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ChesnaraLSE:CSN -0.88%41 EV-to-OCF is -3.84 as of Aug. 05, 2026. GuruFocus rates LSE:CSN with a GF Score™ of 41/100. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 503 Insurance companies, Chesnara ranks better than 86.08% on this metric.
EV-to-OCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its cash flow from operations. As of today, Chesnara's Enterprise Value is £843.2 Mil.
Chesnara's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was £-219.8 Mil. Therefore, Chesnara's EV-to-OCF for today is -3.84.
The historical rank and industry rank for Chesnara's EV-to-OCF or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:CSN'
s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -13.98 Med: 6.58 Max: 174.48
Current: -3.85
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of Chesnara was 174.48. The lowest was -13.98. And the median was 6.58.
LSE:CSN's EV-to-OCF is ranked better than 86.08% of 503
companies
in the Insurance industry
Industry Median: 6.91
vs LSE:CSN: -3.85
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.
Chesnara's share price for today is £3.395.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Chesnara's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was £-0.050.
* 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.
Chesnara EV-to-OCF Related Terms
Chesnara EV-to-OCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Chesnara'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.
For the Insurance - Life subindustry, Chesnara'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.
Chesnara EV-to-OCF vs Insurance Industry
For the Insurance industry and Financial Services sector, Chesnara's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Chesnara's EV-to-OCF falls into.
Chesnara's current Enterprise Value is £843.2 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Chesnara's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was £-219.8 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.
Chesnara (LSE:CSN) has a EV-to-OCF of -3.84 as of Aug. 05, 2026. According to the industry distribution chart, Chesnara ranks #70 out of 503 companies in the Insurance industry, placing it in the top 13.9%.
Is Chesnara's EV-to-OCF too high?
Chesnara's current EV-to-OCF is -3.84. Based on the distribution chart, Chesnara ranks #70 out of 503 companies in the Insurance industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Chesnara has a GF Score™ of 41/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Chesnara's EV-to-OCF compare to AFL and MET?
According to the Insurance industry distribution chart, Chesnara ranks #70 out of 503 companies for EV-to-OCF. This places Chesnara in the top 14% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-OCF is 6.91. 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 6.91, based on 503 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 Insurance industry, the median EV-to-OCF is 6.91 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Chesnara's current EV-to-OCF is -3.84. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Chesnara stock overvalued right now?
Chesnara (LSE:CSN) has a current EV-to-OCF of -3.84. The current EV-to-OCF is -3.84. Chesnara's overall GF Score™ is 41/100 with 5 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 Chesnara (LSE:CSN), the current EV-to-OCF is -3.84 as of Aug. 05, 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.
Chesnara PLC is engaged in the life assurance and pensions business, operating as a consolidator of life insurance and retirement savings portfolios. The Group has three reportable segments: UK, Sweden, and the Netherlands. The UK segment comprises life insurance and pensions operations through Countrywide Assured plc. The Sweden segment includes Movestic, which focuses on unit-linked pension business and provides life and health products. The Netherlands segment represents the combined Dutch life insurance business under the Scildon brand, following the integration of Waard and Scildon, and offers protection, individual savings, and group pension contracts.
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