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What is Hitachi Construction Machinery Co EV-to-OCF?
Hitachi Construction Machinery CoFRA:HCM +1.47%83 EV-to-OCF is 10.39 as of Aug. 13, 2026, which is 14% below its 10-year median of 12.10. GuruFocus rates FRA:HCM with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of €24.12 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 213 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies, Hitachi Construction Machinery Co ranks worse than 52.58% on this metric.
FRA:HCM'
s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -263.38 Med: 12.1 Max: 126.72
Current: 10.47
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of Hitachi Construction Machinery Co was 126.72. The lowest was -263.38. And the median was 12.10.
FRA:HCM's EV-to-OCF is ranked worse than 52.58% of 213
companies
in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry
Industry Median: 9.7
vs FRA:HCM: 10.47
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.
Hitachi Construction Machinery Co (FRA:HCM) 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.
Hitachi Construction Machinery Co's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Hitachi Construction Machinery Co's share price for today is €30.43.
Hitachi Construction Machinery Co'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 €2.339.
* 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.
Hitachi Construction Machinery Co EV-to-OCF Related Terms
Hitachi Construction Machinery Co 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.
For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery subindustry, Hitachi Construction Machinery Co'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.
Hitachi Construction Machinery Co EV-to-OCF vs Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery Industry
For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry and Industrials sector, Hitachi Construction Machinery Co's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hitachi Construction Machinery Co's EV-to-OCF falls into.
Hitachi Construction Machinery Co's current Enterprise Value is €9,118 Mil.
Hitachi Construction Machinery Co'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 €878 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.
Hitachi Construction Machinery Co (FRA:HCM) has a EV-to-OCF of 10.39 as of Aug. 13, 2026. This is 14% below median its historical median of 12.10. According to the industry distribution chart, Hitachi Construction Machinery Co ranks #112 out of 213 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, placing it in the top 52.6%.
Is Hitachi Construction Machinery Co's EV-to-OCF too high?
Hitachi Construction Machinery Co's current EV-to-OCF of 10.39 is 14% below median its 10-year median of 12.10. The Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry median EV-to-OCF is 9.70. Hitachi Construction Machinery Co's value of 10.39 is 7.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hitachi Construction Machinery Co ranks #112 out of 213 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Hitachi Construction Machinery Co has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hitachi Construction Machinery Co's EV-to-OCF compare to CAT and DE?
According to the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry distribution chart, Hitachi Construction Machinery Co ranks #112 out of 213 companies for EV-to-OCF. This places Hitachi Construction Machinery Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-OCF is 9.70. Hitachi Construction Machinery Co's value of 10.39 is 7.1% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 12.10 vs. the industry median of 9.70, Hitachi Construction Machinery Co 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 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery company?
The median EV-to-OCF among Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies is 9.70, based on 213 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. Hitachi Construction Machinery Co's current EV-to-OCF of 10.39 is 7.1% 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 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, the median EV-to-OCF is 9.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hitachi Construction Machinery Co's current EV-to-OCF is 10.39, which is 14% below median its own 10-year median of 12.10. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hitachi Construction Machinery Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hitachi Construction Machinery Co (FRA:HCM) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €24.12, compared to a current price of €30.43 — trading 26.2% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-OCF is 10.39, which is 14% below median its 10-year median of 12.10 and 7.1% above the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry median of 9.70. Hitachi Construction Machinery Co's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 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 Hitachi Construction Machinery Co (FRA:HCM), the current EV-to-OCF is 10.39 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 Hitachi Construction Machinery Co (FRA:HCM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hitachi Construction Machinery Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €30.43 is trading 26.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of €24.12.
GuruFocus considers Hitachi Construction Machinery Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:HCM:
EV-to-OCF: 10.39 (14% below median its 10-year median of 12.10)
GF Value™: €24.12 vs. price of €30.43 (26.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 7.1% above the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery median (#112 of 213)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:HCM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hitachi Construction Machinery manufactures and sells construction and mining machinery, and provides related services such as parts supply, rentals, and others. HCM was established in 1970 as a subsidiary of Hitachi, but its origins date back to 1949 when it introduced Japan's first mechanical excavator. The company's main products include hydraulic excavators for mining and construction, rigid dump trucks, and wheel loaders. As of August 2022, Hitachi is no longer the parent company of HCM, after selling 26% of its stake to HCJI Holdings, a joint venture between Itochu and Japan Industrial Partners. Currently, Hitachi has a 25.42% stake in Hitachi Construction Machinery as an equity-method affiliate. HCM is based in Tokyo.
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