Contango Holdings (LSE:CGO) EV-to-OCF: -34.64 (As of Sep. 13, 2026)

Author: Vera Yuan Vera Yuan
Vera Yuan
Vera Yuan
Director of Data and Quant Analytics at GuruFocus
Focused on building reliable datasets, financial models, and research tools for value-minded investors. Committed to turning complex data into practical guidance for value-investing and long-term wealth.
Reviewed by: Charlie Tian Charlie Tian
Charlie Tian
Charlie Tian
Founder & CEO of GuruFocus
Dr. Charlie Tian is the founder and CEO of GuruFocus.com, a leading global investment research platform established in 2004. With a Ph.D. in physics, Dr. Tian transitioned from science to finance, applying a data-driven, disciplined approach to value investing.

What is Contango Holdings EV-to-OCF?

Contango Holdings LSE:CGO EV-to-OCF is -34.64 as of Sep. 13, 2026. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 190 Other Energy Sources companies, Contango Holdings ranks better than 85.26% on this metric.

EV-to-OCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its cash flow from operations. As of today, Contango Holdings's Enterprise Value is £13.65 Mil. Contango Holdings's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Nov. 2025 was £-0.39 Mil. Therefore, Contango Holdings's EV-to-OCF for today is -34.64.

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

LSE:CGO' s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -34.64   Med: 0   Max: -34.64
Current: -34.64

During the past 9 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of Contango Holdings was -34.64. The lowest was -34.64. And the median was .

LSE:CGO's EV-to-OCF is ranked better than
85.26% of 190 companies
in the Other Energy Sources industry
Industry Median: 1.57 vs LSE:CGO: -34.64

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 (2026-09-13), Contango Holdings's stock price is £0.00725. Contango Holdings's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Nov. 2025 was £0.010. Therefore, Contango Holdings's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 0.73.


Contango Holdings  (LSE:CGO) 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.

Contango Holdings's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=0.00725/0.010
=0.73

Contango Holdings's share price for today is £0.00725.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Contango Holdings's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Nov. 2025 was £0.010.

* 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.


Contango Holdings EV-to-OCF Related Terms


Contango Holdings EV-to-OCF Historical Data

* Premium members only.

The historical data trend for Contango Holdings'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.

Contango Holdings EV-to-OCF Chart

Contango Holdings Annual Data
Trend May17 May18 May19 May20 May21 May22 May23 May24 May25
EV-to-OCF
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only -10.90 -11.27 -15.00 -5.34 -5.76

Contango Holdings Semi-Annual Data
May17 Nov17 May18 May19 May20 Nov20 May21 Nov21 May22 Nov22 May23 Nov23 May24 Nov24 May25 Nov25
EV-to-OCF Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.00 -5.34 0.00 -5.76 0.00

LSE:CGO vs CNR: EV-to-OCF Comparison

For the Thermal Coal subindustry, Contango 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.


Contango Holdings EV-to-OCF vs Other Energy Sources Industry

For the Other Energy Sources industry and Energy sector, Contango Holdings's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:

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



Contango Holdings EV-to-OCF Calculation

Contango Holdings's EV-to-OCF for today is calculated as:

EV-to-OCF=Enterprise Value (Today)/Cash Flow from Operations (TTM)
=13.650/-0.394
=-34.64

Contango Holdings's current Enterprise Value is £13.65 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Contango Holdings's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Nov. 2025 was £-0.39 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 -34.64 mean?
Contango Holdings (LSE:CGO) has a EV-to-OCF of -34.64 as of Sep. 13, 2026. According to the industry distribution chart, Contango Holdings ranks #28 out of 190 companies in the Other Energy Sources industry, placing it in the top 14.7%.
Is Contango Holdings' EV-to-OCF too high?
Contango Holdings' current EV-to-OCF is -34.64. Based on the distribution chart, Contango Holdings ranks #28 out of 190 companies in the Other Energy Sources industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers.
How does Contango Holdings' EV-to-OCF compare to CNR?
According to the Other Energy Sources industry distribution chart, Contango Holdings ranks #28 out of 190 companies for EV-to-OCF. This places Contango Holdings in the top 15% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-OCF is 1.57. 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 Other Energy Sources company?
The median EV-to-OCF among Other Energy Sources companies is 1.57, based on 190 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 Other Energy Sources industry, the median EV-to-OCF is 1.57 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Contango Holdings's current EV-to-OCF is -34.64. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Contango Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Contango Holdings (LSE:CGO) has a current EV-to-OCF of -34.64. The current EV-to-OCF is -34.64. 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 Contango Holdings (LSE:CGO), the current EV-to-OCF is -34.64 as of Sep. 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.

Contango Holdings Business Description

Address 1 Charterhouse Mews, London, GBR, EC1M 6BB
Contango Holdings PLC is a natural resource development company. It is engaged in the mining business and associated in fully integrated coke production development opportunity. The projects of the company are the Muchesu Project in Zimbabwe and the development of the Garalo-Ntiela Gold Project in Mali.