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Fisher (James) & SonsLSE:FSJ -3.49%68 EV-to-OCF is 5.50 as of Aug. 03, 2026, which is 42% below its 10-year median of 9.46. GuruFocus rates LSE:FSJ with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of £2.67 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,009 Transportation companies, Fisher (James) & Sons ranks better than 63.13% on this metric.
EV-to-OCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its cash flow from operations. As of today, Fisher (James) & Sons's Enterprise Value is £368.1 Mil.
Fisher (James) & Sons's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was £66.9 Mil. Therefore, Fisher (James) & Sons's EV-to-OCF for today is 5.50.
The historical rank and industry rank for Fisher (James) & Sons's EV-to-OCF or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:FSJ'
s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.93 Med: 9.46 Max: 52.35
Current: 5.72
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of Fisher (James) & Sons was 52.35. The lowest was 3.93. And the median was 9.46.
LSE:FSJ's EV-to-OCF is ranked better than 63.13% of 1009
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 7.92
vs LSE:FSJ: 5.72
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.
Fisher (James) & Sons (LSE:FSJ) 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.
Fisher (James) & Sons's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Fisher (James) & Sons's share price for today is £4.43.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Fisher (James) & Sons's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was £-0.087.
* 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.
* 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.
Fisher (James) & Sons EV-to-OCF Competitor Comparison
For the Marine Shipping subindustry, Fisher (James) & Sons'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.
Fisher (James) & Sons EV-to-OCF vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Fisher (James) & Sons's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Fisher (James) & Sons's EV-to-OCF falls into.
Fisher (James) & Sons's current Enterprise Value is £368.1 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Fisher (James) & Sons's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was £66.9 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.
Fisher (James) & Sons (LSE:FSJ) has a EV-to-OCF of 5.50 as of Aug. 03, 2026. This is 42% below median its historical median of 9.46. Over the past decade, Fisher (James) & Sons' EV-to-OCF has ranged from 3.93 to 52.35. According to the industry distribution chart, Fisher (James) & Sons ranks #372 out of 1009 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 36.9%.
Is Fisher (James) & Sons' EV-to-OCF too high?
Fisher (James) & Sons' current EV-to-OCF of 5.50 is 42% below median its 10-year median of 9.46. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.93 to a high of 52.35. The Transportation industry median EV-to-OCF is 7.92. Fisher (James) & Sons' value of 5.50 is 30.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Fisher (James) & Sons ranks #372 out of 1009 companies in the Transportation industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Fisher (James) & Sons has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Fisher (James) & Sons' EV-to-OCF compare to competitors?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Fisher (James) & Sons ranks #372 out of 1009 companies for EV-to-OCF. This puts Fisher (James) & Sons in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-OCF is 7.92. Fisher (James) & Sons' value of 5.50 is 30.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Fisher (James) & Sons' own EV-to-OCF has ranged from 3.93 to 52.35 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 9.46 vs. the industry median of 7.92, Fisher (James) & Sons 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 a Transportation company?
The median EV-to-OCF among Transportation companies is 7.92, based on 1,009 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. Fisher (James) & Sons's current EV-to-OCF of 5.50 is 30.6% 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 Transportation industry, the median EV-to-OCF is 7.92 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Fisher (James) & Sons's current EV-to-OCF is 5.50, which is 42% below median its own 10-year median of 9.46. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Fisher (James) & Sons stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fisher (James) & Sons (LSE:FSJ) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £2.67, compared to a current price of £4.43 — trading 65.9% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-OCF is 5.50, which is 42% below median its 10-year median of 9.46 and 30.6% below the Transportation industry median of 7.92. Fisher (James) & Sons' overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 3 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 Fisher (James) & Sons (LSE:FSJ), the current EV-to-OCF is 5.50 as of Aug. 03, 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 Fisher (James) & Sons (LSE:FSJ) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fisher (James) & Sons stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of £4.43 is trading 65.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of £2.67.
GuruFocus considers Fisher (James) & Sons to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:FSJ:
EV-to-OCF: 5.50 (42% below median its 10-year median of 9.46)
GF Value™: £2.67 vs. price of £4.43 (65.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 30.6% below the Transportation median (#372 of 1009)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:FSJ stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Fisher (James) & Sons PLC operates in the following segments: Energy, Defence, and Maritime Transport. A majority of its revenue is derived from the Energy segment, which provides services to the energy and renewables markets, including compressor services in Oil and Gas markets and bubble curtains for offshore wind, inspection, repair and maintenance, commissioning, cable and blade maintenance, and support in Renewables and Subsea and Decommissioning services. The Maritime Transport comprises the Tankship business, Cattedown Wharves, and Fendercare, and the Defence segment provides submarine rescue, defence diving, special forces vehicles, submarine platforms, and commercial diving and hyperbaric systems. Geographically, it derives key revenue from Middle East, Africa and Americas.
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