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Cullen/Frost is a regional US bank with around $52 billion in assets (as of March 2026), and it focuses exclusively on the Texas market. The bank has deep expertise in this market. It has implemented a relationship-based banking approach that has garnered a strong market share in San Antonio. Cullen/Frost is also expanding into Houston, Dallas, and Austin market regions through targeted branch openings rather than acquisitions. The bank's sweet spot is small to medium-sized Texas-based commercial clients.
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