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EV-to-OCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its cash flow from operations. As of today, Gulf Resources's Enterprise Value is $24.68 Mil.
Gulf Resources's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $7.80 Mil. Therefore, Gulf Resources's EV-to-OCF for today is 3.16.
The historical rank and industry rank for Gulf Resources's EV-to-OCF or its related term are showing as below:
GURE'
s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -171.01 Med: -1.3 Max: 43.58
Current: 3.16
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of Gulf Resources was 43.58. The lowest was -171.01. And the median was -1.30.
GURE's EV-to-OCF is ranked better than 73.11% of 1610
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 11.22
vs GURE: 3.16
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.
Gulf Resources's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Gulf Resources's share price for today is $3.90.
Gulf Resources's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-32.280.
* 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.
Gulf Resources EV-to-OCF Related Terms
Gulf Resources EV-to-OCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Gulf Resources'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, Gulf Resources'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.
Gulf Resources EV-to-OCF vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Gulf Resources's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Gulf Resources's EV-to-OCF falls into.
Gulf Resources's current Enterprise Value is $24.68 Mil.
Gulf Resources's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $7.80 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.
Gulf Resources (GURE) has a EV-to-OCF of 3.16 as of Aug. 29, 2026. According to the industry distribution chart, Gulf Resources ranks #433 out of 1610 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 26.9%.
Is Gulf Resources' EV-to-OCF too high?
Gulf Resources' current EV-to-OCF is 3.16. The Chemicals industry median EV-to-OCF is 11.22. Gulf Resources' value of 3.16 is 71.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Gulf Resources ranks #433 out of 1610 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Gulf Resources has a GF Score™ of 47/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Gulf Resources' EV-to-OCF compare to CNEY and GLGI?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Gulf Resources ranks #433 out of 1610 companies for EV-to-OCF. This puts Gulf Resources in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-OCF is 11.22. Gulf Resources' value of 3.16 is 71.8% 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 a Chemicals company?
The median EV-to-OCF among Chemicals companies is 11.22, 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. Gulf Resources's current EV-to-OCF of 3.16 is 71.8% 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 11.22 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Gulf Resources's current EV-to-OCF is 3.16. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Gulf Resources stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gulf Resources (GURE) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $8.20, compared to a current price of $3.90 — trading 52.4% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-OCF is 3.16 and 71.8% below the Chemicals industry median of 11.22. Gulf Resources' overall GF Score™ is 47/100 with 4 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 Gulf Resources (GURE), the current EV-to-OCF is 3.16 as of Aug. 29, 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 Gulf Resources (GURE) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gulf Resources stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $3.90 is trading 52.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $8.20.
GuruFocus considers Gulf Resources to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for GURE:
EV-to-OCF: 3.16
GF Value™: $8.20 vs. price of $3.90 (52.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 71.8% below the Chemicals median (#433 of 1610)
No single metric tells the full story. See the GURE stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Gulf Resources Inc is a holding company engaged in the manufacture and trade of bromine and crude salt, and natural gas; manufactures and sells chemical products used in oil and gas field exploration, oil and gas distribution, oil field drilling, wastewater processing, papermaking chemical agents and inorganic chemicals, and manufactures and sells materials for human and animal antibiotics. It operates in four segments: Bromine, Crude Salt, Chemical Products and Natural Gas. It derives maximum revenue from the Bromine segment which is commonly used in brominated flame retardants, fumigants, water purification compounds, dyes, medicines and disinfectants.
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