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EV-to-OCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its cash flow from operations. As of today, Deswell Industries's Enterprise Value is $-30.71 Mil.
Deswell Industries's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $5.20 Mil. Therefore, Deswell Industries's EV-to-OCF for today is -5.91.
The historical rank and industry rank for Deswell Industries's EV-to-OCF or its related term are showing as below:
DSWL'
s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -97.9 Med: -0.86 Max: 11.72
Current: -5.91
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of Deswell Industries was 11.72. The lowest was -97.90. And the median was -0.86.
DSWL's EV-to-OCF is ranked better than 72.37% of 2497
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 8.1
vs DSWL: -5.91
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.
Deswell Industries's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Deswell Industries's share price for today is $3.25.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Deswell Industries's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.670.
* 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.
Deswell Industries EV-to-OCF Related Terms
Deswell Industries EV-to-OCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Deswell Industries'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 Electronic Components subindustry, Deswell Industries'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.
Deswell Industries EV-to-OCF vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Deswell Industries's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Deswell Industries's EV-to-OCF falls into.
Deswell Industries's current Enterprise Value is $-30.71 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Deswell Industries's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $5.20 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.
Deswell Industries (DSWL) has a EV-to-OCF of -5.91 as of Aug. 24, 2026. According to the industry distribution chart, Deswell Industries ranks #690 out of 2497 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 27.6%.
Is Deswell Industries' EV-to-OCF too high?
Deswell Industries' current EV-to-OCF is -5.91. Based on the distribution chart, Deswell Industries ranks #690 out of 2497 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Deswell Industries has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Deswell Industries' EV-to-OCF compare to IEHC and ELTK?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Deswell Industries ranks #690 out of 2497 companies for EV-to-OCF. This puts Deswell Industries in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-OCF is 8.10. 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 Hardware company?
The median EV-to-OCF among Hardware companies is 8.10, based on 2,497 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 Hardware industry, the median EV-to-OCF is 8.10 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Deswell Industries's current EV-to-OCF is -5.91. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Deswell Industries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Deswell Industries (DSWL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.15, compared to a current price of $3.25 — trading 51.2% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-OCF is -5.91. Deswell Industries' overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 3 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 Deswell Industries (DSWL), the current EV-to-OCF is -5.91 as of Aug. 24, 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 Deswell Industries (DSWL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Deswell Industries stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $3.25 is trading 51.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $2.15.
GuruFocus considers Deswell Industries to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for DSWL:
EV-to-OCF: -5.91
GF Value™: $2.15 vs. price of $3.25 (51.2% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the DSWL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Deswell Industries Inc is engaged in the manufacturing and selling of injection-molded plastic parts and components. In addition, it also offers manufacturing services for electronic products and subassemblies and manufactures metallic molds and accessory parts for original equipment manufacturers and contract manufacturers. The company conducts all of its manufacturing activities at separate plastics, electronics and metallic operation factories located in the People's Republic of China. It operates through the Plastic Injection Molding and Electronic Products Assembling segments. The firm offers products such as automobile components, medical testing equipment, parts for audio equipment, av receivers, active subwoofers, digital system key sets, communication products and others.
63GF Score
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