Literacy Capital (LSE:BOOK) EV-to-OCF: -21.09 (As of Aug. 21, 2026)

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What is Literacy Capital EV-to-OCF?

Literacy Capital LSE:BOOK 29 EV-to-OCF is -21.09 as of Aug. 21, 2026. GuruFocus rates LSE:BOOK with a GF Score™ of 29/100. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,505 Asset Management companies, Literacy Capital ranks better than 81.4% on this metric.

EV-to-OCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its cash flow from operations. As of today, Literacy Capital's Enterprise Value is £203.74 Mil. Literacy Capital's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was £-9.66 Mil. Therefore, Literacy Capital's EV-to-OCF for today is -21.09.

The historical rank and industry rank for Literacy Capital's EV-to-OCF or its related term are showing as below:

LSE:BOOK' s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -128.29   Med: -74.51   Max: -21.09
Current: -21.09

During the past 6 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of Literacy Capital was -21.09. The lowest was -128.29. And the median was -74.51.

LSE:BOOK's EV-to-OCF is ranked better than
81.4% of 1505 companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 5.86 vs LSE:BOOK: -21.09

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.

As of today (2026-08-21), Literacy Capital's stock price is £2.99. Literacy Capital's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was £0.011. Therefore, Literacy Capital's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 271.82.


Literacy Capital  (LSE:BOOK) 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.

Literacy Capital's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=2.99/0.011
=271.82

Literacy Capital's share price for today is £2.99.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Literacy Capital's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was £0.011.

* 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.


Literacy Capital EV-to-OCF Related Terms


Literacy Capital EV-to-OCF Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Literacy Capital'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.

Literacy Capital EV-to-OCF Chart

Literacy Capital Annual Data
Trend Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-OCF
Get a 7-Day Free Trial -54.94 0.00 -110.15 -49.00 -26.33

Literacy Capital Semi-Annual Data
Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Sep22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
EV-to-OCF Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -110.15 0.00 -49.00 0.00 -26.33

LSE:BOOK vs BLK, BX, KKR: EV-to-OCF Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Literacy Capital'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.


Literacy Capital EV-to-OCF vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Literacy Capital's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Literacy Capital's EV-to-OCF falls into.


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Literacy Capital EV-to-OCF Calculation

Literacy Capital's EV-to-OCF for today is calculated as:

EV-to-OCF=Enterprise Value (Today)/Cash Flow from Operations (TTM)
=203.738/-9.659
=-21.09

Literacy Capital's current Enterprise Value is £203.74 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Literacy Capital's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was £-9.66 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about EV-to-OCF →
What does a EV-to-OCF of -21.09 mean?
Literacy Capital (LSE:BOOK) has a EV-to-OCF of -21.09 as of Aug. 21, 2026. According to the industry distribution chart, Literacy Capital ranks #280 out of 1505 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 18.6%.
Is Literacy Capital's EV-to-OCF too high?
Literacy Capital's current EV-to-OCF is -21.09. Based on the distribution chart, Literacy Capital ranks #280 out of 1505 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Literacy Capital has a GF Score™ of 29/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Literacy Capital's EV-to-OCF compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Literacy Capital ranks #280 out of 1505 companies for EV-to-OCF. This places Literacy Capital in the top 19% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-OCF is 5.86. 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 5.86, based on 1,505 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. 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 5.86 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Literacy Capital's current EV-to-OCF is -21.09. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Literacy Capital stock overvalued right now?
Literacy Capital (LSE:BOOK) has a current EV-to-OCF of -21.09. The current EV-to-OCF is -21.09. Literacy Capital's overall GF Score™ is 29/100 with 2 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 Literacy Capital (LSE:BOOK), the current EV-to-OCF is -21.09 as of Aug. 21, 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.

Literacy Capital Business Description

Address 5-11 Regent Street, St James\'s, 3rd Floor, Charles House, London, GBR, SW1Y 4LR
Literacy Capital PLC is a closed-end investment company focused on investing in and supporting UK businesses and helping their management teams achieve long-term success.
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