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ClearOneCLRO +14.61%28 EV-to-OCF is -1.36 as of Jul. 16, 2026. GuruFocus rates CLRO with a GF Score™ of 28/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.41 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,498 Hardware companies, ClearOne ranks better than 70.34% on this metric.
EV-to-OCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its cash flow from operations. As of today, ClearOne's Enterprise Value is $19.83 Mil.
ClearOne's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-14.54 Mil. Therefore, ClearOne's EV-to-OCF for today is -1.36.
The historical rank and industry rank for ClearOne's EV-to-OCF or its related term are showing as below:
CLRO'
s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -504.69 Med: -1.95 Max: 447.1
Current: -1.36
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of ClearOne was 447.10. The lowest was -504.69. And the median was -1.95.
CLRO's EV-to-OCF is ranked better than 70.34% of 2498
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 9.495
vs CLRO: -1.36
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.
ClearOne's share price for today is $7.57.
ClearOne's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-13.150.
* 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.
ClearOne EV-to-OCF Related Terms
ClearOne EV-to-OCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for ClearOne'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 Communication Equipment subindustry, ClearOne'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.
ClearOne EV-to-OCF vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, ClearOne's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where ClearOne's EV-to-OCF falls into.
ClearOne's current Enterprise Value is $19.83 Mil.
ClearOne's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-14.54 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.
ClearOne (CLRO) has a EV-to-OCF of -1.36 as of Jul. 16, 2026. According to the industry distribution chart, ClearOne ranks #741 out of 2498 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 29.7%.
Is ClearOne's EV-to-OCF too high?
ClearOne's current EV-to-OCF is -1.36. Based on the distribution chart, ClearOne ranks #741 out of 2498 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, ClearOne has a GF Score™ of 28/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ClearOne's EV-to-OCF compare to VISL and SYNX?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, ClearOne ranks #741 out of 2498 companies for EV-to-OCF. This puts ClearOne in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-OCF is 9.50. 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 9.50, based on 2,498 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. 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 9.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. ClearOne's current EV-to-OCF is -1.36. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ClearOne stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ClearOne (CLRO) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.41, compared to a current price of $7.57 — trading 436.9% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-OCF is -1.36. ClearOne's overall GF Score™ is 28/100 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 ClearOne (CLRO), the current EV-to-OCF is -1.36 as of Jul. 16, 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 ClearOne (CLRO) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ClearOne stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $7.57 is trading 436.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $1.41.
GuruFocus considers ClearOne to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CLRO:
EV-to-OCF: -1.36
GF Value™: $1.41 vs. price of $7.57 (436.9% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CLRO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
ClearOne Inc is currently engaged in activities that consist solely of fulfilling warranty and technical support obligations on legacy products, evaluating potential Strategic Transactions, managing and liquidating remaining assets of the company's legacy operating business, collecting accounts receivable and recovering prepaid assets, satisfying outstanding liabilities, and maintaining public-company compliance.
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