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LGL GroupLGL -1.18%43 EV-to-OCF is 1,886.21 as of Aug. 25, 2026. GuruFocus rates LGL with a GF Score™ of 43/100. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,497 Hardware companies, LGL Group ranks worse than 99.64% on this metric.
EV-to-OCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its cash flow from operations. As of today, LGL Group's Enterprise Value is $52.81 Mil.
LGL Group's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $0.03 Mil. Therefore, LGL Group's EV-to-OCF for today is 1,886.21.
The historical rank and industry rank for LGL Group's EV-to-OCF or its related term are showing as below:
LGL'
s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -254.14 Med: -2.34 Max: 1886.21
Current: 1886.21
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of LGL Group was 1886.21. The lowest was -254.14. And the median was -2.34.
LGL's EV-to-OCF is ranked worse than 99.64% of 2497
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 8.04
vs LGL: 1886.21
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.
LGL Group's share price for today is $7.51.
LGL Group'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 $-0.040.
* 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.
LGL Group EV-to-OCF Related Terms
LGL Group EV-to-OCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for LGL Group'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 Scientific & Technical Instruments subindustry, LGL Group'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.
LGL Group EV-to-OCF vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, LGL Group's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where LGL Group's EV-to-OCF falls into.
LGL Group's current Enterprise Value is $52.81 Mil.
LGL Group'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 $0.03 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.
LGL Group (LGL) has a EV-to-OCF of 1,886.21 as of Aug. 25, 2026. According to the industry distribution chart, LGL Group ranks #2488 out of 2497 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 99.6%.
Is LGL Group's EV-to-OCF too high?
LGL Group's current EV-to-OCF is 1,886.21. The Hardware industry median EV-to-OCF is 8.04. LGL Group's value of 1,886.21 is 23360.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, LGL Group ranks #2488 out of 2497 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, LGL Group has a GF Score™ of 43/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does LGL Group's EV-to-OCF compare to MIND and ACFN?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, LGL Group ranks #2488 out of 2497 companies for EV-to-OCF. This places LGL Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-OCF is 8.04. LGL Group's value of 1,886.21 is 23360.3% above this benchmark. 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 Hardware company?
The median EV-to-OCF among Hardware companies is 8.04, based on 2,497 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. LGL Group's current EV-to-OCF of 1,886.21 is 23360.3% 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 Hardware industry, the median EV-to-OCF is 8.04 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. LGL Group's current EV-to-OCF is 1,886.21. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is LGL Group stock overvalued right now?
LGL Group (LGL) has a current EV-to-OCF of 1,886.21. The current EV-to-OCF is 1,886.21 and 23360.3% above the Hardware industry median of 8.04. LGL Group's overall GF Score™ is 43/100 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 LGL Group (LGL), the current EV-to-OCF is 1,886.21 as of Aug. 25, 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.
LGL Group Inc is a holding company engaged in services, merchant investment, and manufacturing business activities. The company has two reportable segments: Electronic Instruments and Merchant Investment. The Electronic Instruments segment, which generates key revenue, is focused on designing and manufacturing high-performance Frequency and Time reference standards that form the basis for timing and synchronization in various applications, including satellite communication, time transfer systems, network synchronization, electricity distribution, and metrology. The Merchant Investment segment comprises various investment vehicles in which the company invests its capital.
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