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InnospecIOSP -0.47%78 EV-to-OCF is 16.52 as of Aug. 07, 2026, which is 6% above its 10-year median of 15.59. GuruFocus rates IOSP with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of $95.08 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,608 Chemicals companies, Innospec ranks worse than 64.43% on this metric.
EV-to-OCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its cash flow from operations. As of today, Innospec's Enterprise Value is $2,053 Mil.
Innospec's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $124 Mil. Therefore, Innospec's EV-to-OCF for today is 16.52.
The historical rank and industry rank for Innospec's EV-to-OCF or its related term are showing as below:
IOSP'
s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 9.53 Med: 15.59 Max: 72.23
Current: 16.52
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of Innospec was 72.23. The lowest was 9.53. And the median was 15.59.
IOSP's EV-to-OCF is ranked worse than 64.43% of 1608
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 10.575
vs IOSP: 16.52
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.
Innospec's share price for today is $91.58.
Innospec'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 $4.900.
* 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.
Innospec EV-to-OCF Related Terms
Innospec EV-to-OCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Innospec'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 Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Innospec'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.
Innospec EV-to-OCF vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Innospec's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Innospec's EV-to-OCF falls into.
Innospec's current Enterprise Value is $2,053 Mil.
Innospec'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 $124 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.
Innospec (IOSP) has a EV-to-OCF of 16.52 as of Aug. 07, 2026. This is near median its historical median of 15.59. Over the past decade, Innospec's EV-to-OCF has ranged from 9.53 to 72.23. According to the industry distribution chart, Innospec ranks #1036 out of 1608 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 64.4%.
Is Innospec's EV-to-OCF too high?
Innospec's current EV-to-OCF of 16.52 is near median its 10-year median of 15.59. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 9.53 to a high of 72.23. The Chemicals industry median EV-to-OCF is 10.58. Innospec's value of 16.52 is 56.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Innospec ranks #1036 out of 1608 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Innospec has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Innospec's EV-to-OCF compare to MTX and NGVT?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Innospec ranks #1036 out of 1608 companies for EV-to-OCF. This places Innospec in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-OCF is 10.58. Innospec's value of 16.52 is 56.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Innospec's own EV-to-OCF has ranged from 9.53 to 72.23 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 15.59 vs. the industry median of 10.58, Innospec 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 Chemicals company?
The median EV-to-OCF among Chemicals companies is 10.58, based on 1,608 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. Innospec's current EV-to-OCF of 16.52 is 56.2% 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 Chemicals industry, the median EV-to-OCF is 10.58 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Innospec's current EV-to-OCF is 16.52, which is near median its own 10-year median of 15.59. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Innospec stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Innospec (IOSP) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $95.08, compared to a current price of $91.58 — trading 3.7% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-OCF is 16.52, which is near median its 10-year median of 15.59 and 56.2% above the Chemicals industry median of 10.58. Innospec's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 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 Innospec (IOSP), the current EV-to-OCF is 16.52 as of Aug. 07, 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 Innospec (IOSP) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Innospec stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $91.58 is trading 3.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $95.08.
GuruFocus considers Innospec to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for IOSP:
EV-to-OCF: 16.52 (near median its 10-year median of 15.59)
GF Value™: $95.08 vs. price of $91.58 (3.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 56.2% above the Chemicals median (#1036 of 1608)
No single metric tells the full story. See the IOSP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Innospec Inc manufactures and sells a variety of chemicals and fuel additives. The firm organizes itself into three segments based on product type. The Performance Chemicals segment that derives maximum revenue, provides technology-based solutions for its customers' processes or products in personal care, home care, agrochemical, construction, mining and other industrial markets. The Fuel Specialties segment develops, manufactures, blends, markets and supplies a range of specialty chemical products used as additives in diesel, jet, marine, fuel oil and other fuels. The Oilfield Services segment develops and markets chemical solutions for drilling, completion, production, DRA and oil and gas applications.
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