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Henry ScheinHSIC -0.11%82 EV-to-OCF is 21.49 as of Aug. 08, 2026, which is 10% above its 10-year median of 19.61. GuruFocus rates HSIC with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of $85.32 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 118 Medical Distribution companies, Henry Schein ranks worse than 81.36% on this metric.
EV-to-OCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its cash flow from operations. As of today, Henry Schein's Enterprise Value is $15,044 Mil.
Henry Schein's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $700 Mil. Therefore, Henry Schein's EV-to-OCF for today is 21.49.
The historical rank and industry rank for Henry Schein's EV-to-OCF or its related term are showing as below:
HSIC'
s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 11.09 Med: 19.61 Max: 28.99
Current: 21.49
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of Henry Schein was 28.99. The lowest was 11.09. And the median was 19.61.
HSIC's EV-to-OCF is ranked worse than 81.36% of 118
companies
in the Medical Distribution industry
Industry Median: 7.765
vs HSIC: 21.49
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.
Henry Schein's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Henry Schein's share price for today is $88.13.
Henry Schein'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 $3.430.
* 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.
Henry Schein EV-to-OCF Related Terms
Henry Schein EV-to-OCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Henry Schein'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 Medical Distribution subindustry, Henry Schein'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.
Henry Schein EV-to-OCF vs Medical Distribution Industry
For the Medical Distribution industry and Healthcare sector, Henry Schein's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Henry Schein's EV-to-OCF falls into.
Henry Schein's current Enterprise Value is $15,044 Mil.
Henry Schein'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 $700 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.
Henry Schein (HSIC) has a EV-to-OCF of 21.49 as of Aug. 08, 2026. This is 10% above median its historical median of 19.61. Over the past decade, Henry Schein's EV-to-OCF has ranged from 11.09 to 28.99. According to the industry distribution chart, Henry Schein ranks #96 out of 118 companies in the Medical Distribution industry, placing it in the top 81.4%.
Is Henry Schein's EV-to-OCF too high?
Henry Schein's current EV-to-OCF of 21.49 is 10% above median its 10-year median of 19.61. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 11.09 to a high of 28.99. The Medical Distribution industry median EV-to-OCF is 7.77. Henry Schein's value of 21.49 is 176.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Henry Schein ranks #96 out of 118 companies in the Medical Distribution industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Henry Schein has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Henry Schein's EV-to-OCF compare to AHG and ACH?
According to the Medical Distribution industry distribution chart, Henry Schein ranks #96 out of 118 companies for EV-to-OCF. This places Henry Schein in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-OCF is 7.77. Henry Schein's value of 21.49 is 176.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Henry Schein's own EV-to-OCF has ranged from 11.09 to 28.99 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 19.61 vs. the industry median of 7.77, Henry Schein 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 Medical Distribution company?
The median EV-to-OCF among Medical Distribution companies is 7.77, based on 118 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. Henry Schein's current EV-to-OCF of 21.49 is 176.8% 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 Medical Distribution industry, the median EV-to-OCF is 7.77 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Henry Schein's current EV-to-OCF is 21.49, which is 10% above median its own 10-year median of 19.61. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Henry Schein stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Henry Schein (HSIC) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $85.32, compared to a current price of $88.13 — trading 3.3% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-OCF is 21.49, which is 10% above median its 10-year median of 19.61 and 176.8% above the Medical Distribution industry median of 7.77. Henry Schein's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 8 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 Henry Schein (HSIC), the current EV-to-OCF is 21.49 as of Aug. 08, 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 Henry Schein (HSIC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Henry Schein stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $88.13 is trading 3.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $85.32.
GuruFocus considers Henry Schein to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for HSIC:
EV-to-OCF: 21.49 (10% above median its 10-year median of 19.61)
GF Value™: $85.32 vs. price of $88.13 (3.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 176.8% above the Medical Distribution median (#96 of 118)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HSIC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Henry Schein Inc is a solutions company for healthcare professionals. It offers healthcare equipment, products, and services to office-based dental and medical practitioners, as well as alternative sites of care. The company's reportable segments are: Global Distribution and Value-Added Services, Global Specialty Products, and Global Technology. It generates maximum revenue from the Global Distribution and Value-Added Services segment, which includes distribution to the dental and medical markets of national brand and corporate brand merchandise, as well as equipment and related technical services. This segment also includes value-added services such as financial services, continuing education services, consulting, and other practice services.
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