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What is First Trust Inter Dur Pref&ome Fund EV-to-OCF?
First Trust Inter Dur Pref&ome FundFPF +0.19%28 EV-to-OCF is 40.55 as of Aug. 11, 2026, which is 96% above its 10-year median of 20.71. GuruFocus rates FPF with a GF Score™ of 28/100. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,501 Asset Management companies, First Trust Inter Dur Pref&ome Fund ranks worse than 88.21% on this metric.
FPF'
s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6.75 Med: 20.71 Max: 396.74
Current: 40.55
During the past 9 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of First Trust Inter Dur Pref&ome Fund was 396.74. The lowest was 6.75. And the median was 20.71.
FPF's EV-to-OCF is ranked worse than 88.21% of 1501
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 5.95
vs FPF: 40.55
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.
First Trust Inter Dur Pref&ome Fund (NYSE:FPF) 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.
First Trust Inter Dur Pref&ome Fund's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
First Trust Inter Dur Pref&ome Fund's share price for today is $17.7629.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. First Trust Inter Dur Pref&ome Fund's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was $2.540.
* 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.
First Trust Inter Dur Pref&ome Fund EV-to-OCF Related Terms
First Trust Inter Dur Pref&ome Fund EV-to-OCF Historical Data
* 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.
First Trust Inter Dur Pref&ome Fund EV-to-OCF Chart
For the Asset Management subindustry, First Trust Inter Dur Pref&ome Fund'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.
First Trust Inter Dur Pref&ome Fund EV-to-OCF vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, First Trust Inter Dur Pref&ome Fund's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where First Trust Inter Dur Pref&ome Fund's EV-to-OCF falls into.
* 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.
First Trust Inter Dur Pref&ome Fund (FPF) has a EV-to-OCF of 40.55 as of Aug. 11, 2026. This is 96% above median its historical median of 20.71. Over the past decade, First Trust Inter Dur Pref&ome Fund's EV-to-OCF has ranged from 6.75 to 396.74. According to the industry distribution chart, First Trust Inter Dur Pref&ome Fund ranks #1324 out of 1501 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 88.2%.
Is First Trust Inter Dur Pref&ome Fund's EV-to-OCF too high?
First Trust Inter Dur Pref&ome Fund's current EV-to-OCF of 40.55 is 96% above median its 10-year median of 20.71. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.75 to a high of 396.74. The Asset Management industry median EV-to-OCF is 5.95. First Trust Inter Dur Pref&ome Fund's value of 40.55 is 581.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, First Trust Inter Dur Pref&ome Fund ranks #1324 out of 1501 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, First Trust Inter Dur Pref&ome Fund has a GF Score™ of 28/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does First Trust Inter Dur Pref&ome Fund's EV-to-OCF compare to PSEC and AOD?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, First Trust Inter Dur Pref&ome Fund ranks #1324 out of 1501 companies for EV-to-OCF. This places First Trust Inter Dur Pref&ome Fund in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-OCF is 5.95. First Trust Inter Dur Pref&ome Fund's value of 40.55 is 581.5% above this benchmark. Historically, First Trust Inter Dur Pref&ome Fund's own EV-to-OCF has ranged from 6.75 to 396.74 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 20.71 vs. the industry median of 5.95, First Trust Inter Dur Pref&ome Fund has consistently been above 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 Asset Management company?
The median EV-to-OCF among Asset Management companies is 5.95, based on 1,501 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. First Trust Inter Dur Pref&ome Fund's current EV-to-OCF of 40.55 is 581.5% above 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 Asset Management industry, the median EV-to-OCF is 5.95 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. First Trust Inter Dur Pref&ome Fund's current EV-to-OCF is 40.55, which is 96% above median its own 10-year median of 20.71. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is First Trust Inter Dur Pref&ome Fund stock overvalued right now?
First Trust Inter Dur Pref&ome Fund (FPF) has a current EV-to-OCF of 40.55. The current EV-to-OCF is 40.55, which is 96% above median its 10-year median of 20.71 and 581.5% above the Asset Management industry median of 5.95. First Trust Inter Dur Pref&ome Fund's overall GF Score™ is 28/100 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 First Trust Inter Dur Pref&ome Fund (FPF), the current EV-to-OCF is 40.55 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.
First Trust Inter Dur Pref& Income Fund is a diversified, closed-end management investment company. Its primary investment objective is to seek a high level of current income. Further, it has a secondary objective of capital appreciation. The Fund invests in the traditional preferred securities, hybrid preferred securities, floating rate & fixed-to-floating rate preferred securities, debt securities, convertible securities, and contingent convertible securities issued by U.S. and non-U.S. companies. Its investment portfolio includes industries such as Banks, Insurance, Capital Markets, Electric Utilities, Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels, Food Products, and others.
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