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Idea AcquisitionIACO 13 EV-to-OCF is -868.81 as of Sep. 14, 2026. GuruFocus rates IACO with a GF Score™ of 13/100. Among 582 Diversified Financial Services companies, Idea Acquisition ranks better than 91.07% on this metric.
EV-to-OCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its cash flow from operations. As of today, Idea Acquisition's Enterprise Value is $436.15 Mil.
Idea Acquisition's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $-0.50 Mil. Therefore, Idea Acquisition's EV-to-OCF for today is -868.81.
The historical rank and industry rank for Idea Acquisition's EV-to-OCF or its related term are showing as below:
IACO'
s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -868.81 Med: 0 Max: 0
Current: -868.81
IACO's EV-to-OCF is ranked better than 91.07% of 582
companies
in the Diversified Financial Services industry
Industry Median: -89.155
vs IACO: -868.81
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.
Idea Acquisition's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Idea Acquisition's share price for today is $9.99.
Idea Acquisition'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 $-0.091.
* 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.
Idea Acquisition EV-to-OCF Related Terms
Idea Acquisition EV-to-OCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Idea Acquisition'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.
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IACO vs MESH, MBVI, DBCA: EV-to-OCF Comparison
For the Shell Companies subindustry, Idea Acquisition'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.
Idea Acquisition EV-to-OCF vs Diversified Financial Services Industry
For the Diversified Financial Services industry and Financial Services sector, Idea Acquisition's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Idea Acquisition's EV-to-OCF falls into.
Idea Acquisition's current Enterprise Value is $436.15 Mil.
Idea Acquisition'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 $-0.50 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.
Idea Acquisition (IACO) has a EV-to-OCF of -868.81 as of Sep. 14, 2026. According to the industry distribution chart, Idea Acquisition ranks #52 out of 582 companies in the Diversified Financial Services industry, placing it in the top 8.9%.
Is Idea Acquisition's EV-to-OCF too high?
Idea Acquisition's current EV-to-OCF is -868.81. Based on the distribution chart, Idea Acquisition ranks #52 out of 582 companies in the Diversified Financial Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Idea Acquisition has a GF Score™ of 13/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Idea Acquisition's EV-to-OCF compare to MESH and MBVI?
According to the Diversified Financial Services industry distribution chart, Idea Acquisition ranks #52 out of 582 companies for EV-to-OCF. This places Idea Acquisition in the top 9% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. 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 Diversified Financial Services company?
A good EV-to-OCF depends on the Diversified Financial Services industry context. 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. Idea Acquisition's current EV-to-OCF is -868.81. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Idea Acquisition stock overvalued right now?
Idea Acquisition (IACO) has a current EV-to-OCF of -868.81. The current EV-to-OCF is -868.81. Idea Acquisition's overall GF Score™ is 13/100. 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 Idea Acquisition (IACO), the current EV-to-OCF is -868.81 as of Sep. 14, 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.
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