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What is Lazard Global Total Return & Fd EV-to-OCF?
Lazard Global Total Return & FdLGI +0.87%56 EV-to-OCF is 11.88 as of Aug. 09, 2026, which is 10% above its 10-year median of 10.79. GuruFocus rates LGI with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of $22.01 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,501 Asset Management companies, Lazard Global Total Return & Fd ranks worse than 63.56% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Lazard Global Total Return & Fd's EV-to-OCF or its related term are showing as below:
LGI'
s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -5.63 Med: 10.79 Max: 25.28
Current: 11.88
During the past 9 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of Lazard Global Total Return & Fd was 25.28. The lowest was -5.63. And the median was 10.79.
LGI's EV-to-OCF is ranked worse than 63.56% of 1501
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 5.95
vs LGI: 11.88
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.
Lazard Global Total Return & Fd (NYSE:LGI) EV-to-OCF Explanation
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.
Lazard Global Total Return & Fd's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Lazard Global Total Return & Fd's share price for today is $18.45.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Lazard Global Total Return & Fd's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $2.560.
* 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.
Lazard Global Total Return & Fd EV-to-OCF Related Terms
Lazard Global Total Return & Fd 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 Asset Management subindustry, Lazard Global Total Return & Fd'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.
Lazard Global Total Return & Fd EV-to-OCF vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Lazard Global Total Return & Fd's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Lazard Global Total Return & Fd's EV-to-OCF falls into.
Lazard Global Total Return & Fd's current Enterprise Value is $262.63 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Lazard Global Total Return & Fd's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $22.11 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.
Lazard Global Total Return & Fd (LGI) has a EV-to-OCF of 11.88 as of Aug. 09, 2026. This is 10% above median its historical median of 10.79. According to the industry distribution chart, Lazard Global Total Return & Fd ranks #954 out of 1501 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 63.6%.
Is Lazard Global Total Return & Fd's EV-to-OCF too high?
Lazard Global Total Return & Fd's current EV-to-OCF of 11.88 is 10% above median its 10-year median of 10.79. The Asset Management industry median EV-to-OCF is 5.95. Lazard Global Total Return & Fd's value of 11.88 is 99.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lazard Global Total Return & Fd ranks #954 out of 1501 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Lazard Global Total Return & Fd has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lazard Global Total Return & Fd's EV-to-OCF compare to PSF and MMT?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Lazard Global Total Return & Fd ranks #954 out of 1501 companies for EV-to-OCF. This places Lazard Global Total Return & Fd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-OCF is 5.95. Lazard Global Total Return & Fd's value of 11.88 is 99.7% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 10.79 vs. the industry median of 5.95, Lazard Global Total Return & Fd 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 Asset Management company?
The median EV-to-OCF among Asset Management companies is 5.95, based on 1,501 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. Lazard Global Total Return & Fd's current EV-to-OCF of 11.88 is 99.7% 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 Asset Management industry, the median EV-to-OCF is 5.95 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lazard Global Total Return & Fd's current EV-to-OCF is 11.88, which is 10% above median its own 10-year median of 10.79. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lazard Global Total Return & Fd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lazard Global Total Return & Fd (LGI) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $22.01, compared to a current price of $18.45 — trading 16.2% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-OCF is 11.88, which is 10% above median its 10-year median of 10.79 and 99.7% above the Asset Management industry median of 5.95. Lazard Global Total Return & Fd's overall GF Score™ is 56/100 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 Lazard Global Total Return & Fd (LGI), the current EV-to-OCF is 11.88 as of Aug. 09, 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 Lazard Global Total Return & Fd (LGI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lazard Global Total Return & Fd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $18.45 is trading 16.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $22.01.
GuruFocus considers Lazard Global Total Return & Fd to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for LGI:
EV-to-OCF: 11.88 (10% above median its 10-year median of 10.79)
GF Value™: $22.01 vs. price of $18.45 (16.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 99.7% above the Asset Management median (#954 of 1501)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LGI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Lazard Global Total Return & Inc Fd Inc is a United States-based diversified, closed-end management investment company. Its investment objective is total return consisting of capital appreciation and income. The fund's portfolio of investments consists of different sector investments such as consumer staples, financials, consumer discretionary, healthcare, materials, sovereign debt and others.
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