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Bidvest GroupJSE:BVT -1.03%76 EV-to-OCF is 16.30 as of Aug. 11, 2026, which is 16% below its 10-year median of 19.51. GuruFocus rates JSE:BVT with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of R291.49 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 557 Conglomerates companies, Bidvest Group ranks worse than 69.84% on this metric.
EV-to-OCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its cash flow from operations. As of today, Bidvest Group's Enterprise Value is R126,394 Mil.
Bidvest Group's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was R7,753 Mil. Therefore, Bidvest Group's EV-to-OCF for today is 16.30.
The historical rank and industry rank for Bidvest Group's EV-to-OCF or its related term are showing as below:
JSE:BVT'
s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 8.34 Med: 19.51 Max: 32.36
Current: 16.3
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of Bidvest Group was 32.36. The lowest was 8.34. And the median was 19.51.
JSE:BVT's EV-to-OCF is ranked worse than 69.84% of 557
companies
in the Conglomerates industry
Industry Median: 8.69
vs JSE:BVT: 16.30
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.
Bidvest Group's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Bidvest Group's share price for today is R248.22.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Bidvest Group's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was R17.887.
* 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.
Bidvest Group EV-to-OCF Related Terms
Bidvest Group EV-to-OCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Bidvest Group'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 Conglomerates subindustry, Bidvest Group'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.
Bidvest Group EV-to-OCF vs Conglomerates Industry
For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, Bidvest Group's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Bidvest Group's EV-to-OCF falls into.
Bidvest Group's current Enterprise Value is R126,394 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Bidvest Group's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was R7,753 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.
Bidvest Group (JSE:BVT) has a EV-to-OCF of 16.30 as of Aug. 11, 2026. This is 16% below median its historical median of 19.51. Over the past decade, Bidvest Group's EV-to-OCF has ranged from 8.34 to 32.36. According to the industry distribution chart, Bidvest Group ranks #389 out of 557 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 69.8%.
Is Bidvest Group's EV-to-OCF too high?
Bidvest Group's current EV-to-OCF of 16.30 is 16% below median its 10-year median of 19.51. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 8.34 to a high of 32.36. The Conglomerates industry median EV-to-OCF is 8.69. Bidvest Group's value of 16.30 is 87.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Bidvest Group ranks #389 out of 557 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Bidvest Group has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bidvest Group's EV-to-OCF compare to MMM and HON?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, Bidvest Group ranks #389 out of 557 companies for EV-to-OCF. This places Bidvest Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-OCF is 8.69. Bidvest Group's value of 16.30 is 87.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Bidvest Group's own EV-to-OCF has ranged from 8.34 to 32.36 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 19.51 vs. the industry median of 8.69, Bidvest Group 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 Conglomerates company?
The median EV-to-OCF among Conglomerates companies is 8.69, based on 557 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. Bidvest Group's current EV-to-OCF of 16.30 is 87.6% 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 Conglomerates industry, the median EV-to-OCF is 8.69 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Bidvest Group's current EV-to-OCF is 16.30, which is 16% below median its own 10-year median of 19.51. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bidvest Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bidvest Group (JSE:BVT) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R291.49, compared to a current price of R248.22 — trading 14.8% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-OCF is 16.30, which is 16% below median its 10-year median of 19.51 and 87.6% above the Conglomerates industry median of 8.69. Bidvest Group's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 4 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 Bidvest Group (JSE:BVT), the current EV-to-OCF is 16.30 as of Aug. 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 Bidvest Group (JSE:BVT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bidvest Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of R248.22 is trading 14.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of R291.49.
GuruFocus considers Bidvest Group to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for JSE:BVT:
EV-to-OCF: 16.30 (16% below median its 10-year median of 19.51)
GF Value™: R291.49 vs. price of R248.22 (14.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 87.6% above the Conglomerates median (#389 of 557)
No single metric tells the full story. See the JSE:BVT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Bidvest Group Ltd is a diversified business-to-business services, trading, and distribution company. Its diverse portfolio operates in two segments: Business services and Trading and distribution, through six divisions and a majority-owned subsidiary, Adcock Ingram. The company principally generates revenue from providing a wide range of goods and services through its eight core trading segments, Services South Africa, Services International, Freight, Commercial Products, Branded Products, Adcock Ingram and Automotive. Geographically, it derives the majority of revenue from South Africa.
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