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IQEIQEPY +10.22%46 EV-to-OCF is 192.72 as of Sep. 06, 2026, which is 500% above its 10-year median of 32.12. GuruFocus rates IQEPY with a GF Score™ of 46/100 and a GF Value™ of $3.97 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,038 Semiconductors companies, IQE ranks worse than 94.8% on this metric.
EV-to-OCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its cash flow from operations. As of today, IQE's Enterprise Value is $964.8 Mil.
IQE's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $5.0 Mil. Therefore, IQE's EV-to-OCF for today is 192.72.
The historical rank and industry rank for IQE's EV-to-OCF or its related term are showing as below:
IQEPY'
s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -78.82 Med: 32.12 Max: 190.07
Current: 190.07
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of IQE was 190.07. The lowest was -78.82. And the median was 32.12.
IQEPY's EV-to-OCF is ranked worse than 94.8% of 1038
companies
in the Semiconductors industry
Industry Median: 13.305
vs IQEPY: 190.07
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.
As of today (2026-09-06), IQE's stock price is $16.18.
IQE's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $-1.273. Therefore, IQE's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is At Loss.
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.
IQE's share price for today is $16.18.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. IQE's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $-1.273.
* 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.
IQE EV-to-OCF Related Terms
IQE EV-to-OCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for IQE'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 Semiconductor Equipment & Materials subindustry, IQE'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.
IQE EV-to-OCF vs Semiconductors Industry
For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, IQE's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where IQE's EV-to-OCF falls into.
IQE's current Enterprise Value is $964.8 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. IQE's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $5.0 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.
IQE (IQEPY) has a EV-to-OCF of 192.72 as of Sep. 06, 2026. This is 500% above median its historical median of 32.12. According to the industry distribution chart, IQE ranks #984 out of 1038 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 94.8%.
Is IQE's EV-to-OCF too high?
IQE's current EV-to-OCF of 192.72 is 500% above median its 10-year median of 32.12. The Semiconductors industry median EV-to-OCF is 13.31. IQE's value of 192.72 is 1348.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, IQE ranks #984 out of 1038 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, IQE has a GF Score™ of 46/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does IQE's EV-to-OCF compare to LRCX and AMAT?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, IQE ranks #984 out of 1038 companies for EV-to-OCF. This places IQE in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-OCF is 13.31. IQE's value of 192.72 is 1348.5% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 32.12 vs. the industry median of 13.31, IQE 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 Semiconductors company?
The median EV-to-OCF among Semiconductors companies is 13.31, based on 1,038 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. IQE's current EV-to-OCF of 192.72 is 1348.5% 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 Semiconductors industry, the median EV-to-OCF is 13.31 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. IQE's current EV-to-OCF is 192.72, which is 500% above median its own 10-year median of 32.12. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is IQE stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, IQE (IQEPY) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $3.97, compared to a current price of $16.18 — trading 307.6% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-OCF is 192.72, which is 500% above median its 10-year median of 32.12 and 1348.5% above the Semiconductors industry median of 13.31. IQE's overall GF Score™ is 46/100 with 10 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 IQE (IQEPY), the current EV-to-OCF is 192.72 as of Sep. 06, 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 IQE (IQEPY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, IQE stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $16.18 is trading 307.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $3.97.
GuruFocus considers IQE to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for IQEPY:
EV-to-OCF: 192.72 (500% above median its 10-year median of 32.12)
GF Value™: $3.97 vs. price of $16.18 (307.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 1348.5% above the Semiconductors median (#984 of 1038)
No single metric tells the full story. See the IQEPY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
IQE PLC is engaged in the research, design, development, manufacture, and sale of compound semiconductor materials. Its operating segments include Wireless, which manufactures and sells compound semiconductor materials for the wireless market, including radio frequency devices that enable wireless communications; Photonics, which manufactures and sells compound semiconductor materials for the photonics market, including applications that transmit or sense visible and infrared light; and CMOS++, which manufactures and sells semiconductor materials related to silicon and combines the properties of compound semiconductors with lower-cost silicon technologies. The Photonics segment generates the majority of revenue, and the Company generates the majority of its revenue from the USA.
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