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The historical rank and industry rank for Innovative Food Holdings's EV-to-OCF or its related term are showing as below:
IVFH'
s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -973.19 Med: -4.34 Max: 5276.2
Current: 11.29
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of Innovative Food Holdings was 5276.20. The lowest was -973.19. And the median was -4.34.
IVFH's EV-to-OCF is ranked worse than 69.62% of 316
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 7.445
vs IVFH: 11.29
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.
Innovative Food Holdings's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Innovative Food Holdings's share price for today is $0.225.
Innovative Food Holdings'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 $-0.024.
* 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.
Innovative Food Holdings EV-to-OCF Related Terms
Innovative Food Holdings EV-to-OCF Historical Data
* 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 Food Distribution subindustry, Innovative Food Holdings'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.
Innovative Food Holdings EV-to-OCF vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Innovative Food Holdings's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Innovative Food Holdings's EV-to-OCF falls into.
Innovative Food Holdings's current Enterprise Value is $11.11 Mil.
Innovative Food Holdings'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 $0.98 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.
Innovative Food Holdings (IVFH) has a EV-to-OCF of 11.29 as of Sep. 07, 2026. According to the industry distribution chart, Innovative Food Holdings ranks #220 out of 316 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 69.6%.
Is Innovative Food Holdings' EV-to-OCF too high?
Innovative Food Holdings' current EV-to-OCF is 11.29. The Retail - Defensive industry median EV-to-OCF is 7.45. Innovative Food Holdings' value of 11.29 is 51.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Innovative Food Holdings ranks #220 out of 316 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Innovative Food Holdings has a GF Score™ of 37/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Innovative Food Holdings' EV-to-OCF compare to MTEX and TWOH?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Innovative Food Holdings ranks #220 out of 316 companies for EV-to-OCF. This places Innovative Food Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-OCF is 7.45. Innovative Food Holdings' value of 11.29 is 51.6% above this benchmark. 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 Retail - Defensive company?
The median EV-to-OCF among Retail - Defensive companies is 7.45, based on 316 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. Innovative Food Holdings's current EV-to-OCF of 11.29 is 51.6% 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 Retail - Defensive industry, the median EV-to-OCF is 7.45 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Innovative Food Holdings's current EV-to-OCF is 11.29. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Innovative Food Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Innovative Food Holdings (IVFH) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.47, compared to a current price of $0.23 — trading 52.1% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-OCF is 11.29 and 51.6% above the Retail - Defensive industry median of 7.45. Innovative Food Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 37/100 with 2 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 Innovative Food Holdings (IVFH), the current EV-to-OCF is 11.29 as of Sep. 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 Innovative Food Holdings (IVFH) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Innovative Food Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $0.23 is trading 52.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $0.47.
GuruFocus considers Innovative Food Holdings to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for IVFH:
EV-to-OCF: 11.29
GF Value™: $0.47 vs. price of $0.23 (52.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 51.6% above the Retail - Defensive median (#220 of 316)
No single metric tells the full story. See the IVFH stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Innovative Food Holdings Inc through its subsidiaries, is engaged in distributing perishable and specialty food products. Its customers include restaurants, hotels, country clubs, national chain accounts, casinos, hospitals, and catering houses. The company distributes perishable and specialty food and food-related products, including origin-specific seafood, domestic and imported meats, exotic game and poultry, artisanal cheeses, freshly prepared meals, caviar, wild and cultivated mushrooms, microgreens, organic farmed and manufactured food products, and others. The company also ships specialty foods to professional chefs nationwide through the websites of broad-line distributors, such as USA Foods, Inc. The company operates in one reportable segment: the delivery of specialty foods.
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