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The MiddlebyFRA:MBY -1.98%81 EV-to-OCF is 13.68 as of Aug. 16, 2026, which is 27% below its 10-year median of 18.63. GuruFocus rates FRA:MBY with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of €101.59. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,075 Industrial Products companies, The Middleby ranks worse than 53.3% on this metric.
EV-to-OCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its cash flow from operations. As of today, The Middleby's Enterprise Value is €6,219 Mil.
The Middleby's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was €455 Mil. Therefore, The Middleby's EV-to-OCF for today is 13.68.
The historical rank and industry rank for The Middleby's EV-to-OCF or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:MBY'
s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 9.32 Med: 18.63 Max: 35.55
Current: 13.53
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of The Middleby was 35.55. The lowest was 9.32. And the median was 18.63.
FRA:MBY's EV-to-OCF is ranked worse than 53.3% of 3075
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 12.08
vs FRA:MBY: 13.53
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.
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.
The Middleby's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
The Middleby's share price for today is €99.00.
The Middleby'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 €-7.883.
* 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.
The Middleby EV-to-OCF Related Terms
The Middleby EV-to-OCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for The Middleby'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 Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, The Middleby'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.
The Middleby EV-to-OCF vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, The Middleby's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where The Middleby's EV-to-OCF falls into.
The Middleby's current Enterprise Value is €6,219 Mil.
The Middleby'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 €455 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.
The Middleby (FRA:MBY) has a EV-to-OCF of 13.68 as of Aug. 16, 2026. This is 27% below median its historical median of 18.63. Over the past decade, The Middleby's EV-to-OCF has ranged from 9.32 to 35.55. According to the industry distribution chart, The Middleby ranks #1639 out of 3075 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 53.3%.
Is The Middleby's EV-to-OCF too high?
The Middleby's current EV-to-OCF of 13.68 is 27% below median its 10-year median of 18.63. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 9.32 to a high of 35.55. The Industrial Products industry median EV-to-OCF is 12.08. The Middleby's value of 13.68 is 13.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, The Middleby ranks #1639 out of 3075 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, The Middleby has a GF Score™ of 81/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The Middleby's EV-to-OCF compare to GTES and SYM?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, The Middleby ranks #1639 out of 3075 companies for EV-to-OCF. This places The Middleby in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-OCF is 12.08. The Middleby's value of 13.68 is 13.2% above this benchmark. Historically, The Middleby's own EV-to-OCF has ranged from 9.32 to 35.55 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 18.63 vs. the industry median of 12.08, The Middleby 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 Industrial Products company?
The median EV-to-OCF among Industrial Products companies is 12.08, based on 3,075 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. The Middleby's current EV-to-OCF of 13.68 is 13.2% 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 Industrial Products industry, the median EV-to-OCF is 12.08 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. The Middleby's current EV-to-OCF is 13.68, which is 27% below median its own 10-year median of 18.63. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is The Middleby stock overvalued right now?
The Middleby (FRA:MBY) has a current EV-to-OCF of 13.68. The stock's GF Value™ is €101.59, compared to a current price of €99.00 — trading 2.5% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-OCF is 13.68, which is 27% below median its 10-year median of 18.63 and 13.2% above the Industrial Products industry median of 12.08. The Middleby's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 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 The Middleby (FRA:MBY), the current EV-to-OCF is 13.68 as of Aug. 16, 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 The Middleby (FRA:MBY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Middleby stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €99.00 is trading 2.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of €101.59.
Key valuation signals for FRA:MBY:
EV-to-OCF: 13.68 (27% below median its 10-year median of 18.63)
GF Value™: €101.59 vs. price of €99.00 (2.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 13.2% above the Industrial Products median (#1639 of 3075)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:MBY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
The Middleby Corp is engaged in designing, manufacturing, marketing, distribution and service of a broad line of foodservice equipment used in all types of commercial restaurants and institutional kitchens, food preparation, cooking, baking, chilling and packaging equipment for food processing operations, and premium kitchen equipment including ranges, ovens, refrigerators, ventilation, dishwashers and outdoor cooking equipment used in the residential market. The company conducts its business through three principal business segments namely the Commercial Foodservice Equipment Group, the Food Processing Equipment Group and the Residential Kitchen Equipment Group. The firm derives majority revenue from Commercial Foodservice Equipment Group segment.
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