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China Water Affairs GroupCWAFF 71 EV-to-OCF is 28.16 as of Aug. 12, 2026, which is 123% above its 10-year median of 12.60. GuruFocus rates CWAFF with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.57. The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 505 Utilities - Regulated companies, China Water Affairs Group ranks worse than 91.49% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for China Water Affairs Group's EV-to-OCF or its related term are showing as below:
CWAFF'
s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 7.53 Med: 12.6 Max: 28.84
Current: 28.27
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of China Water Affairs Group was 28.84. The lowest was 7.53. And the median was 12.60.
CWAFF's EV-to-OCF is ranked worse than 91.49% of 505
companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 10.55
vs CWAFF: 28.27
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.
China Water Affairs Group (OTCPK:CWAFF) 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.
China Water Affairs Group's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
China Water Affairs Group's share price for today is $0.62.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. China Water Affairs Group's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.078.
* 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.
China Water Affairs Group EV-to-OCF Related Terms
China Water Affairs Group 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.
For the Utilities - Regulated Water subindustry, China Water Affairs Group'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.
China Water Affairs Group EV-to-OCF vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, China Water Affairs Group's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where China Water Affairs Group's EV-to-OCF falls into.
China Water Affairs Group's current Enterprise Value is $5,103 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. China Water Affairs Group's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $181 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.
China Water Affairs Group (CWAFF) has a EV-to-OCF of 28.16 as of Aug. 12, 2026. This is 123% above median its historical median of 12.60. Over the past decade, China Water Affairs Group's EV-to-OCF has ranged from 7.53 to 28.84. According to the industry distribution chart, China Water Affairs Group ranks #462 out of 505 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 91.5%.
Is China Water Affairs Group's EV-to-OCF too high?
China Water Affairs Group's current EV-to-OCF of 28.16 is 123% above median its 10-year median of 12.60. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.53 to a high of 28.84. The Utilities - Regulated industry median EV-to-OCF is 10.55. China Water Affairs Group's value of 28.16 is 166.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, China Water Affairs Group ranks #462 out of 505 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, China Water Affairs Group has a GF Score™ of 71/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Water Affairs Group's EV-to-OCF compare to AWK and WTRG?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, China Water Affairs Group ranks #462 out of 505 companies for EV-to-OCF. This places China Water Affairs Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-OCF is 10.55. China Water Affairs Group's value of 28.16 is 166.9% above this benchmark. Historically, China Water Affairs Group's own EV-to-OCF has ranged from 7.53 to 28.84 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 12.60 vs. the industry median of 10.55, China Water Affairs Group 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 an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median EV-to-OCF among Utilities - Regulated companies is 10.55, based on 505 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. China Water Affairs Group's current EV-to-OCF of 28.16 is 166.9% 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 Utilities - Regulated industry, the median EV-to-OCF is 10.55 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. China Water Affairs Group's current EV-to-OCF is 28.16, which is 123% above median its own 10-year median of 12.60. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Water Affairs Group stock overvalued right now?
China Water Affairs Group (CWAFF) has a current EV-to-OCF of 28.16. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.57, compared to a current price of $0.62 — trading 8.8% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-OCF is 28.16, which is 123% above median its 10-year median of 12.60 and 166.9% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 10.55. China Water Affairs Group's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 9 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 China Water Affairs Group (CWAFF), the current EV-to-OCF is 28.16 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 China Water Affairs Group (CWAFF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Water Affairs Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $0.62 is trading 8.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.57.
Key valuation signals for CWAFF:
EV-to-OCF: 28.16 (123% above median its 10-year median of 12.60)
GF Value™: $0.57 vs. price of $0.62 (8.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 166.9% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#462 of 505)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CWAFF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
China Water Affairs Group Ltd is a Chinese water utility company that builds, operates, and invests in water affairs projects in China. The firm's primary segments include City water supply operation, main contractor construction, Environmental protection, and Pipeline direct drinking water supply. It generates a majority of its revenue from the City water supply operation segment. Geographically, the company generates a maximum share of its revenue from the People's Republic of China.
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