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EV-to-OCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its cash flow from operations. As of today, Creative Technology's Enterprise Value is $10.77 Mil.
Creative Technology's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $-0.83 Mil. Therefore, Creative Technology's EV-to-OCF for today is -12.97.
The historical rank and industry rank for Creative Technology's EV-to-OCF or its related term are showing as below:
CREAF'
s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -13.5 Med: -1.17 Max: 8.12
Current: -13.5
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of Creative Technology was 8.12. The lowest was -13.50. And the median was -1.17.
CREAF's EV-to-OCF is ranked better than 80.78% of 2497
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 9.02
vs CREAF: -13.50
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.
Creative Technology's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Creative Technology's share price for today is $0.6856.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Creative Technology's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $-0.080.
* 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.
Creative Technology EV-to-OCF Related Terms
Creative Technology EV-to-OCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Creative Technology'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, Creative Technology'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.
Creative Technology EV-to-OCF vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Creative Technology's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Creative Technology's EV-to-OCF falls into.
Creative Technology's current Enterprise Value is $10.77 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Creative Technology's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $-0.83 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.
Creative Technology (CREAF) has a EV-to-OCF of -12.97 as of Jul. 19, 2026. According to the industry distribution chart, Creative Technology ranks #480 out of 2497 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 19.2%.
Is Creative Technology's EV-to-OCF too high?
Creative Technology's current EV-to-OCF is -12.97. Based on the distribution chart, Creative Technology ranks #480 out of 2497 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Creative Technology has a GF Score™ of 28/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Creative Technology's EV-to-OCF compare to SNDK and DELL?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Creative Technology ranks #480 out of 2497 companies for EV-to-OCF. This places Creative Technology in the top 19% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-OCF is 9.02. 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 9.02, based on 2,497 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 9.02 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Creative Technology's current EV-to-OCF is -12.97. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Creative Technology stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Creative Technology (CREAF) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.98, compared to a current price of $0.69 — trading 30% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-OCF is -12.97. Creative Technology's overall GF Score™ is 28/100 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 Creative Technology (CREAF), the current EV-to-OCF is -12.97 as of Jul. 19, 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 Creative Technology (CREAF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Creative Technology stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $0.69 is trading 30% below its estimated GF Value™ of $0.98.
GuruFocus considers Creative Technology to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for CREAF:
EV-to-OCF: -12.97
GF Value™: $0.98 vs. price of $0.69 (30% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CREAF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Creative Technology Ltd is a digital entertainment company specializing in the design, manufacturing, and distribution of multimedia products. The company's portfolio includes digitized sound and video boards, computers, and personal digital entertainment devices. Their product range features technologies such as Super X-Fi and Sound Blaster, encompassing internal sound cards, external USB DACs and amplifiers, gaming headsets, computer speakers, Bluetooth speakers, headphones, and various accessories. It also offers comprehensive work solutions, including webcams, USB dongles, communication devices, and high-resolution DACs. The company operates across Singapore, the United States of America, Asia Pacific, Ireland, and Europe, with Europe contributing the majority of its revenue.
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