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CHAR TechnologiesCTRNF 48 EV-to-OCF is -8.31 as of Aug. 12, 2026. GuruFocus rates CTRNF with a GF Score™ of 48/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.17 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 246 Waste Management companies, CHAR Technologies ranks better than 81.3% on this metric.
EV-to-OCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its cash flow from operations. As of today, CHAR Technologies's Enterprise Value is $29.15 Mil.
CHAR Technologies's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-3.51 Mil. Therefore, CHAR Technologies's EV-to-OCF for today is -8.31.
The historical rank and industry rank for CHAR Technologies's EV-to-OCF or its related term are showing as below:
CTRNF'
s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -458.16 Med: -7.46 Max: 77.96
Current: -8.27
During the past 12 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of CHAR Technologies was 77.96. The lowest was -458.16. And the median was -7.46.
CTRNF's EV-to-OCF is ranked better than 81.3% of 246
companies
in the Waste Management industry
Industry Median: 8.885
vs CTRNF: -8.27
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.
CHAR Technologies's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
CHAR Technologies's share price for today is $0.24.
CHAR Technologies'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 $0.001.
* 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.
CHAR Technologies EV-to-OCF Related Terms
CHAR Technologies EV-to-OCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for CHAR Technologies'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 Waste Management subindustry, CHAR Technologies'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.
CHAR Technologies EV-to-OCF vs Waste Management Industry
For the Waste Management industry and Industrials sector, CHAR Technologies's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where CHAR Technologies's EV-to-OCF falls into.
CHAR Technologies's current Enterprise Value is $29.15 Mil.
CHAR Technologies'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 $-3.51 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.
CHAR Technologies (CTRNF) has a EV-to-OCF of -8.31 as of Aug. 12, 2026. According to the industry distribution chart, CHAR Technologies ranks #46 out of 246 companies in the Waste Management industry, placing it in the top 18.7%.
Is CHAR Technologies' EV-to-OCF too high?
CHAR Technologies' current EV-to-OCF is -8.31. Based on the distribution chart, CHAR Technologies ranks #46 out of 246 companies in the Waste Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, CHAR Technologies has a GF Score™ of 48/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CHAR Technologies' EV-to-OCF compare to WM and RSG?
According to the Waste Management industry distribution chart, CHAR Technologies ranks #46 out of 246 companies for EV-to-OCF. This places CHAR Technologies in the top 19% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-OCF is 8.89. 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 Waste Management company?
The median EV-to-OCF among Waste Management companies is 8.89, based on 246 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 Waste Management industry, the median EV-to-OCF is 8.89 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CHAR Technologies's current EV-to-OCF is -8.31. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CHAR Technologies stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CHAR Technologies (CTRNF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.17, compared to a current price of $0.24 — trading 41.2% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-OCF is -8.31. CHAR Technologies' overall GF Score™ is 48/100 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 CHAR Technologies (CTRNF), the current EV-to-OCF is -8.31 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 CHAR Technologies (CTRNF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CHAR Technologies stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $0.24 is trading 41.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.17.
GuruFocus considers CHAR Technologies to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CTRNF:
EV-to-OCF: -8.31
GF Value™: $0.17 vs. price of $0.24 (41.2% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CTRNF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
CHAR Technologies Ltd. is a Canada-based cleantech development and environmental services company. The Company is specialized in high temperature pyrolysis (HTP), converting woody biomass and organic materials into renewable energy (renewable natural gas (RNG) or green hydrogen) and valuable biocarbon (biocoal CleanFyre, biochar, or activated biochar SulfaCHAR). Its additional services include environmental compliance, environmental management, engineering and resource efficiency. The Company's subsidiaries include Char Biocarbon Inc., Altech Environmental Consulting Ltd., Char Technologies Thorold Inc., and Char Technologies USA.
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