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ArcherFRA:8SW +0.45%44 EV-to-OCF is 6.81 as of Jul. 26, 2026, which is 44% below its 10-year median of 12.21. GuruFocus rates FRA:8SW with a GF Score™ of 44/100 and a GF Value™ of €1.31. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,019 Oil & Gas companies, Archer ranks worse than 52.31% on this metric.
EV-to-OCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its cash flow from operations. As of today, Archer's Enterprise Value is €707 Mil.
Archer's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €104 Mil. Therefore, Archer's EV-to-OCF for today is 6.81.
The historical rank and industry rank for Archer's EV-to-OCF or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:8SW'
s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.78 Med: 12.21 Max: 13457.74
Current: 6.32
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of Archer was 13457.74. The lowest was 0.78. And the median was 12.21.
FRA:8SW's EV-to-OCF is ranked worse than 52.31% of 1019
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 5.92
vs FRA:8SW: 6.32
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.
As of today (2026-07-26), Archer's stock price is €2.225.
Archer's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €0.121. Therefore, Archer's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 18.39.
Archer (FRA:8SW) 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.
Archer's share price for today is €2.225.
Archer's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €0.121.
* 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.
Archer EV-to-OCF Related Terms
Archer EV-to-OCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Archer'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 Oil & Gas Drilling subindustry, Archer'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.
Archer EV-to-OCF vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Archer's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Archer's EV-to-OCF falls into.
Archer's current Enterprise Value is €707 Mil.
Archer's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €104 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.
Archer (FRA:8SW) has a EV-to-OCF of 6.81 as of Jul. 26, 2026. This is 44% below median its historical median of 12.21. Over the past decade, Archer's EV-to-OCF has ranged from 0.78 to 13,457.74. According to the industry distribution chart, Archer ranks #533 out of 1019 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 52.3%.
Is Archer's EV-to-OCF too high?
Archer's current EV-to-OCF of 6.81 is 44% below median its 10-year median of 12.21. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.78 to a high of 13,457.74. The Oil & Gas industry median EV-to-OCF is 5.92. Archer's value of 6.81 is 15% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Archer ranks #533 out of 1019 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Archer has a GF Score™ of 44/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Archer's EV-to-OCF compare to NE and RIG?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Archer ranks #533 out of 1019 companies for EV-to-OCF. This places Archer in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-OCF is 5.92. Archer's value of 6.81 is 15% above this benchmark. Historically, Archer's own EV-to-OCF has ranged from 0.78 to 13,457.74 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 12.21 vs. the industry median of 5.92, Archer 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 Oil & Gas company?
The median EV-to-OCF among Oil & Gas companies is 5.92, based on 1,019 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. Archer's current EV-to-OCF of 6.81 is 15% 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 Oil & Gas industry, the median EV-to-OCF is 5.92 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Archer's current EV-to-OCF is 6.81, which is 44% below median its own 10-year median of 12.21. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Archer stock overvalued right now?
Archer (FRA:8SW) has a current EV-to-OCF of 6.81. The stock's GF Value™ is €1.31, compared to a current price of €2.23 — trading 69.8% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-OCF is 6.81, which is 44% below median its 10-year median of 12.21 and 15% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 5.92. Archer's overall GF Score™ is 44/100 with 2 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 Archer (FRA:8SW), the current EV-to-OCF is 6.81 as of Jul. 26, 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 Archer (FRA:8SW) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Archer stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €2.23 is trading 69.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of €1.31.
Key valuation signals for FRA:8SW:
EV-to-OCF: 6.81 (44% below median its 10-year median of 12.21)
GF Value™: €1.31 vs. price of €2.23 (69.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 15% above the Oil & Gas median (#533 of 1019)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:8SW stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Archer Ltd is an international oilfield service company providing various oilfield products and services through its area organizations. Its services include platform drilling, land drilling, directional drilling, underbalanced drilling, modular rigs, engineering services, equipment rentals, wireline services, pressure control, pressure pumping, production monitoring, well imaging, and integrity management tools. The reporting segments of the company are Platform Operations, Well Services, Renewables, and Land Drilling. The majority of revenue is derived from the Platform Operations segment. The Platform Operations segment includes Platform Drilling, Modular rig, and Engineering services.
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