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AzentaFRA:BA3 -0.70%78 EV-to-OCF is 30.85 as of Aug. 29, 2026, which is 9% above its 10-year median of 28.43. GuruFocus rates FRA:BA3 with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of €45.14 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 852 Medical Devices & Instruments companies, Azenta ranks worse than 84.51% on this metric.
EV-to-OCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its cash flow from operations. As of today, Azenta's Enterprise Value is €1,005.5 Mil.
Azenta's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was €32.6 Mil. Therefore, Azenta's EV-to-OCF for today is 30.85.
The historical rank and industry rank for Azenta's EV-to-OCF or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:BA3'
s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -197.15 Med: 28.43 Max: 500.59
Current: 31.61
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of Azenta was 500.59. The lowest was -197.15. And the median was 28.43.
FRA:BA3's EV-to-OCF is ranked worse than 84.51% of 852
companies
in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry
Industry Median: 7.88
vs FRA:BA3: 31.61
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 (2026-08-29), Azenta's stock price is €28.40.
Azenta's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was €-2.397. Therefore, Azenta's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is At Loss.
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.
Azenta's share price for today is €28.40.
Azenta'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 €-2.397.
* 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.
Azenta EV-to-OCF Related Terms
Azenta EV-to-OCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Azenta'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 Medical Instruments & Supplies subindustry, Azenta'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.
Azenta EV-to-OCF vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry
For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry and Healthcare sector, Azenta's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Azenta's EV-to-OCF falls into.
Azenta's current Enterprise Value is €1,005.5 Mil.
Azenta'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 €32.6 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.
Azenta (FRA:BA3) has a EV-to-OCF of 30.85 as of Aug. 29, 2026. This is near median its historical median of 28.43. According to the industry distribution chart, Azenta ranks #720 out of 852 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, placing it in the top 84.5%.
Is Azenta's EV-to-OCF too high?
Azenta's current EV-to-OCF of 30.85 is near median its 10-year median of 28.43. The Medical Devices & Instruments industry median EV-to-OCF is 7.88. Azenta's value of 30.85 is 291.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Azenta ranks #720 out of 852 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Azenta has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Azenta's EV-to-OCF compare to KMTS and STAA?
According to the Medical Devices & Instruments industry distribution chart, Azenta ranks #720 out of 852 companies for EV-to-OCF. This places Azenta in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-OCF is 7.88. Azenta's value of 30.85 is 291.5% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 28.43 vs. the industry median of 7.88, Azenta 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 a Medical Devices & Instruments company?
The median EV-to-OCF among Medical Devices & Instruments companies is 7.88, based on 852 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. Azenta's current EV-to-OCF of 30.85 is 291.5% 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 Medical Devices & Instruments industry, the median EV-to-OCF is 7.88 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Azenta's current EV-to-OCF is 30.85, which is near median its own 10-year median of 28.43. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Azenta stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Azenta (FRA:BA3) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €45.14, compared to a current price of €28.40 — trading 37.1% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-OCF is 30.85, which is near median its 10-year median of 28.43 and 291.5% above the Medical Devices & Instruments industry median of 7.88. Azenta's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Azenta (FRA:BA3), the current EV-to-OCF is 30.85 as of Aug. 29, 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 Azenta (FRA:BA3) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Azenta stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €28.40 is trading 37.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of €45.14.
GuruFocus considers Azenta to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:BA3:
EV-to-OCF: 30.85 (near median its 10-year median of 28.43)
GF Value™: €45.14 vs. price of €28.40 (37.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 291.5% above the Medical Devices & Instruments median (#720 of 852)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:BA3 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Azenta Inc provides biological and chemical sample exploration and management solutions, using precision automation and cryogenics to develop automated ultra-cold storage. It serves customers from research to commercialization with sample management, automated storage, genomic services, consumables, informatics, and repository services. The company operates through two segments: Sample Management Solutions, offering SRS and Core Products such as automated stores, cryogenic systems, sample tubes, consumables, instruments, and thawing devices, which generate majority of its revenue; and Multiomics, which provides genomic analysis services. The company operates in United States, China, United Kingdom, rest of Europe, and others, with majority of its revenue in the United States.
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