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Knife RiverKNF +0.16%81 EV-to-OCF is 16.29 as of Aug. 01, 2026, which is 7% below its 10-year median of 17.48. GuruFocus rates KNF with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of $86.80 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 409 Building Materials companies, Knife River ranks worse than 75.06% on this metric.
EV-to-OCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its cash flow from operations. As of today, Knife River's Enterprise Value is $5,622 Mil.
Knife River's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $345 Mil. Therefore, Knife River's EV-to-OCF for today is 16.29.
The historical rank and industry rank for Knife River's EV-to-OCF or its related term are showing as below:
KNF'
s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 10.39 Med: 17.48 Max: 28.47
Current: 16.29
During the past 6 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of Knife River was 28.47. The lowest was 10.39. And the median was 17.48.
KNF's EV-to-OCF is ranked worse than 75.06% of 409
companies
in the Building Materials industry
Industry Median: 8.85
vs KNF: 16.29
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.
Knife River's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Knife River's share price for today is $73.17.
Knife River'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 $2.570.
* 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.
Knife River EV-to-OCF Related Terms
Knife River EV-to-OCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Knife River'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, Knife River'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.
Knife River EV-to-OCF vs Building Materials Industry
For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Knife River's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Knife River's EV-to-OCF falls into.
Knife River's current Enterprise Value is $5,622 Mil.
Knife River'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 $345 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.
Knife River (KNF) has a EV-to-OCF of 16.29 as of Aug. 01, 2026. This is near median its historical median of 17.48. Over the past decade, Knife River's EV-to-OCF has ranged from 10.39 to 28.47. According to the industry distribution chart, Knife River ranks #307 out of 409 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 75.1%.
Is Knife River's EV-to-OCF too high?
Knife River's current EV-to-OCF of 16.29 is near median its 10-year median of 17.48. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 10.39 to a high of 28.47. The Building Materials industry median EV-to-OCF is 8.85. Knife River's value of 16.29 is 84.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Knife River ranks #307 out of 409 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Knife River has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Knife River's EV-to-OCF compare to USLM and TTAM?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, Knife River ranks #307 out of 409 companies for EV-to-OCF. This places Knife River in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-OCF is 8.85. Knife River's value of 16.29 is 84.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Knife River's own EV-to-OCF has ranged from 10.39 to 28.47 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 17.48 vs. the industry median of 8.85, Knife River 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 Building Materials company?
The median EV-to-OCF among Building Materials companies is 8.85, based on 409 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. Knife River's current EV-to-OCF of 16.29 is 84.1% 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 Building Materials industry, the median EV-to-OCF is 8.85 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Knife River's current EV-to-OCF is 16.29, which is near median its own 10-year median of 17.48. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Knife River stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Knife River (KNF) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $86.80, compared to a current price of $73.17 — trading 15.7% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-OCF is 16.29, which is near median its 10-year median of 17.48 and 84.1% above the Building Materials industry median of 8.85. Knife River's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 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 Knife River (KNF), the current EV-to-OCF is 16.29 as of Aug. 01, 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 Knife River (KNF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Knife River stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $73.17 is trading 15.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $86.80.
GuruFocus considers Knife River to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for KNF:
EV-to-OCF: 16.29 (near median its 10-year median of 17.48)
GF Value™: $86.80 vs. price of $73.17 (15.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 84.1% above the Building Materials median (#307 of 409)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KNF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Knife River Corp is a people-first construction materials and contracting services company. It provides construction materials and contracting services to build safe roads, bridges, airport runways, and other critical infrastructure needs that connect people. The group is a provider of crushed stone, sand, and gravel in the United States. It operates through four reportable segments: West, Mountain, Central, and Energy Services.
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