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The historical rank and industry rank for African And Overseas Enterprises's EV-to-OCF or its related term are showing as below:
JSE:AOO'
s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.19 Med: 8.35 Max: 41.24
Current: 11.06
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of African And Overseas Enterprises was 41.24. The lowest was 5.19. And the median was 8.35.
JSE:AOO's EV-to-OCF is ranked worse than 64.96% of 1133
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 7.25
vs JSE:AOO: 11.06
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.
African And Overseas Enterprises (JSE:AOO) 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.
African And Overseas Enterprises's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
African And Overseas Enterprises's share price for today is R20.00.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. African And Overseas Enterprises's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was R0.011.
* 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.
African And Overseas Enterprises EV-to-OCF Related Terms
African And Overseas Enterprises 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 Apparel Retail subindustry, African And Overseas Enterprises'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.
African And Overseas Enterprises EV-to-OCF vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, African And Overseas Enterprises's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where African And Overseas Enterprises's EV-to-OCF falls into.
African And Overseas Enterprises's current Enterprise Value is R978.6 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. African And Overseas Enterprises's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was R87.9 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.
African And Overseas Enterprises (JSE:AOO) has a EV-to-OCF of 11.13 as of Sep. 17, 2026. This is 33% above median its historical median of 8.35. Over the past decade, African And Overseas Enterprises' EV-to-OCF has ranged from 5.19 to 41.24. According to the industry distribution chart, African And Overseas Enterprises ranks #736 out of 1133 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 65%.
Is African And Overseas Enterprises' EV-to-OCF too high?
African And Overseas Enterprises' current EV-to-OCF of 11.13 is 33% above median its 10-year median of 8.35. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.19 to a high of 41.24. The Retail - Cyclical industry median EV-to-OCF is 7.25. African And Overseas Enterprises' value of 11.13 is 53.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, African And Overseas Enterprises ranks #736 out of 1133 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, African And Overseas Enterprises has a GF Score™ of 46/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does African And Overseas Enterprises' EV-to-OCF compare to TJX and ROST?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, African And Overseas Enterprises ranks #736 out of 1133 companies for EV-to-OCF. This places African And Overseas Enterprises in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-OCF is 7.25. African And Overseas Enterprises' value of 11.13 is 53.5% above this benchmark. Historically, African And Overseas Enterprises' own EV-to-OCF has ranged from 5.19 to 41.24 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.35 vs. the industry median of 7.25, African And Overseas Enterprises 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median EV-to-OCF among Retail - Cyclical companies is 7.25, based on 1,133 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. African And Overseas Enterprises's current EV-to-OCF of 11.13 is 53.5% 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 Retail - Cyclical industry, the median EV-to-OCF is 7.25 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. African And Overseas Enterprises's current EV-to-OCF is 11.13, which is 33% above median its own 10-year median of 8.35. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is African And Overseas Enterprises stock overvalued right now?
African And Overseas Enterprises (JSE:AOO) has a current EV-to-OCF of 11.13. The stock's GF Value™ is R16.10, compared to a current price of R20.00 — trading 24.2% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-OCF is 11.13, which is 33% above median its 10-year median of 8.35 and 53.5% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 7.25. African And Overseas Enterprises' overall GF Score™ is 46/100 with 7 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 African And Overseas Enterprises (JSE:AOO), the current EV-to-OCF is 11.13 as of Sep. 17, 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 African And Overseas Enterprises (JSE:AOO) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, African And Overseas Enterprises stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of R20.00 is trading 24.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of R16.10.
Key valuation signals for JSE:AOO:
EV-to-OCF: 11.13 (33% above median its 10-year median of 8.35)
GF Value™: R16.10 vs. price of R20.00 (24.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 53.5% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#736 of 1133)
No single metric tells the full story. See the JSE:AOO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
African And Overseas Enterprises Ltd is an investment holding company. The company operates in six segments: Retail division comprises the retailing of fashion apparel through Queenspark stores in South Africa. Property division comprises of the group's property portfolio based in Cape Town which includes both investment and owner-occupied properties.; Water infrastructure segment comprises an indirect investment made in a private water and wastewater utility group operating in the South African provinces, Media and broadcasting comprises the provision of media and satellite equipment and services through Telemedia, and the Group Services division manages the corporate responsibility and includes corporate costs and Technology segment. The Retail Segment derives maximum revenue.
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