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The historical rank and industry rank for Cathay Financial Holding Co's EV-to-OCF or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:CFHS'
s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -15.01 Med: 1.78 Max: 92.28
Current: 6.01
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of Cathay Financial Holding Co was 92.28. The lowest was -15.01. And the median was 1.78.
LSE:CFHS's EV-to-OCF is ranked better than 52.67% of 505
companies
in the Insurance industry
Industry Median: 6.57
vs LSE:CFHS: 6.01
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.
Cathay Financial Holding Co (LSE:CFHS) 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.
Cathay Financial Holding Co's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Cathay Financial Holding Co's share price for today is $19.20.
Cathay Financial Holding Co's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $2.250.
* 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.
Cathay Financial Holding Co EV-to-OCF Related Terms
Cathay Financial Holding Co 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 Insurance - Life subindustry, Cathay Financial Holding Co'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.
Cathay Financial Holding Co EV-to-OCF vs Insurance Industry
For the Insurance industry and Financial Services sector, Cathay Financial Holding Co's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Cathay Financial Holding Co's EV-to-OCF falls into.
Cathay Financial Holding Co's current Enterprise Value is $18,014 Mil.
Cathay Financial Holding Co's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $6,530 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.
Cathay Financial Holding Co (LSE:CFHS) has a EV-to-OCF of 2.76 as of Aug. 13, 2026. This is 55% above median its historical median of 1.78. According to the industry distribution chart, Cathay Financial Holding Co ranks #239 out of 505 companies in the Insurance industry, placing it in the top 47.3%.
Is Cathay Financial Holding Co's EV-to-OCF too high?
Cathay Financial Holding Co's current EV-to-OCF of 2.76 is 55% above median its 10-year median of 1.78. The Insurance industry median EV-to-OCF is 6.57. Cathay Financial Holding Co's value of 2.76 is 58% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cathay Financial Holding Co ranks #239 out of 505 companies in the Insurance industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Cathay Financial Holding Co has a GF Score™ of 55/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cathay Financial Holding Co's EV-to-OCF compare to AFL and MET?
According to the Insurance industry distribution chart, Cathay Financial Holding Co ranks #239 out of 505 companies for EV-to-OCF. This puts Cathay Financial Holding Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-OCF is 6.57. Cathay Financial Holding Co's value of 2.76 is 58% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 1.78 vs. the industry median of 6.57, Cathay Financial Holding Co has consistently been below 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 Insurance company?
The median EV-to-OCF among Insurance companies is 6.57, based on 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. Cathay Financial Holding Co's current EV-to-OCF of 2.76 is 58% below 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 Insurance industry, the median EV-to-OCF is 6.57 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cathay Financial Holding Co's current EV-to-OCF is 2.76, which is 55% above median its own 10-year median of 1.78. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cathay Financial Holding Co stock overvalued right now?
Cathay Financial Holding Co (LSE:CFHS) has a current EV-to-OCF of 2.76. The stock's GF Value™ is $14.63, compared to a current price of $19.20 — trading 31.2% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-OCF is 2.76, which is 55% above median its 10-year median of 1.78 and 58% below the Insurance industry median of 6.57. Cathay Financial Holding Co's overall GF Score™ is 55/100 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 Cathay Financial Holding Co (LSE:CFHS), the current EV-to-OCF is 2.76 as of Aug. 13, 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 Cathay Financial Holding Co (LSE:CFHS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cathay Financial Holding Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $19.20 is trading 31.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $14.63.
Key valuation signals for LSE:CFHS:
EV-to-OCF: 2.76 (55% above median its 10-year median of 1.78)
GF Value™: $14.63 vs. price of $19.20 (31.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 58% below the Insurance median (#239 of 505)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:CFHS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Cathay Financial Holding Co Ltd is a financial holding company. It has five operating segments Banking segment is engaged in permitted businesses of commercial banks; Life insurance segments is engaged in traditional insurance, investment-linked insurance and interest-sensitive sales of annuity insurance and providing financial planning services and policy loan services; Property insurance segment is engaged in fire insurance, marine insurance, land and air insurance, liability insurance, financial guarantee insurance, reinsurance and other insurance; Securities segment is engaged in brokerage, dealership, and underwriting business; and Other operating segment of which majority of revenue is from Life insurance. Geographically revenue comes from Taiwan.
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