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EV-to-OCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its cash flow from operations. As of today, LPL Financial Holdings's Enterprise Value is $34,491 Mil.
LPL Financial Holdings's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $-252 Mil. Therefore, LPL Financial Holdings's EV-to-OCF for today is -136.78.
The historical rank and industry rank for LPL Financial Holdings's EV-to-OCF or its related term are showing as below:
LPLA'
s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -138.62 Med: 16.99 Max: 176.62
Current: -136.78
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of LPL Financial Holdings was 176.62. The lowest was -138.62. And the median was 16.99.
LPLA's EV-to-OCF is ranked better than 95.81% of 811
companies
in the Capital Markets industry
Industry Median: -0.15
vs LPLA: -136.78
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.
LPL Financial Holdings's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
LPL Financial Holdings's share price for today is $359.01.
LPL Financial Holdings'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 $12.540.
* 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.
* 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 Capital Markets subindustry, LPL Financial Holdings'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.
LPL Financial Holdings EV-to-OCF vs Capital Markets Industry
For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, LPL Financial Holdings's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where LPL Financial Holdings's EV-to-OCF falls into.
LPL Financial Holdings's current Enterprise Value is $34,491 Mil.
LPL Financial Holdings'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 $-252 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.
LPL Financial Holdings (LPLA) has a EV-to-OCF of -136.78 as of Aug. 07, 2026. According to the industry distribution chart, LPL Financial Holdings ranks #34 out of 811 companies in the Capital Markets industry, placing it in the top 4.2%.
Is LPL Financial Holdings' EV-to-OCF too high?
LPL Financial Holdings' current EV-to-OCF is -136.78. Based on the distribution chart, LPL Financial Holdings ranks #34 out of 811 companies in the Capital Markets industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, LPL Financial Holdings has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does LPL Financial Holdings' EV-to-OCF compare to TW and CRCL?
According to the Capital Markets industry distribution chart, LPL Financial Holdings ranks #34 out of 811 companies for EV-to-OCF. This places LPL Financial Holdings in the top 4% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. 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 Capital Markets company?
A good EV-to-OCF depends on the Capital Markets industry context. However, EV-to-OCF should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. 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. LPL Financial Holdings's current EV-to-OCF is -136.78. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is LPL Financial Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LPL Financial Holdings (LPLA) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $475.53, compared to a current price of $359.01 — trading 24.5% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-OCF is -136.78. LPL Financial Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 7 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 LPL Financial Holdings (LPLA), the current EV-to-OCF is -136.78 as of Aug. 07, 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 LPL Financial Holdings (LPLA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LPL Financial Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $359.01 is trading 24.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $475.53.
GuruFocus considers LPL Financial Holdings to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for LPLA:
EV-to-OCF: -136.78
GF Value™: $475.53 vs. price of $359.01 (24.5% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LPLA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
LPL Financial is the largest US independent broker-dealer, with more than 32,000 financial advisors affiliated with its platform and roughly 11 million customer accounts at the end of 2025. The firm earns the bulk of its profit from interest income earned on client cash balances and from advisory fees and commissions tied to the $2.4 trillion in assets under management or advisory on its platform at year-end 2025. LPL specializes in providing turnkey wealth management services for affiliated independent advisors, but maintains a diverse array of affiliation modalities, running the gamut from more traditional employee models to a pure RIA custody approach. It earns tuck-in revenue from recordkeeping fees and the provision of software tools and services to its advisor base.
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