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First Class MetalsFRA:WN9 -5.00% EV-to-OCF is -8.93 as of Aug. 19, 2026. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,665 Metals & Mining companies, First Class Metals ranks better than 51.14% on this metric.
EV-to-OCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its cash flow from operations. As of today, First Class Metals's Enterprise Value is €12.04 Mil.
First Class Metals's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was €-1.35 Mil. Therefore, First Class Metals's EV-to-OCF for today is -8.93.
The historical rank and industry rank for First Class Metals's EV-to-OCF or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:WN9'
s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -9.18 Med: 0 Max: -9.18
Current: -9.18
During the past 5 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of First Class Metals was -9.18. The lowest was -9.18. And the median was .
FRA:WN9's EV-to-OCF is ranked better than 51.14% of 2665
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: -8.81
vs FRA:WN9: -9.18
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.
First Class Metals (FRA:WN9) 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.
First Class Metals's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
First Class Metals's share price for today is €0.019.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. First Class Metals's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was €-0.010.
* 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.
First Class Metals EV-to-OCF Related Terms
First Class Metals EV-to-OCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for First Class Metals'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.
First Class Metals EV-to-OCF Competitor Comparison
For the Other Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, First Class Metals'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.
First Class Metals EV-to-OCF vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, First Class Metals's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where First Class Metals's EV-to-OCF falls into.
First Class Metals's current Enterprise Value is €12.04 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. First Class Metals's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was €-1.35 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.
First Class Metals (FRA:WN9) has a EV-to-OCF of -8.93 as of Aug. 19, 2026. According to the industry distribution chart, First Class Metals ranks #1302 out of 2665 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 48.9%.
Is First Class Metals' EV-to-OCF too high?
First Class Metals' current EV-to-OCF is -8.93. Based on the distribution chart, First Class Metals ranks #1302 out of 2665 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is above the industry midpoint.
How does First Class Metals' EV-to-OCF compare to competitors?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, First Class Metals ranks #1302 out of 2665 companies for EV-to-OCF. This puts First Class Metals in the upper half of its industry. 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 Metals & Mining company?
A good EV-to-OCF depends on the Metals & Mining industry context. 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. First Class Metals's current EV-to-OCF is -8.93. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is First Class Metals stock overvalued right now?
First Class Metals (FRA:WN9) has a current EV-to-OCF of -8.93. The current EV-to-OCF is -8.93. 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 First Class Metals (FRA:WN9), the current EV-to-OCF is -8.93 as of Aug. 19, 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.
First Class Metals PLC is engaged in the acquisition and the exploration and development of its property assets. Its projects include North Hemlo (Au, Ni, Mo, Cu), Sunbeam (Au), Esa (Au), Kerrs Gold, Zigzag (Li, Ta, Rb), and Rare Earth Element Projects. The company is organized into one corporate function in the UK and the operating segment, being mining and exploration operations.
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