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EV-to-OCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its cash flow from operations. As of today, Grafton Group's Enterprise Value is $1,791 Mil.
Grafton Group's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $339 Mil. Therefore, Grafton Group's EV-to-OCF for today is 5.28.
The historical rank and industry rank for Grafton Group's EV-to-OCF or its related term are showing as below:
GROUF's EV-to-OCF is not ranked *
in the Industrial Distribution industry.
Industry Median: 8.89 * Ranked among companies with meaningful EV-to-OCF only.
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.
Grafton Group's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Grafton Group's share price for today is $11.05.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Grafton Group's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $1.172.
* 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.
Grafton Group EV-to-OCF Related Terms
Grafton Group EV-to-OCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Grafton Group'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 Industrial Distribution subindustry, Grafton Group'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.
Grafton Group EV-to-OCF vs Industrial Distribution Industry
For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, Grafton Group's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Grafton Group's EV-to-OCF falls into.
Grafton Group's current Enterprise Value is $1,791 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Grafton Group's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $339 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.
Grafton Group (GROUF) has a EV-to-OCF of 5.28 as of Aug. 04, 2026.
Is Grafton Group's EV-to-OCF too high?
Grafton Group's current EV-to-OCF is 5.28. The Industrial Distribution industry median EV-to-OCF is 8.89. Grafton Group's value of 5.28 is 40.6% below this industry median.
How does Grafton Group's EV-to-OCF compare to FAST and GWW?
Grafton Group's EV-to-OCF of 5.28 can be compared against companies in the Industrial Distribution industry. The industry median EV-to-OCF is 8.89. Grafton Group's value of 5.28 is 40.6% below this benchmark. 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 an Industrial Distribution company?
The median EV-to-OCF among Industrial Distribution companies is 8.89, based on 157 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. Grafton Group's current EV-to-OCF of 5.28 is 40.6% 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 Industrial Distribution industry, the median EV-to-OCF is 8.89 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Grafton Group's current EV-to-OCF is 5.28. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Grafton Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Grafton Group (GROUF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $9.59, compared to a current price of $11.05 — trading 15.2% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-OCF is 5.28 and 40.6% below the Industrial Distribution industry median of 8.89. 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 Grafton Group (GROUF), the current EV-to-OCF is 5.28 as of Aug. 04, 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.
Grafton Group PLC is a distributor of building materials that operates in three segments; The Distribution segment is into the distribution of building and plumbing materials to professional tradespeople engaged in residential repair, maintenance, and improvement projects and also in residential and other new build construction, The Retailing segment operates DIY and home improvement business from a network of stores that supply mainly retail customers with wide products for DIY and for the home and garden, and The Manufacturing segment is into the manufacture of dry mortar in Great Britain. The company also operates in residential and other new build construction. Geographically, the company generates over half of its revenue from the United Kingdom.
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