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EV-to-OCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its cash flow from operations. As of today, ePlus's Enterprise Value is €1,845 Mil.
ePlus's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €-99 Mil. Therefore, ePlus's EV-to-OCF for today is -18.57.
The historical rank and industry rank for ePlus's EV-to-OCF or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:MLE'
s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -295.64 Med: 11.58 Max: 1225.68
Current: -18.27
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of ePlus was 1225.68. The lowest was -295.64. And the median was 11.58.
FRA:MLE's EV-to-OCF is ranked better than 85.72% of 2878
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 6.66
vs FRA:MLE: -18.27
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 (2026-08-03), ePlus's stock price is €78.50.
ePlus's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €4.158. Therefore, ePlus's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 18.88.
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.
ePlus's share price for today is €78.50.
ePlus'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 €4.158.
* 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.
ePlus EV-to-OCF Related Terms
ePlus EV-to-OCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for ePlus'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 Software - Application subindustry, ePlus'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.
ePlus EV-to-OCF vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, ePlus's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where ePlus's EV-to-OCF falls into.
ePlus's current Enterprise Value is €1,845 Mil.
ePlus'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 €-99 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.
ePlus (FRA:MLE) has a EV-to-OCF of -18.57 as of Aug. 03, 2026. According to the industry distribution chart, ePlus ranks #411 out of 2878 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 14.3%.
Is ePlus' EV-to-OCF too high?
ePlus' current EV-to-OCF is -18.57. Based on the distribution chart, ePlus ranks #411 out of 2878 companies in the Software industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, ePlus has a GF Score™ of 83/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ePlus' EV-to-OCF compare to SPSC and BRZE?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, ePlus ranks #411 out of 2878 companies for EV-to-OCF. This places ePlus in the top 14% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-OCF is 6.66. 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 Software company?
The median EV-to-OCF among Software companies is 6.66, based on 2,878 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 Software industry, the median EV-to-OCF is 6.66 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. ePlus's current EV-to-OCF is -18.57. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ePlus stock overvalued right now?
ePlus (FRA:MLE) has a current EV-to-OCF of -18.57. The stock's GF Value™ is €73.88, compared to a current price of €78.50 — trading 6.3% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-OCF is -18.57. ePlus' overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 8 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 ePlus (FRA:MLE), the current EV-to-OCF is -18.57 as of Aug. 03, 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 ePlus (FRA:MLE) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ePlus stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €78.50 is trading 6.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of €73.88.
Key valuation signals for FRA:MLE:
EV-to-OCF: -18.57
GF Value™: €73.88 vs. price of €78.50 (6.3% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:MLE stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
ePlus Inc is a provider of technology solutions across the IT spectrum, spanning security, cloud, data center, networking, collaboration, AI, service provider, and critical infrastructure, and emerging solutions, to domestic and foreign organizations across all industry segments. Its solutions leverage a broad range of professional, consultative, and managed services across the technology spectrum. The company possesses top-level engineering certifications with a broad range of IT technologies that enable the company to offer multi-vendor IT solutions that are optimized for each of its customers' specific requirements. It also offers a wide portfolio of technology and other capital asset financing solutions to customers across commercial and government enterprises, designing programs.
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