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EV-to-OCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its cash flow from operations. As of today, DallasNews's Enterprise Value is $70.8 Mil.
DallasNews's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2025 was $-17.6 Mil. Therefore, DallasNews's EV-to-OCF for today is -4.03.
The historical rank and industry rank for DallasNews's EV-to-OCF or its related term are showing as below:
DALN'
s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -929.05 Med: -3.17 Max: 13450.7
Current: -4.03
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of DallasNews was 13450.70. The lowest was -929.05. And the median was -3.17.
DALN's EV-to-OCF is not ranked
in the Media - Diversified industry.
Industry Median: 4.865
vs DALN: -4.03
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.
DallasNews's share price for today is $16.51.
DallasNews's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2025 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-0.970.
* 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.
DallasNews EV-to-OCF Related Terms
DallasNews EV-to-OCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for DallasNews'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 Publishing subindustry, DallasNews'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.
DallasNews EV-to-OCF vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, DallasNews's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where DallasNews's EV-to-OCF falls into.
DallasNews's current Enterprise Value is $70.8 Mil.
DallasNews's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2025 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-17.6 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.
DallasNews (DALN) has a EV-to-OCF of -4.03 as of Aug. 12, 2026.
Is DallasNews' EV-to-OCF too high?
DallasNews' current EV-to-OCF is -4.03. Overall, DallasNews has a GF Score™ of 9/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does DallasNews' EV-to-OCF compare to LEE and EDUC?
DallasNews' EV-to-OCF of -4.03 can be compared against companies in the Media - Diversified industry. The industry median EV-to-OCF is 4.87. 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median EV-to-OCF among Media - Diversified companies is 4.87, based on 1,018 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 Media - Diversified industry, the median EV-to-OCF is 4.87 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. DallasNews's current EV-to-OCF is -4.03. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is DallasNews stock overvalued right now?
DallasNews (DALN) has a current EV-to-OCF of -4.03. The current EV-to-OCF is -4.03. DallasNews' overall GF Score™ is 9/100. 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 DallasNews (DALN), the current EV-to-OCF is -4.03 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.
DallasNews Corp is a local news and information publishing company. It operates The Dallas Morning News (dallasnews.com), Texas' newspaper. These operations generate revenue from advertising sales within the company's newspaper and digital platforms, subscriptions and retail sales of its newspaper, and commercial printing and distribution services predominantly related to national newspapers. In addition to traditional print and digital advertising, the company has a full-service agency, Medium Giant, offering businesses comprehensive, strategic, and creative marketing solutions. The company's two reportable segments are TDMN and Agency. Maximum revenue is derived from the TDMN segment, which comprises its traditional print business. The firm's customer base is concentrated in North Texas.
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