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NampakJSE:NPK +0.22%60 EV-to-OCF is 4.86 as of Sep. 08, 2026, which is 77% below its 10-year median of 21.30. GuruFocus rates JSE:NPK with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of R476.06 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 410 Packaging & Containers companies, Nampak ranks better than 63.9% on this metric.
EV-to-OCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its cash flow from operations. As of today, Nampak's Enterprise Value is R7,086 Mil.
Nampak's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was R1,457 Mil. Therefore, Nampak's EV-to-OCF for today is 4.86.
The historical rank and industry rank for Nampak's EV-to-OCF or its related term are showing as below:
JSE:NPK'
s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -13.43 Med: 21.3 Max: 148
Current: 4.86
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of Nampak was 148.00. The lowest was -13.43. And the median was 21.30.
JSE:NPK's EV-to-OCF is ranked better than 63.9% of 410
companies
in the Packaging & Containers industry
Industry Median: 8.18
vs JSE:NPK: 4.86
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 (2026-09-08), Nampak's stock price is R446.00.
Nampak's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was R113.259. Therefore, Nampak's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 3.94.
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.
Nampak's share price for today is R446.00.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Nampak's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was R113.259.
* 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.
Nampak EV-to-OCF Related Terms
Nampak EV-to-OCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Nampak'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 Packaging & Containers subindustry, Nampak'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.
Nampak EV-to-OCF vs Packaging & Containers Industry
For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Nampak's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Nampak's EV-to-OCF falls into.
Nampak's current Enterprise Value is R7,086 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Nampak's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was R1,457 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.
Nampak (JSE:NPK) has a EV-to-OCF of 4.86 as of Sep. 08, 2026. This is 77% below median its historical median of 21.30. According to the industry distribution chart, Nampak ranks #148 out of 410 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 36.1%.
Is Nampak's EV-to-OCF too high?
Nampak's current EV-to-OCF of 4.86 is 77% below median its 10-year median of 21.30. The Packaging & Containers industry median EV-to-OCF is 8.18. Nampak's value of 4.86 is 40.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nampak ranks #148 out of 410 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Nampak has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nampak's EV-to-OCF compare to SW and AMCR?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, Nampak ranks #148 out of 410 companies for EV-to-OCF. This puts Nampak in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-OCF is 8.18. Nampak's value of 4.86 is 40.6% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 21.30 vs. the industry median of 8.18, Nampak has consistently been below 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 Packaging & Containers company?
The median EV-to-OCF among Packaging & Containers companies is 8.18, based on 410 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. Nampak's current EV-to-OCF of 4.86 is 40.6% below 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 Packaging & Containers industry, the median EV-to-OCF is 8.18 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nampak's current EV-to-OCF is 4.86, which is 77% below median its own 10-year median of 21.30. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nampak stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nampak (JSE:NPK) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is R476.06, compared to a current price of R446.00 — trading 6.3% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-OCF is 4.86, which is 77% below median its 10-year median of 21.30 and 40.6% below the Packaging & Containers industry median of 8.18. Nampak's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 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 Nampak (JSE:NPK), the current EV-to-OCF is 4.86 as of Sep. 08, 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 Nampak (JSE:NPK) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nampak stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of R446.00 is trading 6.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of R476.06.
GuruFocus considers Nampak to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for JSE:NPK:
EV-to-OCF: 4.86 (77% below median its 10-year median of 21.30)
GF Value™: R476.06 vs. price of R446.00 (6.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 40.6% below the Packaging & Containers median (#148 of 410)
No single metric tells the full story. See the JSE:NPK stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Nampak Ltd is a metals packaging company in South Africa and Angola, and also has substantial positions in other metal packaging. It is the producer of two-piece tinplate cans and aluminium monobloc aerosol cans. The company's operating segments include Metals, which involves the manufacture of beverage cans, food cans, aerosol cans, and other metal packaging, and Corporate, which provides for head office activities, treasury, property services, and consolidation adjustments, including goodwill. The majority of revenue comes from the Metals segment and from South Africa.
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