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Element SolutionsFRA:PLQ -1.81%69 EV-to-OCF is 50.53 as of Aug. 10, 2026, which is 117% above its 10-year median of 23.25. GuruFocus rates FRA:PLQ with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of €30.09 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,607 Chemicals companies, Element Solutions ranks worse than 86.87% on this metric.
EV-to-OCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its cash flow from operations. As of today, Element Solutions's Enterprise Value is €9,698 Mil.
Element Solutions's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was €192 Mil. Therefore, Element Solutions's EV-to-OCF for today is 50.53.
The historical rank and industry rank for Element Solutions's EV-to-OCF or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:PLQ'
s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -991.97 Med: 23.25 Max: 985.6
Current: 49.85
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of Element Solutions was 985.60. The lowest was -991.97. And the median was 23.25.
FRA:PLQ's EV-to-OCF is ranked worse than 86.87% of 1607
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 10.78
vs FRA:PLQ: 49.85
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.
Element Solutions's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Element Solutions's share price for today is €32.60.
Element Solutions'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 €0.639.
* 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.
Element Solutions EV-to-OCF Related Terms
Element Solutions EV-to-OCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Element Solutions'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 Chemicals subindustry, Element Solutions'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.
Element Solutions EV-to-OCF vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Element Solutions's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Element Solutions's EV-to-OCF falls into.
Element Solutions's current Enterprise Value is €9,698 Mil.
Element Solutions'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 €192 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.
Element Solutions (FRA:PLQ) has a EV-to-OCF of 50.53 as of Aug. 10, 2026. This is 117% above median its historical median of 23.25. According to the industry distribution chart, Element Solutions ranks #1396 out of 1607 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 86.9%.
Is Element Solutions' EV-to-OCF too high?
Element Solutions' current EV-to-OCF of 50.53 is 117% above median its 10-year median of 23.25. The Chemicals industry median EV-to-OCF is 10.78. Element Solutions' value of 50.53 is 368.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Element Solutions ranks #1396 out of 1607 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Element Solutions has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Element Solutions' EV-to-OCF compare to WLK and SOLS?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Element Solutions ranks #1396 out of 1607 companies for EV-to-OCF. This places Element Solutions in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-OCF is 10.78. Element Solutions' value of 50.53 is 368.7% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 23.25 vs. the industry median of 10.78, Element Solutions 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 Chemicals company?
The median EV-to-OCF among Chemicals companies is 10.78, based on 1,607 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. Element Solutions's current EV-to-OCF of 50.53 is 368.7% 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 Chemicals industry, the median EV-to-OCF is 10.78 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Element Solutions's current EV-to-OCF is 50.53, which is 117% above median its own 10-year median of 23.25. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Element Solutions stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Element Solutions (FRA:PLQ) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €30.09, compared to a current price of €32.60 — trading 8.3% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-OCF is 50.53, which is 117% above median its 10-year median of 23.25 and 368.7% above the Chemicals industry median of 10.78. Element Solutions' overall GF Score™ is 69/100 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 Element Solutions (FRA:PLQ), the current EV-to-OCF is 50.53 as of Aug. 10, 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 Element Solutions (FRA:PLQ) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Element Solutions stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €32.60 is trading 8.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of €30.09.
GuruFocus considers Element Solutions to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:PLQ:
EV-to-OCF: 50.53 (117% above median its 10-year median of 23.25)
GF Value™: €30.09 vs. price of €32.60 (8.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 368.7% above the Chemicals median (#1396 of 1607)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:PLQ stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Element Solutions Inc is a specialty chemicals company whose businesses supply a broad range of solutions that enhance the performance of products people use every day. The company's reportable segments are Electronics and Industrial & Specialty. The Electronics segment, which generates maximum revenue, researches, formulates, and sells specialty chemicals and process technologies for all types of electronics hardware, from complex printed circuit board designs to semiconductor packaging. This segment's wet chemicals for metallization, surface treatments, and solderable finishes form the physical circuitry pathways, and its assembly materials, such as solder, pastes, fluxes, and adhesives, join those pathways together.
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