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Ermes Department StoresCYS:ERME EV-to-OCF is -3.83 as of Sep. 21, 2026. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,132 Retail - Cyclical companies, Ermes Department Stores ranks better than 69.26% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Ermes Department Stores's EV-to-OCF or its related term are showing as below:
CYS:ERME'
s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.64 Med: 14.16 Max: 30.61
Current: 2.64
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of Ermes Department Stores was 30.61. The lowest was 2.64. And the median was 14.16.
CYS:ERME's EV-to-OCF is ranked better than 69.26% of 1132
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 7.22
vs CYS:ERME: 2.64
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.
Ermes Department Stores (CYS:ERME) 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.
Ermes Department Stores's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Ermes Department Stores's share price for today is €0.0155.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Ermes Department Stores's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2025 was €-0.018.
* 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.
* 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 Department Stores subindustry, Ermes Department Stores'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.
Ermes Department Stores EV-to-OCF vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Ermes Department Stores's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ermes Department Stores's EV-to-OCF falls into.
Ermes Department Stores's current Enterprise Value is €24.14 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Ermes Department Stores's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2025 was €-6.30 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.
Ermes Department Stores (CYS:ERME) has a EV-to-OCF of -3.83 as of Sep. 21, 2026. Over the past decade, Ermes Department Stores' EV-to-OCF has ranged from 2.64 to 30.61. According to the industry distribution chart, Ermes Department Stores ranks #348 out of 1132 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 30.7%.
Is Ermes Department Stores' EV-to-OCF too high?
Ermes Department Stores' current EV-to-OCF is -3.83. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.64 to a high of 30.61. Based on the distribution chart, Ermes Department Stores ranks #348 out of 1132 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is above the industry midpoint.
How does Ermes Department Stores' EV-to-OCF compare to DDS and M?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Ermes Department Stores ranks #348 out of 1132 companies for EV-to-OCF. This puts Ermes Department Stores in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-OCF is 7.22. Historically, Ermes Department Stores' own EV-to-OCF has ranged from 2.64 to 30.61 over the past decade. 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median EV-to-OCF among Retail - Cyclical companies is 7.22, based on 1,132 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 Retail - Cyclical industry, the median EV-to-OCF is 7.22 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ermes Department Stores's current EV-to-OCF is -3.83. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ermes Department Stores stock overvalued right now?
Ermes Department Stores (CYS:ERME) has a current EV-to-OCF of -3.83. The current EV-to-OCF is -3.83. 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 Ermes Department Stores (CYS:ERME), the current EV-to-OCF is -3.83 as of Sep. 21, 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.
Ermes Department Stores PLC is engaged in operation of department stores. It sells fashion, cosmetics, toys, home goods and other goods and services for all ages and the family.
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