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Carriage ServicesCSV -3.05%73 EV-to-OCF is 18.06 as of Aug. 07, 2026, which is 6% above its 10-year median of 16.97. GuruFocus rates CSV with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of $39.12 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 97 Personal Services companies, Carriage Services ranks worse than 78.35% on this metric.
EV-to-OCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its cash flow from operations. As of today, Carriage Services's Enterprise Value is $1,116.1 Mil.
Carriage Services's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $61.8 Mil. Therefore, Carriage Services's EV-to-OCF for today is 18.06.
The historical rank and industry rank for Carriage Services's EV-to-OCF or its related term are showing as below:
CSV'
s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 11.41 Med: 16.97 Max: 27.15
Current: 18.22
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of Carriage Services was 27.15. The lowest was 11.41. And the median was 16.97.
CSV's EV-to-OCF is ranked worse than 78.35% of 97
companies
in the Personal Services industry
Industry Median: 8.07
vs CSV: 18.22
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.
Carriage Services's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Carriage Services's share price for today is $35.87.
Carriage Services'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 $2.790.
* 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.
Carriage Services EV-to-OCF Related Terms
Carriage Services EV-to-OCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Carriage Services'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 Personal Services subindustry, Carriage Services'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.
Carriage Services EV-to-OCF vs Personal Services Industry
For the Personal Services industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Carriage Services's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Carriage Services's EV-to-OCF falls into.
Carriage Services's current Enterprise Value is $1,116.1 Mil.
Carriage Services'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 $61.8 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.
Carriage Services (CSV) has a EV-to-OCF of 18.06 as of Aug. 07, 2026. This is near median its historical median of 16.97. Over the past decade, Carriage Services' EV-to-OCF has ranged from 11.41 to 27.15. According to the industry distribution chart, Carriage Services ranks #76 out of 97 companies in the Personal Services industry, placing it in the top 78.4%.
Is Carriage Services' EV-to-OCF too high?
Carriage Services' current EV-to-OCF of 18.06 is near median its 10-year median of 16.97. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 11.41 to a high of 27.15. The Personal Services industry median EV-to-OCF is 8.07. Carriage Services' value of 18.06 is 123.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Carriage Services ranks #76 out of 97 companies in the Personal Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Carriage Services has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Carriage Services' EV-to-OCF compare to MED and RGS?
According to the Personal Services industry distribution chart, Carriage Services ranks #76 out of 97 companies for EV-to-OCF. This places Carriage Services in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-OCF is 8.07. Carriage Services' value of 18.06 is 123.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Carriage Services' own EV-to-OCF has ranged from 11.41 to 27.15 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 16.97 vs. the industry median of 8.07, Carriage Services 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 Personal Services company?
The median EV-to-OCF among Personal Services companies is 8.07, based on 97 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. Carriage Services's current EV-to-OCF of 18.06 is 123.8% 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 Personal Services industry, the median EV-to-OCF is 8.07 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Carriage Services's current EV-to-OCF is 18.06, which is near median its own 10-year median of 16.97. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Carriage Services stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Carriage Services (CSV) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $39.12, compared to a current price of $35.87 — trading 8.3% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-OCF is 18.06, which is near median its 10-year median of 16.97 and 123.8% above the Personal Services industry median of 8.07. Carriage Services' overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 4 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 Carriage Services (CSV), the current EV-to-OCF is 18.06 as of Aug. 07, 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 Carriage Services (CSV) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Carriage Services stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $35.87 is trading 8.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $39.12.
GuruFocus considers Carriage Services to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for CSV:
EV-to-OCF: 18.06 (near median its 10-year median of 16.97)
GF Value™: $39.12 vs. price of $35.87 (8.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 123.8% above the Personal Services median (#76 of 97)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CSV stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Carriage Services Inc is a provider of funeral and cemetery services and merchandise in the United States. It operates in two business segments: The Funeral Home Operations segment offers burial, cremation, and consultation services; removes and prepares remains; sells caskets, urns, and related funeral merchandise. The company enables the use of funeral home facilities for visitation, remembrance, and transportation services. The Cemetery Operations segment provides services, such as mausoleum spaces and niches, private estates, lawn crypt gardens, traditional single burial gravesites, and burial vaults. The majority of revenue is derived from The Funeral Home Operations segment.
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