Hokuetsu (FRA:HPE) EV-to-OCF: (As of Sep. 08, 2026)

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FRA:HPE Hokuetsu Corp FRA:HPE
63 GF Score
Price €4.86
GF Value €5.86
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Hokuetsu EV-to-OCF?

EV-to-OCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its cash flow from operations. As of today, Hokuetsu's Enterprise Value is €1,227 Mil. Hokuetsu's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €0 Mil. Therefore, Hokuetsu's EV-to-OCF for today is .

The historical rank and industry rank for Hokuetsu's EV-to-OCF or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:HPE' s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 21.84   Med: 0   Max: 21.84
Current: 21.84

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of Hokuetsu was 21.84. The lowest was 21.84. And the median was .

FRA:HPE's EV-to-OCF is ranked worse than
82.04% of 284 companies
in the Forest Products industry
Industry Median: 8.155 vs FRA:HPE: 21.84

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 (2026-09-08), Hokuetsu's stock price is €4.86. Hokuetsu's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €0.224. Therefore, Hokuetsu's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 21.70.


Hokuetsu  (FRA:HPE) 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.

Hokuetsu's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=4.86/0.224
=21.70

Hokuetsu's share price for today is €4.86.
Hokuetsu'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 €0.224.

* 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.


Hokuetsu EV-to-OCF Related Terms


Hokuetsu EV-to-OCF Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Hokuetsu'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.

Hokuetsu EV-to-OCF Chart

Hokuetsu Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
EV-to-OCF
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 9.29 135.63 18.22 6.58 21.26

Hokuetsu Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
EV-to-OCF Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.00 0.00 0.00 21.26 0.00

Hokuetsu EV-to-OCF Competitor Comparison

For the Paper & Paper Products subindustry, Hokuetsu'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.


Hokuetsu EV-to-OCF vs Forest Products Industry

For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, Hokuetsu's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Hokuetsu's EV-to-OCF falls into.


FRA:HPE
63GF Score
Hokuetsu Corp FRA:HPE
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Hokuetsu EV-to-OCF Calculation

Hokuetsu's EV-to-OCF for today is calculated as:

EV-to-OCF=Enterprise Value (Today)/Cash Flow from Operations (TTM)
=1226.931/0
=

Hokuetsu's current Enterprise Value is €1,227 Mil.
Hokuetsu'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 €0 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.

Is Hokuetsu (FRA:HPE) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hokuetsu stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €4.86 is trading 17.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of €5.86.

Key valuation signals for FRA:HPE:

  • EV-to-OCF:
  • GF Value™: €5.86 vs. price of €4.86 (17.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 63/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:HPE stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Hokuetsu Business Description

Other Exchanges 3865:JapanHPE:Germany
Address 3-2-2 Nihonbashihongoku-cho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 103-0021
Hokuetsu Corp produces and sells a variety of paper products. The company is involved in production and sale of paper and pulp products, paper containers and liquid containers among others. It is also involved in Timber business, construction business, sales of various materials, real estate trading, transportation and warehouse business.
63GF Score

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