Goodwin (LSE:GDWN) EV-to-OCF: 20.24 (As of Jul. 23, 2026) — 31% Above Median

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LSE:GDWN Goodwin PLC LSE:GDWN
71 GF Score
Price £184.20
GF Value £92.97
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Goodwin EV-to-OCF?

Goodwin LSE:GDWN +0.55% 71 EV-to-OCF is 20.24 as of Jul. 23, 2026, which is 31% above its 10-year median of 15.50. GuruFocus rates LSE:GDWN with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of £92.97 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 3,076 Industrial Products companies, Goodwin ranks worse than 64.3% on this metric.

EV-to-OCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its cash flow from operations. As of today, Goodwin's Enterprise Value is £1,418.9 Mil. Goodwin's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Oct. 2025 was £70.1 Mil. Therefore, Goodwin's EV-to-OCF for today is 20.24.

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

LSE:GDWN' s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.68   Med: 15.5   Max: 34.76
Current: 19.59

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of Goodwin was 34.76. The lowest was 4.68. And the median was 15.50.

LSE:GDWN's EV-to-OCF is ranked worse than
64.3% of 3076 companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 11.605 vs LSE:GDWN: 19.59

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 (2026-07-23), Goodwin's stock price is £184.20. Goodwin's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Oct. 2025 was £5.280. Therefore, Goodwin's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 34.89.


Goodwin  (LSE:GDWN) 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.

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

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=184.20/5.280
=34.89

Goodwin's share price for today is £184.20.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Goodwin's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Oct. 2025 was £5.280.

* 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.


Goodwin EV-to-OCF Related Terms


Goodwin EV-to-OCF Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Goodwin'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.

Goodwin EV-to-OCF Chart

Goodwin Annual Data
Trend Apr16 Apr17 Apr18 Apr19 Apr20 Apr21 Apr22 Apr23 Apr24 Apr25
EV-to-OCF
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Goodwin Semi-Annual Data
Apr16 Oct16 Apr17 Oct17 Apr18 Oct18 Apr19 Oct19 Apr20 Oct20 Apr21 Oct21 Apr22 Oct22 Apr23 Oct23 Apr24 Oct24 Apr25 Oct25
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LSE:GDWN vs GEV, ETN, PH: EV-to-OCF Comparison

For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Goodwin'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.


Goodwin EV-to-OCF vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Goodwin's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Goodwin EV-to-OCF Calculation

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

EV-to-OCF=Enterprise Value (Today)/Cash Flow from Operations (TTM)
=1418.908/70.09
=20.24

Goodwin's current Enterprise Value is £1,418.9 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Goodwin's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Oct. 2025 was £70.1 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 20.24 mean?
Goodwin (LSE:GDWN) has a EV-to-OCF of 20.24 as of Jul. 23, 2026. This is 31% above median its historical median of 15.50. Over the past decade, Goodwin's EV-to-OCF has ranged from 4.68 to 34.76. According to the industry distribution chart, Goodwin ranks #1978 out of 3076 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 64.3%.
Is Goodwin's EV-to-OCF too high?
Goodwin's current EV-to-OCF of 20.24 is 31% above median its 10-year median of 15.50. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.68 to a high of 34.76. The Industrial Products industry median EV-to-OCF is 11.61. Goodwin's value of 20.24 is 74.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Goodwin ranks #1978 out of 3076 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Goodwin has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Goodwin's EV-to-OCF compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Goodwin ranks #1978 out of 3076 companies for EV-to-OCF. This places Goodwin in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-OCF is 11.61. Goodwin's value of 20.24 is 74.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Goodwin's own EV-to-OCF has ranged from 4.68 to 34.76 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 15.50 vs. the industry median of 11.61, Goodwin has consistently been above 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 Industrial Products company?
The median EV-to-OCF among Industrial Products companies is 11.61, based on 3,076 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. Goodwin's current EV-to-OCF of 20.24 is 74.4% above 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 Industrial Products industry, the median EV-to-OCF is 11.61 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Goodwin's current EV-to-OCF is 20.24, which is 31% above median its own 10-year median of 15.50. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Goodwin stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Goodwin (LSE:GDWN) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £92.97, compared to a current price of £184.20 — trading 98.1% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-OCF is 20.24, which is 31% above median its 10-year median of 15.50 and 74.4% above the Industrial Products industry median of 11.61. Goodwin's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Goodwin (LSE:GDWN), the current EV-to-OCF is 20.24 as of Jul. 23, 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 Goodwin (LSE:GDWN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Goodwin stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of £184.20 is trading 98.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of £92.97. GuruFocus considers Goodwin to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for LSE:GDWN:

  • EV-to-OCF: 20.24 (31% above median its 10-year median of 15.50)
  • GF Value™: £92.97 vs. price of £184.20 (98.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 71/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 74.4% above the Industrial Products median (#1978 of 3076)

No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:GDWN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Goodwin Business Description

Other Exchanges GDWNl:UKGDW:Germany
Address Ivy House Foundry, Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, GBR, ST1 3NR
Goodwin PLC is a mechanical component manufacturing company. Its operating segments are the Mechanical Engineering segment which includes casting, valve, antenna, and pump manufacturer and general engineering, and the Refractory Engineering segment which consists of powder manufacture and mineral processing. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the Mechanical Engineering segment. Geographically, the company generates maximum revenue from the United Kingdom and also has its presence in Europe, the United States of America, Pacific Basin, and the rest of the world.
71GF Score

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