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DialightDIALF +30.20%49 EV-to-OCF is 9.11 as of Aug. 11, 2026, which is 50% below its 10-year median of 18.40. GuruFocus rates DIALF with a GF Score™ of 49/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.80 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,074 Industrial Products companies, Dialight ranks better than 55.5% on this metric.
EV-to-OCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its cash flow from operations. As of today, Dialight's Enterprise Value is $285.0 Mil.
Dialight's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $31.3 Mil. Therefore, Dialight's EV-to-OCF for today is 9.11.
The historical rank and industry rank for Dialight's EV-to-OCF or its related term are showing as below:
DIALF'
s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -20 Med: 18.4 Max: 76.69
Current: 9.08
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of Dialight was 76.69. The lowest was -20.00. And the median was 18.40.
DIALF's EV-to-OCF is ranked better than 55.5% of 3074
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 11.885
vs DIALF: 9.08
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.
Dialight's share price for today is $6.38.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Dialight's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.010.
* 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.
Dialight EV-to-OCF Related Terms
Dialight EV-to-OCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Dialight'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 Electrical Equipment & Parts subindustry, Dialight'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.
Dialight EV-to-OCF vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Dialight's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Dialight's EV-to-OCF falls into.
Dialight's current Enterprise Value is $285.0 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Dialight's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $31.3 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.
Dialight (DIALF) has a EV-to-OCF of 9.11 as of Aug. 11, 2026. This is 50% below median its historical median of 18.40. According to the industry distribution chart, Dialight ranks #1368 out of 3074 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 44.5%.
Is Dialight's EV-to-OCF too high?
Dialight's current EV-to-OCF of 9.11 is 50% below median its 10-year median of 18.40. The Industrial Products industry median EV-to-OCF is 11.89. Dialight's value of 9.11 is 23.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Dialight ranks #1368 out of 3074 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Dialight has a GF Score™ of 49/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Dialight's EV-to-OCF compare to VRT and BE?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Dialight ranks #1368 out of 3074 companies for EV-to-OCF. This puts Dialight in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-OCF is 11.89. Dialight's value of 9.11 is 23.3% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 18.40 vs. the industry median of 11.89, Dialight has consistently been below 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 Industrial Products company?
The median EV-to-OCF among Industrial Products companies is 11.89, based on 3,074 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. Dialight's current EV-to-OCF of 9.11 is 23.3% below 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 Industrial Products industry, the median EV-to-OCF is 11.89 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Dialight's current EV-to-OCF is 9.11, which is 50% below median its own 10-year median of 18.40. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Dialight stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dialight (DIALF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.80, compared to a current price of $6.38 — trading 254.4% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-OCF is 9.11, which is 50% below median its 10-year median of 18.40 and 23.3% below the Industrial Products industry median of 11.89. Dialight's overall GF Score™ is 49/100 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 Dialight (DIALF), the current EV-to-OCF is 9.11 as of Aug. 11, 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 Dialight (DIALF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dialight stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $6.38 is trading 254.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $1.80.
GuruFocus considers Dialight to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for DIALF:
EV-to-OCF: 9.11 (50% below median its 10-year median of 18.40)
GF Value™: $1.80 vs. price of $6.38 (254.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 23.3% below the Industrial Products median (#1368 of 3074)
No single metric tells the full story. See the DIALF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Dialight PLC manufactures and sells light-emitting diode (LED) lighting fixtures for use in hazardous and industrial locations. It provides lighting products to customers in industrial sectors including steel foundries, pulp and paper mills, automotive manufacturers, utility, and wastewater plants, and food and beverage processing plants. In addition, it provides specialist lighting products for hazardous industrial sites, including the oil and gas and mining sectors. Its segments are Lighting, Signals, and Components. The majority of the revenue is derived from the sale of LED lighting solutions and anti-collision obstruction lighting. Geographically it derives the majority of its revenue from North America.
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