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Herald Investment TrustLSE:HRI 37 EV-to-OCF is -0.11 as of Sep. 01, 2026. GuruFocus rates LSE:HRI with a GF Score™ of 37/100. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,503 Asset Management companies, Herald Investment Trust ranks better than 61.34% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Herald Investment Trust's EV-to-OCF or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:HRI'
s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -0.11 Med: 19.78 Max: 137.24
Current: -0.11
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of Herald Investment Trust was 137.24. The lowest was -0.11. And the median was 19.78.
LSE:HRI's EV-to-OCF is ranked better than 61.34% of 1503
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 5.82
vs LSE:HRI: -0.11
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.
Herald Investment Trust's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Herald Investment Trust's share price for today is £29.95.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Herald Investment Trust's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was £8.952.
* 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.
For the Asset Management subindustry, Herald Investment Trust'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.
Herald Investment Trust EV-to-OCF vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Herald Investment Trust's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Herald Investment Trust's EV-to-OCF falls into.
Herald Investment Trust's current Enterprise Value is £-68.0 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Herald Investment Trust's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was £615.7 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.
Herald Investment Trust (LSE:HRI) has a EV-to-OCF of -0.11 as of Sep. 01, 2026. According to the industry distribution chart, Herald Investment Trust ranks #581 out of 1503 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 38.7%.
Is Herald Investment Trust's EV-to-OCF too high?
Herald Investment Trust's current EV-to-OCF is -0.11. Based on the distribution chart, Herald Investment Trust ranks #581 out of 1503 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Herald Investment Trust has a GF Score™ of 37/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Herald Investment Trust's EV-to-OCF compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Herald Investment Trust ranks #581 out of 1503 companies for EV-to-OCF. This puts Herald Investment Trust in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-OCF is 5.82. 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 Asset Management company?
The median EV-to-OCF among Asset Management companies is 5.82, based on 1,503 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 Asset Management industry, the median EV-to-OCF is 5.82 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Herald Investment Trust's current EV-to-OCF is -0.11. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Herald Investment Trust stock overvalued right now?
Herald Investment Trust (LSE:HRI) has a current EV-to-OCF of -0.11. The current EV-to-OCF is -0.11. Herald Investment Trust's overall GF Score™ is 37/100 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 Herald Investment Trust (LSE:HRI), the current EV-to-OCF is -0.11 as of Sep. 01, 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.
Herald Investment Trust PLC is a UK-based investment trust that aims to capital appreciation through investments in smaller quoted companies in the areas of telecommunications, multimedia, and technology on a long-term basis. It focuses on a diversified portfolio that offers long-term growth potential and benchmarks its performance against the technology sector. The trust's investment portfolio includes companies that are in the business of software and computer services, technology hardware and equipment, printing and publishing, industrial sectors, support services, and others. Geographically, investments of the company are spread across the UK, North America, Japan, Asia-Pacific, Europe, the Middle East and Africa. The trust's revenue mainly consists of dividends and interest.
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