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Barco NVCHIX:BARB 81 EV-to-OCF is 17.83 as of Aug. 11, 2026, which is 54% above its 10-year median of 11.56. GuruFocus rates CHIX:BARB with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of €15.72. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,496 Hardware companies, Barco NV ranks worse than 64.7% on this metric.
EV-to-OCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its cash flow from operations. As of today, Barco NV's Enterprise Value is €680.5 Mil.
Barco NV's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was €38.2 Mil. Therefore, Barco NV's EV-to-OCF for today is 17.83.
The historical rank and industry rank for Barco NV's EV-to-OCF or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:BARb'
s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -107.78 Med: 11.56 Max: 81.64
Current: 18.08
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of Barco NV was 81.64. The lowest was -107.78. And the median was 11.56.
CHIX:BARb's EV-to-OCF is ranked worse than 64.7% of 2496
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 8.94
vs CHIX:BARb: 18.08
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.
Barco NV's share price for today is €9.705.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Barco NV's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was €0.520.
* 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.
Barco NV EV-to-OCF Related Terms
Barco NV EV-to-OCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Barco NV'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 Electronic Components subindustry, Barco NV'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.
Barco NV EV-to-OCF vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Barco NV's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Barco NV's EV-to-OCF falls into.
Barco NV's current Enterprise Value is €680.5 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Barco NV's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was €38.2 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.
Barco NV (CHIX:BARB) has a EV-to-OCF of 17.83 as of Aug. 11, 2026. This is 54% above median its historical median of 11.56. According to the industry distribution chart, Barco NV ranks #1615 out of 2496 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 64.7%.
Is Barco NV's EV-to-OCF too high?
Barco NV's current EV-to-OCF of 17.83 is 54% above median its 10-year median of 11.56. The Hardware industry median EV-to-OCF is 8.94. Barco NV's value of 17.83 is 99.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Barco NV ranks #1615 out of 2496 companies in the Hardware industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Barco NV has a GF Score™ of 81/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Barco NV's EV-to-OCF compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Barco NV ranks #1615 out of 2496 companies for EV-to-OCF. This places Barco NV in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-OCF is 8.94. Barco NV's value of 17.83 is 99.4% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 11.56 vs. the industry median of 8.94, Barco NV 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 Hardware company?
The median EV-to-OCF among Hardware companies is 8.94, based on 2,496 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. Barco NV's current EV-to-OCF of 17.83 is 99.4% 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 Hardware industry, the median EV-to-OCF is 8.94 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Barco NV's current EV-to-OCF is 17.83, which is 54% above median its own 10-year median of 11.56. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Barco NV stock overvalued right now?
Barco NV (CHIX:BARB) has a current EV-to-OCF of 17.83. The stock's GF Value™ is €15.72, compared to a current price of €9.71 — trading 38.3% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-OCF is 17.83, which is 54% above median its 10-year median of 11.56 and 99.4% above the Hardware industry median of 8.94. Barco NV's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 2 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 Barco NV (CHIX:BARB), the current EV-to-OCF is 17.83 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 Barco NV (CHIX:BARB) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Barco NV stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €9.71 is trading 38.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of €15.72.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:BARB:
EV-to-OCF: 17.83 (54% above median its 10-year median of 11.56)
GF Value™: €15.72 vs. price of €9.71 (38.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 99.4% above the Hardware median (#1615 of 2496)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:BARB stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Barco NV is an electronics company with three business segments: Entertainment, Enterprise, and Healthcare. The Entertainment business segment, which generates maximum revenue, comprises two business units; Cinema which offers the industry's complete range of laser and lamp-based cinema projectors, including image processing and audio solutions; and the Immersive Experience business unit, which offers solutions tailored to the specific needs of large venues, live events, themed entertainment (museums, theme parks, digital immersive art installations, projection mapping, etc.) and simulation applications: projection, image processing, and related services. Geographically, the group generates maximum revenue from the Americas, followed by EMEA and the Asia-Pacific regions.
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