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ForterraFTTRF 63 EV-to-OCF is 11.00 as of Aug. 23, 2026, which is 25% above its 10-year median of 8.80. GuruFocus rates FTTRF with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of $2.41. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 411 Building Materials companies, Forterra ranks worse than 57.18% on this metric.
EV-to-OCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its cash flow from operations. As of today, Forterra's Enterprise Value is $524.0 Mil.
Forterra's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $47.6 Mil. Therefore, Forterra's EV-to-OCF for today is 11.00.
The historical rank and industry rank for Forterra's EV-to-OCF or its related term are showing as below:
FTTRF'
s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -25.98 Med: 8.8 Max: 37.58
Current: 10.79
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of Forterra was 37.58. The lowest was -25.98. And the median was 8.80.
FTTRF's EV-to-OCF is ranked worse than 57.18% of 411
companies
in the Building Materials industry
Industry Median: 8.88
vs FTTRF: 10.79
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.
Forterra's share price for today is $2.00.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Forterra's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $0.121.
* 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.
Forterra EV-to-OCF Related Terms
Forterra EV-to-OCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Forterra'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 Building Materials subindustry, Forterra'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.
Forterra EV-to-OCF vs Building Materials Industry
For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Forterra's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Forterra's EV-to-OCF falls into.
Forterra's current Enterprise Value is $524.0 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Forterra's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $47.6 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.
Forterra (FTTRF) has a EV-to-OCF of 11.00 as of Aug. 23, 2026. This is 25% above median its historical median of 8.80. According to the industry distribution chart, Forterra ranks #235 out of 411 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 57.2%.
Is Forterra's EV-to-OCF too high?
Forterra's current EV-to-OCF of 11.00 is 25% above median its 10-year median of 8.80. The Building Materials industry median EV-to-OCF is 8.88. Forterra's value of 11.00 is 23.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Forterra ranks #235 out of 411 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Forterra has a GF Score™ of 63/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Forterra's EV-to-OCF compare to CRH and VMC?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, Forterra ranks #235 out of 411 companies for EV-to-OCF. This places Forterra in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-OCF is 8.88. Forterra's value of 11.00 is 23.9% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 8.80 vs. the industry median of 8.88, Forterra 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 Building Materials company?
The median EV-to-OCF among Building Materials companies is 8.88, based on 411 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. Forterra's current EV-to-OCF of 11.00 is 23.9% 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 Building Materials industry, the median EV-to-OCF is 8.88 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Forterra's current EV-to-OCF is 11.00, which is 25% above median its own 10-year median of 8.80. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Forterra stock overvalued right now?
Forterra (FTTRF) has a current EV-to-OCF of 11.00. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.41, compared to a current price of $2.00 — trading 17% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-OCF is 11.00, which is 25% above median its 10-year median of 8.80 and 23.9% above the Building Materials industry median of 8.88. Forterra's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 3 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 Forterra (FTTRF), the current EV-to-OCF is 11.00 as of Aug. 23, 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 Forterra (FTTRF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Forterra stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $2.00 is trading 17% below its estimated GF Value™ of $2.41.
Key valuation signals for FTTRF:
EV-to-OCF: 11.00 (25% above median its 10-year median of 8.80)
GF Value™: $2.41 vs. price of $2.00 (17% below fair value)
Industry Position: 23.9% above the Building Materials median (#235 of 411)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FTTRF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Forterra PLC operates in the construction industry. The company, with its subsidiaries, manufactures and sells bricks, dense and lightweight blocks, precast concrete, concrete block paving, and other complementary building products. The company operates in three segments based on its products: Bricks, Blocks, and Bespoke Products. The bricks and blocks together account for the majority of its revenue. The Bespoke Products range comprises precast concrete, concrete block paving, chimney, and roofing solutions.
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