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EV-to-OCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its cash flow from operations. As of today, Forestar Group's Enterprise Value is $1,904 Mil.
Forestar Group's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $284 Mil. Therefore, Forestar Group's EV-to-OCF for today is 6.71.
The historical rank and industry rank for Forestar Group's EV-to-OCF or its related term are showing as below:
FOR'
s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -42.15 Med: -1.91 Max: 59.9
Current: 6.71
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of Forestar Group was 59.90. The lowest was -42.15. And the median was -1.91.
FOR's EV-to-OCF is ranked better than 51.17% of 1794
companies
in the Real Estate industry
Industry Median: 7.175
vs FOR: 6.71
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.
Forestar Group's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Forestar Group's share price for today is $29.1623.
Forestar Group's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $3.330.
* 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.
Forestar Group EV-to-OCF Related Terms
Forestar Group EV-to-OCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Forestar Group'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 Real Estate - Development subindustry, Forestar 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.
Forestar Group EV-to-OCF vs Real Estate Industry
For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, Forestar Group's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Forestar Group's EV-to-OCF falls into.
Forestar Group's current Enterprise Value is $1,904 Mil.
Forestar Group's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $284 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.
Forestar Group (FOR) has a EV-to-OCF of 6.71 as of Aug. 13, 2026. According to the industry distribution chart, Forestar Group ranks #876 out of 1794 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 48.8%.
Is Forestar Group's EV-to-OCF too high?
Forestar Group's current EV-to-OCF is 6.71. The Real Estate industry median EV-to-OCF is 7.18. Forestar Group's value of 6.71 is 6.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Forestar Group ranks #876 out of 1794 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Forestar Group has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Forestar Group's EV-to-OCF compare to CCS and FPH?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, Forestar Group ranks #876 out of 1794 companies for EV-to-OCF. This puts Forestar Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-OCF is 7.18. Forestar Group's value of 6.71 is 6.5% below this benchmark. 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 Real Estate company?
The median EV-to-OCF among Real Estate companies is 7.18, based on 1,794 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. Forestar Group's current EV-to-OCF of 6.71 is 6.5% 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 Real Estate industry, the median EV-to-OCF is 7.18 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Forestar Group's current EV-to-OCF is 6.71. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Forestar Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Forestar Group (FOR) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $30.11, compared to a current price of $29.16 — trading 3.1% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-OCF is 6.71 and 6.5% below the Real Estate industry median of 7.18. Forestar Group's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 6 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 Forestar Group (FOR), the current EV-to-OCF is 6.71 as of Aug. 13, 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 Forestar Group (FOR) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Forestar Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $29.16 is trading 3.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $30.11.
GuruFocus considers Forestar Group to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for FOR:
EV-to-OCF: 6.71
GF Value™: $30.11 vs. price of $29.16 (3.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 6.5% below the Real Estate median (#876 of 1794)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FOR stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Forestar Group Inc is a residential lot development company engaged in land acquisition and development for the sale of finished single-family residential lots to local, regional, and national homebuilders. The company operates through a single real estate segment, which acquires land, installs infrastructure for residential communities, and generates all revenue from lot sales. Its communities mainly support entry-level, first-time move-up, and active-adult homes, with certain communities also marketed to build-to-rent operators. The company generally invests in entitled, short-duration projects that can be developed in phases to align lot production with market demand and support efficient capital deployment.
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