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PPCJSE:PPC +0.27%66 EV-to-OCF is 7.45 as of Aug. 06, 2026, which is 6% below its 10-year median of 7.95. GuruFocus rates JSE:PPC with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of R4.61 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 410 Building Materials companies, PPC ranks better than 56.34% on this metric.
EV-to-OCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its cash flow from operations. As of today, PPC's Enterprise Value is R10,469 Mil.
PPC's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was R1,405 Mil. Therefore, PPC's EV-to-OCF for today is 7.45.
The historical rank and industry rank for PPC's EV-to-OCF or its related term are showing as below:
JSE:PPC'
s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.11 Med: 7.95 Max: 17.8
Current: 7.49
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of PPC was 17.80. The lowest was 4.11. And the median was 7.95.
JSE:PPC's EV-to-OCF is ranked better than 56.34% of 410
companies
in the Building Materials industry
Industry Median: 8.895
vs JSE:PPC: 7.49
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 (2026-08-06), PPC's stock price is R7.48.
PPC's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was R0.560. Therefore, PPC's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 13.36.
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.
PPC's share price for today is R7.48.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. PPC's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was R0.560.
* 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.
PPC EV-to-OCF Related Terms
PPC EV-to-OCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for PPC'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 Materials subindustry, PPC'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.
PPC EV-to-OCF vs Building Materials Industry
For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, PPC's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where PPC's EV-to-OCF falls into.
PPC's current Enterprise Value is R10,469 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. PPC's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was R1,405 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.
PPC (JSE:PPC) has a EV-to-OCF of 7.45 as of Aug. 06, 2026. This is near median its historical median of 7.95. Over the past decade, PPC's EV-to-OCF has ranged from 4.11 to 17.80. According to the industry distribution chart, PPC ranks #179 out of 410 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 43.7%.
Is PPC's EV-to-OCF too high?
PPC's current EV-to-OCF of 7.45 is near median its 10-year median of 7.95. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.11 to a high of 17.80. The Building Materials industry median EV-to-OCF is 8.90. PPC's value of 7.45 is 16.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, PPC ranks #179 out of 410 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, PPC has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does PPC's EV-to-OCF compare to CRH and VMC?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, PPC ranks #179 out of 410 companies for EV-to-OCF. This puts PPC in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-OCF is 8.90. PPC's value of 7.45 is 16.2% below this benchmark. Historically, PPC's own EV-to-OCF has ranged from 4.11 to 17.80 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.95 vs. the industry median of 8.90, PPC 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 Building Materials company?
The median EV-to-OCF among Building Materials companies is 8.90, 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. PPC's current EV-to-OCF of 7.45 is 16.2% 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 Building Materials industry, the median EV-to-OCF is 8.90 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. PPC's current EV-to-OCF is 7.45, which is near median its own 10-year median of 7.95. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is PPC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PPC (JSE:PPC) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R4.61, compared to a current price of R7.48 — trading 62.3% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-OCF is 7.45, which is near median its 10-year median of 7.95 and 16.2% below the Building Materials industry median of 8.90. PPC's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 1 warning sign 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 PPC (JSE:PPC), the current EV-to-OCF is 7.45 as of Aug. 06, 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 PPC (JSE:PPC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PPC stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of R7.48 is trading 62.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of R4.61.
GuruFocus considers PPC to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for JSE:PPC:
EV-to-OCF: 7.45 (near median its 10-year median of 7.95)
GF Value™: R4.61 vs. price of R7.48 (62.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 16.2% below the Building Materials median (#179 of 410)
No single metric tells the full story. See the JSE:PPC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
PPC Ltd is a South Africa-based company that supplies cement and other related products in South Africa and several other African countries. Its production facilities span South Africa, Botswana, Zimbabwe, and Rwanda. The operating segments are South Africa and Botswana Cement, Zimbabwe, Rwanda, Aggregates, ash and readymix, and Group services and others. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the South Africa and Botswana domestic markets, where it marketed its cement products under the brand names OPC, SureRoad, IDM Best Build, Castle, and Spar Build-It. It also distributes cement products in Botswana, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Rwanda, and Ethiopia under the brands OPC, Unicem, Botcem, and Surebuild PMC.
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