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Green PlainsGPRE +1.56%50 EV-to-OCF is 9.64 as of Aug. 23, 2026, which is 29% below its 10-year median of 13.64. GuruFocus rates GPRE with a GF Score™ of 50/100 and a GF Value™ of $7.90 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,610 Chemicals companies, Green Plains ranks better than 55.09% on this metric.
EV-to-OCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its cash flow from operations. As of today, Green Plains's Enterprise Value is $1,484 Mil.
Green Plains's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $154 Mil. Therefore, Green Plains's EV-to-OCF for today is 9.64.
The historical rank and industry rank for Green Plains's EV-to-OCF or its related term are showing as below:
GPRE'
s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -1095.04 Med: 13.64 Max: 923.62
Current: 9.64
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of Green Plains was 923.62. The lowest was -1095.04. And the median was 13.64.
GPRE's EV-to-OCF is ranked better than 55.09% of 1610
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 11
vs GPRE: 9.64
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.
Green Plains's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Green Plains's share price for today is $16.23.
Green Plains'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 $1.650.
* 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.
Green Plains EV-to-OCF Related Terms
Green Plains EV-to-OCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Green Plains'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 Chemicals subindustry, Green Plains'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.
Green Plains EV-to-OCF vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Green Plains's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Green Plains's EV-to-OCF falls into.
Green Plains's current Enterprise Value is $1,484 Mil.
Green Plains'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 $154 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.
Green Plains (GPRE) has a EV-to-OCF of 9.64 as of Aug. 23, 2026. This is 29% below median its historical median of 13.64. According to the industry distribution chart, Green Plains ranks #723 out of 1610 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 44.9%.
Is Green Plains' EV-to-OCF too high?
Green Plains' current EV-to-OCF of 9.64 is 29% below median its 10-year median of 13.64. The Chemicals industry median EV-to-OCF is 11.00. Green Plains' value of 9.64 is 12.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Green Plains ranks #723 out of 1610 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Green Plains has a GF Score™ of 50/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Green Plains' EV-to-OCF compare to TROX and REX?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Green Plains ranks #723 out of 1610 companies for EV-to-OCF. This puts Green Plains in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-OCF is 11.00. Green Plains' value of 9.64 is 12.4% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 13.64 vs. the industry median of 11.00, Green Plains has consistently been below 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 11.00, based on 1,610 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. Green Plains's current EV-to-OCF of 9.64 is 12.4% below 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 11.00 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Green Plains's current EV-to-OCF is 9.64, which is 29% below median its own 10-year median of 13.64. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Green Plains stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Green Plains (GPRE) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $7.90, compared to a current price of $16.23 — trading 105.4% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-OCF is 9.64, which is 29% below median its 10-year median of 13.64 and 12.4% below the Chemicals industry median of 11.00. Green Plains' overall GF Score™ is 50/100 with 6 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 Green Plains (GPRE), the current EV-to-OCF is 9.64 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 Green Plains (GPRE) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Green Plains stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $16.23 is trading 105.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $7.90.
GuruFocus considers Green Plains to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for GPRE:
EV-to-OCF: 9.64 (29% below median its 10-year median of 13.64)
GF Value™: $7.90 vs. price of $16.23 (105.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 12.4% below the Chemicals median (#723 of 1610)
No single metric tells the full story. See the GPRE stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Green Plains Inc manufactures and sells ethanol and ethanol byproducts in two segments based on function. The ethanol production segment, which generates the majority of revenue, includes the production of ethanol, distillers grains, Ultra-High Protein and renewable corn oil. The agribusiness and energy services segment includes grain handling and storage, commodity marketing and merchant trading for company-produced and third-party ethanol, distillers grains, Ultra-High Protein, renewable corn oil, natural gas and other commodities.
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