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Guardian ExplorationGXUSF 28 EV-to-OCF is -18.33 as of Aug. 11, 2026. GuruFocus rates GXUSF with a GF Score™ of 28/100. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,027 Oil & Gas companies, Guardian Exploration ranks better than 89.58% on this metric.
EV-to-OCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its cash flow from operations. As of today, Guardian Exploration's Enterprise Value is $12.08 Mil.
Guardian Exploration's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-0.66 Mil. Therefore, Guardian Exploration's EV-to-OCF for today is -18.33.
The historical rank and industry rank for Guardian Exploration's EV-to-OCF or its related term are showing as below:
GXUSF'
s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -21.04 Med: 0 Max: -21.04
Current: -21.04
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of Guardian Exploration was -21.04. The lowest was -21.04. And the median was .
GXUSF's EV-to-OCF is ranked better than 89.58% of 1027
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 5.68
vs GXUSF: -21.04
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.
Guardian Exploration's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Guardian Exploration's share price for today is $0.1563.
Guardian Exploration's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-0.014.
* 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.
Guardian Exploration EV-to-OCF Related Terms
Guardian Exploration EV-to-OCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Guardian Exploration'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 Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, Guardian Exploration'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.
Guardian Exploration EV-to-OCF vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Guardian Exploration's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Guardian Exploration's EV-to-OCF falls into.
Guardian Exploration's current Enterprise Value is $12.08 Mil.
Guardian Exploration's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-0.66 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.
Guardian Exploration (GXUSF) has a EV-to-OCF of -18.33 as of Aug. 11, 2026. According to the industry distribution chart, Guardian Exploration ranks #107 out of 1027 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 10.4%.
Is Guardian Exploration's EV-to-OCF too high?
Guardian Exploration's current EV-to-OCF is -18.33. Based on the distribution chart, Guardian Exploration ranks #107 out of 1027 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Guardian Exploration has a GF Score™ of 28/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Guardian Exploration's EV-to-OCF compare to COP and EOG?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Guardian Exploration ranks #107 out of 1027 companies for EV-to-OCF. This places Guardian Exploration in the top 10% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-OCF is 5.68. 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 Oil & Gas company?
The median EV-to-OCF among Oil & Gas companies is 5.68, based on 1,027 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. 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 Oil & Gas industry, the median EV-to-OCF is 5.68 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Guardian Exploration's current EV-to-OCF is -18.33. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Guardian Exploration stock overvalued right now?
Guardian Exploration (GXUSF) has a current EV-to-OCF of -18.33. The current EV-to-OCF is -18.33. Guardian Exploration's overall GF Score™ is 28/100 with 5 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 Guardian Exploration (GXUSF), the current EV-to-OCF is -18.33 as of Aug. 11, 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.
Guardian Exploration Inc is in the business of oil and gas as well as mineral exploration and development. The company's first prospect is the Mount Cameron Property located in the Yukon's Mayo Mining District, it also holds mineral claims located on southern Dall Island, southeast Alaska, USA, known as the Kaigani claims, which it acquired in February 2022.
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