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What is British & American Investment Trust EV-to-OCF?
British & American Investment TrustLSE:BAF EV-to-OCF is 47.23 as of Aug. 08, 2026, which is 220% above its 10-year median of 14.74. Among 1,506 Asset Management companies, British & American Investment Trust ranks worse than 89.58% on this metric.
LSE:BAF'
s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -533.05 Med: 14.74 Max: 59.35
Current: 47.23
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of British & American Investment Trust was 59.35. The lowest was -533.05. And the median was 14.74.
LSE:BAF's EV-to-OCF is ranked worse than 89.58% of 1506
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 6.04
vs LSE:BAF: 47.23
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.
British & American Investment Trust (LSE:BAF) 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.
British & American Investment Trust's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
British & American Investment Trust's share price for today is £0.08.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. British & American Investment Trust's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was £-0.160.
* 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.
British & American Investment Trust EV-to-OCF Related Terms
British & American Investment Trust 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.
British & American Investment Trust EV-to-OCF Chart
For the Asset Management subindustry, British & American Investment Trust'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.
British & American Investment Trust EV-to-OCF vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, British & American Investment Trust's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where British & American Investment Trust's EV-to-OCF falls into.
* 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.
British & American Investment Trust (LSE:BAF) has a EV-to-OCF of 47.23 as of Aug. 08, 2026. This is 220% above median its historical median of 14.74. According to the industry distribution chart, British & American Investment Trust ranks #1349 out of 1506 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 89.6%.
Is British & American Investment Trust's EV-to-OCF too high?
British & American Investment Trust's current EV-to-OCF of 47.23 is 220% above median its 10-year median of 14.74. The Asset Management industry median EV-to-OCF is 6.04. British & American Investment Trust's value of 47.23 is 682% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, British & American Investment Trust ranks #1349 out of 1506 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers.
How does British & American Investment Trust's EV-to-OCF compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, British & American Investment Trust ranks #1349 out of 1506 companies for EV-to-OCF. This places British & American Investment Trust in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-OCF is 6.04. British & American Investment Trust's value of 47.23 is 682% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 14.74 vs. the industry median of 6.04, British & American Investment Trust 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 6.04, based on 1,506 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. British & American Investment Trust's current EV-to-OCF of 47.23 is 682% 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 6.04 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. British & American Investment Trust's current EV-to-OCF is 47.23, which is 220% above median its own 10-year median of 14.74. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is British & American Investment Trust stock overvalued right now?
British & American Investment Trust (LSE:BAF) has a current EV-to-OCF of 47.23. The current EV-to-OCF is 47.23, which is 220% above median its 10-year median of 14.74 and 682% above the Asset Management industry median of 6.04. 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 British & American Investment Trust (LSE:BAF), the current EV-to-OCF is 47.23 as of Aug. 08, 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.
British & American Investment Trust PLC is a self-managed investment trust operating in the United Kingdom. The company's policy is to invest in investment trusts and other United Kingdom and United States quoted companies to achieve a balance of income and growth.
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