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Critical Elements LithiumCRECF +1.22%35 EV-to-OCF is -6.98 as of Aug. 09, 2026. GuruFocus rates CRECF with a GF Score™ of 35/100. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 2,666 Metals & Mining companies, Critical Elements Lithium ranks worse than 55.06% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Critical Elements Lithium's EV-to-OCF or its related term are showing as below:
CRECF'
s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -7.05 Med: 0 Max: -7.05
Current: -7.05
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of Critical Elements Lithium was -7.05. The lowest was -7.05. And the median was .
CRECF's EV-to-OCF is ranked worse than 55.06% of 2666
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: -8.57
vs CRECF: -7.05
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.
Critical Elements Lithium (OTCPK:CRECF) 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.
Critical Elements Lithium's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Critical Elements Lithium's share price for today is $0.2154.
Critical Elements Lithium's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-0.007.
* 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.
Critical Elements Lithium EV-to-OCF Related Terms
Critical Elements Lithium EV-to-OCF Historical Data
* 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.
Critical Elements Lithium EV-to-OCF Competitor Comparison
For the Other Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, Critical Elements Lithium'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.
Critical Elements Lithium EV-to-OCF vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Critical Elements Lithium's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Critical Elements Lithium's EV-to-OCF falls into.
Critical Elements Lithium's current Enterprise Value is $32.86 Mil.
Critical Elements Lithium's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-4.71 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.
Critical Elements Lithium (CRECF) has a EV-to-OCF of -6.98 as of Aug. 09, 2026. According to the industry distribution chart, Critical Elements Lithium ranks #1468 out of 2666 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 55.1%.
Is Critical Elements Lithium's EV-to-OCF too high?
Critical Elements Lithium's current EV-to-OCF is -6.98. Based on the distribution chart, Critical Elements Lithium ranks #1468 out of 2666 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Critical Elements Lithium has a GF Score™ of 35/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Critical Elements Lithium's EV-to-OCF compare to competitors?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Critical Elements Lithium ranks #1468 out of 2666 companies for EV-to-OCF. This places Critical Elements Lithium in the lower half of its industry. 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 Metals & Mining company?
A good EV-to-OCF depends on the Metals & Mining industry context. 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. Critical Elements Lithium's current EV-to-OCF is -6.98. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Critical Elements Lithium stock overvalued right now?
Critical Elements Lithium (CRECF) has a current EV-to-OCF of -6.98. The current EV-to-OCF is -6.98. Critical Elements Lithium's overall GF Score™ is 35/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Critical Elements Lithium (CRECF), the current EV-to-OCF is -6.98 as of Aug. 09, 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.
Critical Elements Lithium Corp is involved in the acquisition, exploration, and development of mining properties in Canada. It focuses on an exploration of rare earth metals, particularly lithium and Tantalum. The company's properties include Rose Lithium -Tantalum, Nisk, Arques, Bourier, Caumont, Dumulon, and Nemaska Belt Properties, among others.
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