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EV-to-OCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its cash flow from operations. As of today, Hi-Tech Lubricants's Enterprise Value is ₨8,565 Mil.
Hi-Tech Lubricants's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was ₨-4 Mil. Therefore, Hi-Tech Lubricants's EV-to-OCF for today is -2,171.64.
The historical rank and industry rank for Hi-Tech Lubricants's EV-to-OCF or its related term are showing as below:
KAR:HTL'
s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2533.47 Med: 5.83 Max: 796.38
Current: -2182.94
During the past 11 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of Hi-Tech Lubricants was 796.38. The lowest was -2533.47. And the median was 5.83.
KAR:HTL's EV-to-OCF is ranked better than 99.8% of 1024
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 5.635
vs KAR:HTL: -2182.94
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.
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.
Hi-Tech Lubricants's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Hi-Tech Lubricants's share price for today is ₨40.81.
Hi-Tech Lubricants's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was ₨3.830.
* 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.
Hi-Tech Lubricants EV-to-OCF Related Terms
Hi-Tech Lubricants EV-to-OCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hi-Tech Lubricants'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 Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing subindustry, Hi-Tech Lubricants'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.
Hi-Tech Lubricants EV-to-OCF vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Hi-Tech Lubricants's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hi-Tech Lubricants's EV-to-OCF falls into.
Hi-Tech Lubricants's current Enterprise Value is ₨8,565 Mil.
Hi-Tech Lubricants's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was ₨-4 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.
Hi-Tech Lubricants (KAR:HTL) has a EV-to-OCF of -2,171.64 as of Aug. 27, 2026. According to the industry distribution chart, Hi-Tech Lubricants ranks #2 out of 1024 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 0.2%.
Is Hi-Tech Lubricants' EV-to-OCF too high?
Hi-Tech Lubricants' current EV-to-OCF is -2,171.64. Based on the distribution chart, Hi-Tech Lubricants ranks #2 out of 1024 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Hi-Tech Lubricants has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hi-Tech Lubricants' EV-to-OCF compare to MPC and VLO?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Hi-Tech Lubricants ranks #2 out of 1024 companies for EV-to-OCF. This places Hi-Tech Lubricants in the top 0% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-OCF is 5.64. 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 an Oil & Gas company?
The median EV-to-OCF among Oil & Gas companies is 5.64, based on 1,024 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. 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 Oil & Gas industry, the median EV-to-OCF is 5.64 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hi-Tech Lubricants's current EV-to-OCF is -2,171.64. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hi-Tech Lubricants stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hi-Tech Lubricants (KAR:HTL) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₨71.58, compared to a current price of ₨40.81 — trading 43% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-OCF is -2,171.64. Hi-Tech Lubricants' overall GF Score™ is 78/100 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 Hi-Tech Lubricants (KAR:HTL), the current EV-to-OCF is -2,171.64 as of Aug. 27, 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 Hi-Tech Lubricants (KAR:HTL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hi-Tech Lubricants stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₨40.81 is trading 43% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₨71.58.
GuruFocus considers Hi-Tech Lubricants to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for KAR:HTL:
EV-to-OCF: -2,171.64
GF Value™: ₨71.58 vs. price of ₨40.81 (43% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KAR:HTL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hi-Tech Lubricants Ltd is a company whose principal activity is to procure and distribute lubricants and petroleum products. It serves Automotive, Industrial and Marine sectors. It has three reportable segments being Lubricants, polymer and Petroleum products. The company generates the majority of its revenue from petroleum products.
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