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Compal ElectronicsCMPCY 72 EV-to-OCF is 3.69 as of Aug. 12, 2026, which is 8% below its 10-year median of 4.01. GuruFocus rates CMPCY with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of $3.36. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,496 Hardware companies, Compal Electronics ranks better than 57.05% on this metric.
EV-to-OCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its cash flow from operations. As of today, Compal Electronics's Enterprise Value is $3,497 Mil.
Compal Electronics's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $947 Mil. Therefore, Compal Electronics's EV-to-OCF for today is 3.69.
The historical rank and industry rank for Compal Electronics's EV-to-OCF or its related term are showing as below:
CMPCY'
s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -162.16 Med: 4.01 Max: 107.55
Current: 5.5
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of Compal Electronics was 107.55. The lowest was -162.16. And the median was 4.01.
CMPCY's EV-to-OCF is ranked better than 57.05% of 2496
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 8.94
vs CMPCY: 5.50
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.
Compal Electronics's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Compal Electronics's share price for today is $4.00.
Compal Electronics'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 $0.213.
* 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.
Compal Electronics EV-to-OCF Related Terms
Compal Electronics EV-to-OCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Compal Electronics'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 Computer Hardware subindustry, Compal Electronics'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.
Compal Electronics EV-to-OCF vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Compal Electronics's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Compal Electronics's EV-to-OCF falls into.
Compal Electronics's current Enterprise Value is $3,497 Mil.
Compal Electronics'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 $947 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.
Compal Electronics (CMPCY) has a EV-to-OCF of 3.69 as of Aug. 12, 2026. This is near median its historical median of 4.01. According to the industry distribution chart, Compal Electronics ranks #1072 out of 2496 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 42.9%.
Is Compal Electronics' EV-to-OCF too high?
Compal Electronics' current EV-to-OCF of 3.69 is near median its 10-year median of 4.01. The Hardware industry median EV-to-OCF is 8.94. Compal Electronics' value of 3.69 is 58.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Compal Electronics ranks #1072 out of 2496 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Compal Electronics has a GF Score™ of 72/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Compal Electronics' EV-to-OCF compare to DELL and ANET?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Compal Electronics ranks #1072 out of 2496 companies for EV-to-OCF. This puts Compal Electronics in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-OCF is 8.94. Compal Electronics' value of 3.69 is 58.7% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 4.01 vs. the industry median of 8.94, Compal Electronics has consistently been below 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. Compal Electronics's current EV-to-OCF of 3.69 is 58.7% below 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. Compal Electronics's current EV-to-OCF is 3.69, which is near median its own 10-year median of 4.01. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Compal Electronics stock overvalued right now?
Compal Electronics (CMPCY) has a current EV-to-OCF of 3.69. The stock's GF Value™ is $3.36, compared to a current price of $4.00 — trading 19% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-OCF is 3.69, which is near median its 10-year median of 4.01 and 58.7% below the Hardware industry median of 8.94. Compal Electronics' overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 3 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 Compal Electronics (CMPCY), the current EV-to-OCF is 3.69 as of Aug. 12, 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 Compal Electronics (CMPCY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Compal Electronics stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $4.00 is trading 19% above its estimated GF Value™ of $3.36.
Key valuation signals for CMPCY:
EV-to-OCF: 3.69 (near median its 10-year median of 4.01)
GF Value™: $3.36 vs. price of $4.00 (19% above fair value)
Industry Position: 58.7% below the Hardware median (#1072 of 2496)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CMPCY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Compal Electronics Inc is a Taiwan-based original design manufacturer that produces notebook computers, monitors, and televisions for equipment manufacturers. The firm's operations are organized in two reportable segment Information technology products and Strategically Integrated product segment. The majority of the firm's revenue is generated from the United States, with the rest coming from China, Netherlands, Japan, United Kingdom, India, Germany, and Others.
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