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James HalsteadJMHSF 66 EV-to-OCF is 10.00 as of Aug. 12, 2026, which is 52% below its 10-year median of 20.83. GuruFocus rates JMHSF with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of $7.52 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,791 Construction companies, James Halstead ranks worse than 58.91% on this metric.
EV-to-OCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its cash flow from operations. As of today, James Halstead's Enterprise Value is $656.7 Mil.
James Halstead's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $65.7 Mil. Therefore, James Halstead's EV-to-OCF for today is 10.00.
The historical rank and industry rank for James Halstead's EV-to-OCF or its related term are showing as below:
JMHSF'
s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 9.7 Med: 20.83 Max: 134.48
Current: 9.7
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of James Halstead was 134.48. The lowest was 9.70. And the median was 20.83.
JMHSF's EV-to-OCF is ranked worse than 58.91% of 1791
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 6.96
vs JMHSF: 9.70
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.
James Halstead (OTCPK:JMHSF) EV-to-OCF Explanation
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.
James Halstead's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
James Halstead's share price for today is $1.69.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. James Halstead's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $0.123.
* 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.
James Halstead EV-to-OCF Related Terms
James Halstead EV-to-OCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for James Halstead'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 Building Products & Equipment subindustry, James Halstead'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.
James Halstead EV-to-OCF vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, James Halstead's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where James Halstead's EV-to-OCF falls into.
James Halstead's current Enterprise Value is $656.7 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. James Halstead's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $65.7 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.
James Halstead (JMHSF) has a EV-to-OCF of 10.00 as of Aug. 12, 2026. This is 52% below median its historical median of 20.83. Over the past decade, James Halstead's EV-to-OCF has ranged from 9.70 to 134.48. According to the industry distribution chart, James Halstead ranks #1055 out of 1791 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 58.9%.
Is James Halstead's EV-to-OCF too high?
James Halstead's current EV-to-OCF of 10.00 is 52% below median its 10-year median of 20.83. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 9.70 to a high of 134.48. The Construction industry median EV-to-OCF is 6.96. James Halstead's value of 10.00 is 43.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, James Halstead ranks #1055 out of 1791 companies in the Construction industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, James Halstead has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does James Halstead's EV-to-OCF compare to TT and JCI?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, James Halstead ranks #1055 out of 1791 companies for EV-to-OCF. This places James Halstead in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-OCF is 6.96. James Halstead's value of 10.00 is 43.7% above this benchmark. Historically, James Halstead's own EV-to-OCF has ranged from 9.70 to 134.48 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 20.83 vs. the industry median of 6.96, James Halstead 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 Construction company?
The median EV-to-OCF among Construction companies is 6.96, based on 1,791 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. James Halstead's current EV-to-OCF of 10.00 is 43.7% 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 Construction industry, the median EV-to-OCF is 6.96 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. James Halstead's current EV-to-OCF is 10.00, which is 52% below median its own 10-year median of 20.83. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is James Halstead stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, James Halstead (JMHSF) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $7.52, compared to a current price of $1.69 — trading 77.5% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-OCF is 10.00, which is 52% below median its 10-year median of 20.83 and 43.7% above the Construction industry median of 6.96. James Halstead's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 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 James Halstead (JMHSF), the current EV-to-OCF is 10.00 as of Aug. 12, 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 James Halstead (JMHSF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, James Halstead stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $1.69 is trading 77.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $7.52.
GuruFocus considers James Halstead to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for JMHSF:
EV-to-OCF: 10.00 (52% below median its 10-year median of 20.83)
GF Value™: $7.52 vs. price of $1.69 (77.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 43.7% above the Construction median (#1055 of 1791)
No single metric tells the full story. See the JMHSF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
James Halstead PLC manufactures commercial, contract, and consumer flooring. The flooring is used in offices, retail shops, factories, clinics, hospitals, schools, hotels, cinemas, restaurants, and airports. The firm's portfolio of brands includes Polyflor, Polysafe, Expona, Performa, Saarfloor Systems, Megastrong, Camaro, Colonia, Kudos, Expona Domestic, Voyager, Forest fx, Cavalio, and Arai. Arai is a helmet manufacturer focused on motorsports. Its geographic segments include the United Kingdom; Europe and Scandinavia; Australasia and Asia; and the Rest of the World.
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