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KNOT Offshore Partners LPKNOP +1.42%55 EV-to-OCF is 7.78 as of Sep. 06, 2026, which is 18% below its 10-year median of 9.49. GuruFocus rates KNOP with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of $8.64 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,020 Oil & Gas companies, KNOT Offshore Partners LP ranks worse than 59.41% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for KNOT Offshore Partners LP's EV-to-OCF or its related term are showing as below:
KNOP'
s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 7.41 Med: 9.49 Max: 16.09
Current: 7.78
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of KNOT Offshore Partners LP was 16.09. The lowest was 7.41. And the median was 9.49.
KNOP's EV-to-OCF is ranked worse than 59.41% of 1020
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 5.815
vs KNOP: 7.78
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.
KNOT Offshore Partners LP's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
KNOT Offshore Partners LP's share price for today is $11.39.
KNOT Offshore Partners LP's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $0.389.
* 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.
KNOT Offshore Partners LP EV-to-OCF Related Terms
KNOT Offshore Partners LP EV-to-OCF Historical Data
* 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 Midstream subindustry, KNOT Offshore Partners LP'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.
KNOT Offshore Partners LP EV-to-OCF vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, KNOT Offshore Partners LP's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where KNOT Offshore Partners LP's EV-to-OCF falls into.
KNOT Offshore Partners LP's current Enterprise Value is $1,201.5 Mil.
KNOT Offshore Partners LP's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $154.4 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.
KNOT Offshore Partners LP (KNOP) has a EV-to-OCF of 7.78 as of Sep. 06, 2026. This is 18% below median its historical median of 9.49. Over the past decade, KNOT Offshore Partners LP's EV-to-OCF has ranged from 7.41 to 16.09. According to the industry distribution chart, KNOT Offshore Partners LP ranks #606 out of 1020 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 59.4%.
Is KNOT Offshore Partners LP's EV-to-OCF too high?
KNOT Offshore Partners LP's current EV-to-OCF of 7.78 is 18% below median its 10-year median of 9.49. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.41 to a high of 16.09. The Oil & Gas industry median EV-to-OCF is 5.82. KNOT Offshore Partners LP's value of 7.78 is 33.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, KNOT Offshore Partners LP ranks #606 out of 1020 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, KNOT Offshore Partners LP has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does KNOT Offshore Partners LP's EV-to-OCF compare to SMC and IMPP?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, KNOT Offshore Partners LP ranks #606 out of 1020 companies for EV-to-OCF. This places KNOT Offshore Partners LP in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-OCF is 5.82. KNOT Offshore Partners LP's value of 7.78 is 33.8% above this benchmark. Historically, KNOT Offshore Partners LP's own EV-to-OCF has ranged from 7.41 to 16.09 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 9.49 vs. the industry median of 5.82, KNOT Offshore Partners LP 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 an Oil & Gas company?
The median EV-to-OCF among Oil & Gas companies is 5.82, based on 1,020 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. KNOT Offshore Partners LP's current EV-to-OCF of 7.78 is 33.8% 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 Oil & Gas industry, the median EV-to-OCF is 5.82 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. KNOT Offshore Partners LP's current EV-to-OCF is 7.78, which is 18% below median its own 10-year median of 9.49. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is KNOT Offshore Partners LP stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KNOT Offshore Partners LP (KNOP) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $8.64, compared to a current price of $11.39 — trading 31.8% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-OCF is 7.78, which is 18% below median its 10-year median of 9.49 and 33.8% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 5.82. KNOT Offshore Partners LP's overall GF Score™ is 55/100 with 9 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 KNOT Offshore Partners LP (KNOP), the current EV-to-OCF is 7.78 as of Sep. 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 KNOT Offshore Partners LP (KNOP) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KNOT Offshore Partners LP stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $11.39 is trading 31.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $8.64.
GuruFocus considers KNOT Offshore Partners LP to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for KNOP:
EV-to-OCF: 7.78 (18% below median its 10-year median of 9.49)
GF Value™: $8.64 vs. price of $11.39 (31.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 33.8% above the Oil & Gas median (#606 of 1020)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KNOP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
KNOT Offshore Partners LP owns, operates, and shuttles tankers under long-term charters in the North Sea and Brazil. The company provides crude oil loading, transportation, and storage services under time charters and bareboat charters. The Partnership is formed for acquiring ownership interests in over four shuttle tankers owned by Knutsen NYK Offshore Tankers AS (KNOT). It operates through the shuttle tanker market segment.
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