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Quaker HoughtonKWR +0.97%80 EV-to-OCF is 27.55 as of Aug. 28, 2026, which is 13% below its 10-year median of 31.61. GuruFocus rates KWR with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of $163.07 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,610 Chemicals companies, Quaker Houghton ranks worse than 77.2% on this metric.
EV-to-OCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its cash flow from operations. As of today, Quaker Houghton's Enterprise Value is $3,614 Mil.
Quaker Houghton's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $131 Mil. Therefore, Quaker Houghton's EV-to-OCF for today is 27.55.
The historical rank and industry rank for Quaker Houghton's EV-to-OCF or its related term are showing as below:
KWR'
s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 11.75 Med: 31.61 Max: 222.03
Current: 27.55
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of Quaker Houghton was 222.03. The lowest was 11.75. And the median was 31.61.
KWR's EV-to-OCF is ranked worse than 77.2% of 1610
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 11.22
vs KWR: 27.55
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.
Quaker Houghton's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Quaker Houghton's share price for today is $165.91.
Quaker Houghton'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 $5.610.
* 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.
Quaker Houghton EV-to-OCF Related Terms
Quaker Houghton EV-to-OCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Quaker Houghton'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 Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Quaker Houghton'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.
Quaker Houghton EV-to-OCF vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Quaker Houghton's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Quaker Houghton's EV-to-OCF falls into.
Quaker Houghton's current Enterprise Value is $3,614 Mil.
Quaker Houghton'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 $131 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.
Quaker Houghton (KWR) has a EV-to-OCF of 27.55 as of Aug. 28, 2026. This is 13% below median its historical median of 31.61. Over the past decade, Quaker Houghton's EV-to-OCF has ranged from 11.75 to 222.03. According to the industry distribution chart, Quaker Houghton ranks #1243 out of 1610 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 77.2%.
Is Quaker Houghton's EV-to-OCF too high?
Quaker Houghton's current EV-to-OCF of 27.55 is 13% below median its 10-year median of 31.61. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 11.75 to a high of 222.03. The Chemicals industry median EV-to-OCF is 11.22. Quaker Houghton's value of 27.55 is 145.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Quaker Houghton ranks #1243 out of 1610 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Quaker Houghton has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Quaker Houghton's EV-to-OCF compare to CC and NGVT?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Quaker Houghton ranks #1243 out of 1610 companies for EV-to-OCF. This places Quaker Houghton in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-OCF is 11.22. Quaker Houghton's value of 27.55 is 145.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Quaker Houghton's own EV-to-OCF has ranged from 11.75 to 222.03 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 31.61 vs. the industry median of 11.22, Quaker Houghton 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 Chemicals company?
The median EV-to-OCF among Chemicals companies is 11.22, based on 1,610 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. Quaker Houghton's current EV-to-OCF of 27.55 is 145.5% 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 Chemicals industry, the median EV-to-OCF is 11.22 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Quaker Houghton's current EV-to-OCF is 27.55, which is 13% below median its own 10-year median of 31.61. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Quaker Houghton stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Quaker Houghton (KWR) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $163.07, compared to a current price of $165.91 — trading 1.7% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-OCF is 27.55, which is 13% below median its 10-year median of 31.61 and 145.5% above the Chemicals industry median of 11.22. Quaker Houghton's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 5 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 Quaker Houghton (KWR), the current EV-to-OCF is 27.55 as of Aug. 28, 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 Quaker Houghton (KWR) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Quaker Houghton stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $165.91 is trading 1.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $163.07.
GuruFocus considers Quaker Houghton to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for KWR:
EV-to-OCF: 27.55 (13% below median its 10-year median of 31.61)
GF Value™: $163.07 vs. price of $165.91 (1.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 145.5% above the Chemicals median (#1243 of 1610)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KWR stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Quaker Houghton manufactures and sells a variety of industrial process fluids. The company's product portfolio includes metal removal fluids, cleaning fluids, corrosion inhibitors, metal drawing and forming fluids, die-cast mold releases, heat treatment and quenchants, metal forging fluids, hydraulic fluids, specialty greases, offshore sub-sea energy control fluids, rolling lubricants, rod and wire drawing fluids, and surface treatment chemicals. The company's geographic segments include the Americas, EMEA, and Asia/Pacific. The majority of the company's revenue is earned from the Americas.
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