M&Catchi (CHIX:SAAL) EV-to-OCF: 11.18 (As of Aug. 14, 2026) — Near Median

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CHIX:SAAL M&C Saatchi PLC CHIX:SAAL
49 GF Score
Price £1.39
GF Value £1.13
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is M&Catchi EV-to-OCF?

M&Catchi CHIX:SAAL 49 EV-to-OCF is 11.18 as of Aug. 14, 2026, which is 7% below its 10-year median of 12.00. GuruFocus rates CHIX:SAAL with a GF Score™ of 49/100 and a GF Value™ of £1.13 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,019 Media - Diversified companies, M&Catchi ranks worse than 69.48% on this metric.

EV-to-OCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its cash flow from operations. As of today, M&Catchi's Enterprise Value is £191.3 Mil. M&Catchi's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was £17.1 Mil. Therefore, M&Catchi's EV-to-OCF for today is 11.18.

The historical rank and industry rank for M&Catchi's EV-to-OCF or its related term are showing as below:

CHIX:SAAl' s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -84.83   Med: 12   Max: 47.27
Current: 11.18

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of M&Catchi was 47.27. The lowest was -84.83. And the median was 12.00.

CHIX:SAAl's EV-to-OCF is ranked worse than
69.48% of 1019 companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 4.69 vs CHIX:SAAl: 11.18

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.

As of today (2026-08-14), M&Catchi's stock price is £1.39. M&Catchi's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was £-0.019. Therefore, M&Catchi's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is At Loss.


M&Catchi  (CHIX:SAAl) 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.

M&Catchi's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=1.39/-0.019
=At Loss

M&Catchi's share price for today is £1.39.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. M&Catchi's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was £-0.019.

* 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.


M&Catchi EV-to-OCF Related Terms


M&Catchi EV-to-OCF Historical Data

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The historical data trend for M&Catchi'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.

M&Catchi EV-to-OCF Chart

M&Catchi Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-OCF
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M&Catchi Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
EV-to-OCF Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -66.63 0.00 10.87 0.00 10.71

CHIX:SAAL vs APP, OMC, TTD: EV-to-OCF Comparison

For the Advertising Agencies subindustry, M&Catchi'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.


M&Catchi EV-to-OCF vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, M&Catchi's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where M&Catchi's EV-to-OCF falls into.


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M&Catchi EV-to-OCF Calculation

M&Catchi's EV-to-OCF for today is calculated as:

EV-to-OCF=Enterprise Value (Today)/Cash Flow from Operations (TTM)
=191.250/17.113
=11.18

M&Catchi's current Enterprise Value is £191.3 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. M&Catchi's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was £17.1 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about EV-to-OCF →
What does a EV-to-OCF of 11.18 mean?
M&Catchi (CHIX:SAAL) has a EV-to-OCF of 11.18 as of Aug. 14, 2026. This is near median its historical median of 12.00. According to the industry distribution chart, M&Catchi ranks #708 out of 1019 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 69.5%.
Is M&Catchi's EV-to-OCF too high?
M&Catchi's current EV-to-OCF of 11.18 is near median its 10-year median of 12.00. The Media - Diversified industry median EV-to-OCF is 4.69. M&Catchi's value of 11.18 is 138.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, M&Catchi ranks #708 out of 1019 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, M&Catchi has a GF Score™ of 49/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does M&Catchi's EV-to-OCF compare to APP and OMC?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, M&Catchi ranks #708 out of 1019 companies for EV-to-OCF. This places M&Catchi in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-OCF is 4.69. M&Catchi's value of 11.18 is 138.4% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 12.00 vs. the industry median of 4.69, M&Catchi 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median EV-to-OCF among Media - Diversified companies is 4.69, based on 1,019 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. M&Catchi's current EV-to-OCF of 11.18 is 138.4% 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 Media - Diversified industry, the median EV-to-OCF is 4.69 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. M&Catchi's current EV-to-OCF is 11.18, which is near median its own 10-year median of 12.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is M&Catchi stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, M&Catchi (CHIX:SAAL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £1.13, compared to a current price of £1.39 — trading 23% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-OCF is 11.18, which is near median its 10-year median of 12.00 and 138.4% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 4.69. M&Catchi's overall GF Score™ is 49/100 with 6 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 M&Catchi (CHIX:SAAL), the current EV-to-OCF is 11.18 as of Aug. 14, 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 M&Catchi (CHIX:SAAL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, M&Catchi stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of £1.39 is trading 23% above its estimated GF Value™ of £1.13. GuruFocus considers M&Catchi to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:SAAL:

  • EV-to-OCF: 11.18 (near median its 10-year median of 12.00)
  • GF Value™: £1.13 vs. price of £1.39 (23% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 49/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 138.4% above the Media - Diversified median (#708 of 1019)

No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:SAAL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


M&Catchi Business Description

Other Exchanges SAA:UKIZH:Germany
Address 36 Golden Square, London, GBR, W1F 9EE
M&C Saatchi PLC is an advertising and marketing group. The group operated under two segments: Advertising and High Growth Specialisms, excluding Group Central Costs. The group's business has its presence in the United Kingdom, Europe, the Middle East and Africa, Asia and Australia, and the Americas. It derives the majority of its revenue from the United Kingdom.
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