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IQEFRA:IQX 42 EV-to-OCF is -153.89 as of Sep. 12, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:IQX with a GF Score™ of 42/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.22. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,038 Semiconductors companies, IQE ranks better than 95.28% on this metric.
EV-to-OCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its cash flow from operations. As of today, IQE's Enterprise Value is €702.8 Mil.
IQE's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was €-4.6 Mil. Therefore, IQE's EV-to-OCF for today is -153.89.
The historical rank and industry rank for IQE's EV-to-OCF or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:IQX'
s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -154.24 Med: 32.15 Max: 176
Current: -154.24
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of IQE was 176.00. The lowest was -154.24. And the median was 32.15.
FRA:IQX's EV-to-OCF is ranked better than 95.28% of 1038
companies
in the Semiconductors industry
Industry Median: 13.135
vs FRA:IQX: -154.24
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 (2026-09-12), IQE's stock price is €0.80.
IQE's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was €-0.036. Therefore, IQE'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.
IQE's share price for today is €0.80.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. IQE's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was €-0.036.
* 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.
IQE EV-to-OCF Related Terms
IQE EV-to-OCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for IQE'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 Semiconductor Equipment & Materials subindustry, IQE'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.
IQE EV-to-OCF vs Semiconductors Industry
For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, IQE's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where IQE's EV-to-OCF falls into.
IQE's current Enterprise Value is €702.8 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. IQE's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was €-4.6 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.
IQE (FRA:IQX) has a EV-to-OCF of -153.89 as of Sep. 12, 2026. According to the industry distribution chart, IQE ranks #49 out of 1038 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 4.7%.
Is IQE's EV-to-OCF too high?
IQE's current EV-to-OCF is -153.89. Based on the distribution chart, IQE ranks #49 out of 1038 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, IQE has a GF Score™ of 42/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does IQE's EV-to-OCF compare to LRCX and AMAT?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, IQE ranks #49 out of 1038 companies for EV-to-OCF. This places IQE in the top 5% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-OCF is 13.14. 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 Semiconductors company?
The median EV-to-OCF among Semiconductors companies is 13.14, based on 1,038 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. 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 Semiconductors industry, the median EV-to-OCF is 13.14 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. IQE's current EV-to-OCF is -153.89. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is IQE stock overvalued right now?
IQE (FRA:IQX) has a current EV-to-OCF of -153.89. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.22, compared to a current price of €0.80 — trading 263.6% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-OCF is -153.89. IQE's overall GF Score™ is 42/100 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 IQE (FRA:IQX), the current EV-to-OCF is -153.89 as of Sep. 12, 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 IQE (FRA:IQX) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, IQE stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €0.80 is trading 263.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €0.22.
Key valuation signals for FRA:IQX:
EV-to-OCF: -153.89
GF Value™: €0.22 vs. price of €0.80 (263.6% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:IQX stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
IQE PLC is engaged in the research, design, development, manufacture, and sale of compound semiconductor materials. Its operating segments include Wireless, which manufactures and sells compound semiconductor materials for the wireless market, including radio frequency devices that enable wireless communications; Photonics, which manufactures and sells compound semiconductor materials for the photonics market, including applications that transmit or sense visible and infrared light; and CMOS++, which manufactures and sells semiconductor materials related to silicon and combines the properties of compound semiconductors with lower-cost silicon technologies. The Photonics segment generates the majority of revenue, and the Company generates the majority of its revenue from the USA.
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