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BidJSE:BID +0.57%86 EV-to-OCF is 15.37 as of Sep. 11, 2026, which is 37% below its 10-year median of 24.57. GuruFocus rates JSE:BID with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of R494.05 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 316 Retail - Defensive companies, Bid ranks worse than 84.18% on this metric.
EV-to-OCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its cash flow from operations. As of today, Bid's Enterprise Value is R160,710 Mil.
Bid's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was R10,453 Mil. Therefore, Bid's EV-to-OCF for today is 15.37.
The historical rank and industry rank for Bid's EV-to-OCF or its related term are showing as below:
JSE:BID'
s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 16.62 Med: 24.57 Max: 52.53
Current: 17.18
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of Bid was 52.53. The lowest was 16.62. And the median was 24.57.
JSE:BID's EV-to-OCF is ranked worse than 84.18% of 316
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 7.355
vs JSE:BID: 17.18
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 (2026-09-11), Bid's stock price is R446.09.
Bid's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was R26.127. Therefore, Bid's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 17.07.
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.
Bid's share price for today is R446.09.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Bid's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was R26.127.
* 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.
Bid EV-to-OCF Related Terms
Bid EV-to-OCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Bid'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 Food Distribution subindustry, Bid'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.
Bid EV-to-OCF vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Bid's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Bid's EV-to-OCF falls into.
Bid's current Enterprise Value is R160,710 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Bid's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was R10,453 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.
Bid (JSE:BID) has a EV-to-OCF of 15.37 as of Sep. 11, 2026. This is 37% below median its historical median of 24.57. Over the past decade, Bid's EV-to-OCF has ranged from 16.62 to 52.53. According to the industry distribution chart, Bid ranks #266 out of 316 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 84.2%.
Is Bid's EV-to-OCF too high?
Bid's current EV-to-OCF of 15.37 is 37% below median its 10-year median of 24.57. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 16.62 to a high of 52.53. The Retail - Defensive industry median EV-to-OCF is 7.36. Bid's value of 15.37 is 109% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Bid ranks #266 out of 316 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Bid has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bid's EV-to-OCF compare to SYY and USFD?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Bid ranks #266 out of 316 companies for EV-to-OCF. This places Bid in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-OCF is 7.36. Bid's value of 15.37 is 109% above this benchmark. Historically, Bid's own EV-to-OCF has ranged from 16.62 to 52.53 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 24.57 vs. the industry median of 7.36, Bid 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 - Defensive company?
The median EV-to-OCF among Retail - Defensive companies is 7.36, 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. Bid's current EV-to-OCF of 15.37 is 109% 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 7.36 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Bid's current EV-to-OCF is 15.37, which is 37% below median its own 10-year median of 24.57. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bid stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bid (JSE:BID) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R494.05, compared to a current price of R446.09 — trading 9.7% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-OCF is 15.37, which is 37% below median its 10-year median of 24.57 and 109% above the Retail - Defensive industry median of 7.36. Bid's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 3 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 Bid (JSE:BID), the current EV-to-OCF is 15.37 as of Sep. 11, 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 Bid (JSE:BID) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bid stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of R446.09 is trading 9.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of R494.05.
GuruFocus considers Bid to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for JSE:BID:
EV-to-OCF: 15.37 (37% below median its 10-year median of 24.57)
GF Value™: R494.05 vs. price of R446.09 (9.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 109% above the Retail - Defensive median (#266 of 316)
No single metric tells the full story. See the JSE:BID stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Bid Corp Ltd is a foodservice company. The company distributes chilled and frozen foods, fresh produce, meats, and nonfood products to operators around the globe. The company has various business segments, several of which it divides by geographic region. Its business segments include: Australasia, the United Kingdom, Europe, and Emerging Markets. The company generates the vast majority of its revenue from Europe.
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