Hunting (LSE:HTG) EV-to-OCF: 6.12 (As of Aug. 10, 2026) — 47% Below Median

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LSE:HTG Hunting PLC LSE:HTG
81 GF Score
Price £4.43
GF Value £3.30
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Hunting EV-to-OCF?

Hunting LSE:HTG -0.89% 81 EV-to-OCF is 6.12 as of Aug. 10, 2026, which is 47% below its 10-year median of 11.59. GuruFocus rates LSE:HTG with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of £3.30 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,026 Oil & Gas companies, Hunting ranks worse than 52.34% on this metric.

EV-to-OCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its cash flow from operations. As of today, Hunting's Enterprise Value is £629.9 Mil. Hunting's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was £102.9 Mil. Therefore, Hunting's EV-to-OCF for today is 6.12.

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

LSE:HTG' s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -19.65   Med: 11.59   Max: 44.95
Current: 6.12

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of Hunting was 44.95. The lowest was -19.65. And the median was 11.59.

LSE:HTG's EV-to-OCF is ranked worse than
52.34% of 1026 companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 5.67 vs LSE:HTG: 6.12

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 (2026-08-10), Hunting's stock price is £4.43. Hunting's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was £0.182. Therefore, Hunting's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 24.34.


Hunting  (LSE:HTG) 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.

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

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=4.43/0.182
=24.34

Hunting's share price for today is £4.43.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Hunting's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was £0.182.

* 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.


Hunting EV-to-OCF Related Terms


Hunting EV-to-OCF Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Hunting'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.

Hunting EV-to-OCF Chart

Hunting Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-OCF
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Hunting Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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 Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 12.76 0.00 2.71 0.00 5.25

LSE:HTG vs SLB, BKR, FTI: EV-to-OCF Comparison

For the Oil & Gas Equipment & Services subindustry, Hunting'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.


Hunting EV-to-OCF vs Oil & Gas Industry

For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Hunting's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Hunting EV-to-OCF Calculation

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

EV-to-OCF=Enterprise Value (Today)/Cash Flow from Operations (TTM)
=629.890/102.851
=6.12

Hunting's current Enterprise Value is £629.9 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Hunting's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was £102.9 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about EV-to-OCF →
What does a EV-to-OCF of 6.12 mean?
Hunting (LSE:HTG) has a EV-to-OCF of 6.12 as of Aug. 10, 2026. This is 47% below median its historical median of 11.59. According to the industry distribution chart, Hunting ranks #537 out of 1026 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 52.3%.
Is Hunting's EV-to-OCF too high?
Hunting's current EV-to-OCF of 6.12 is 47% below median its 10-year median of 11.59. The Oil & Gas industry median EV-to-OCF is 5.67. Hunting's value of 6.12 is 7.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hunting ranks #537 out of 1026 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Hunting has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hunting's EV-to-OCF compare to SLB and BKR?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Hunting ranks #537 out of 1026 companies for EV-to-OCF. This places Hunting in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-OCF is 5.67. Hunting's value of 6.12 is 7.9% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 11.59 vs. the industry median of 5.67, Hunting 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 Oil & Gas company?
The median EV-to-OCF among Oil & Gas companies is 5.67, based on 1,026 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. Hunting's current EV-to-OCF of 6.12 is 7.9% 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 Oil & Gas industry, the median EV-to-OCF is 5.67 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hunting's current EV-to-OCF is 6.12, which is 47% below median its own 10-year median of 11.59. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hunting stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hunting (LSE:HTG) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £3.30, compared to a current price of £4.43 — trading 34.2% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-OCF is 6.12, which is 47% below median its 10-year median of 11.59 and 7.9% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 5.67. Hunting's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 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 Hunting (LSE:HTG), the current EV-to-OCF is 6.12 as of Aug. 10, 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 Hunting (LSE:HTG) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hunting stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of £4.43 is trading 34.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of £3.30. GuruFocus considers Hunting to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for LSE:HTG:

  • EV-to-OCF: 6.12 (47% below median its 10-year median of 11.59)
  • GF Value™: £3.30 vs. price of £4.43 (34.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 81/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 7.9% above the Oil & Gas median (#537 of 1026)

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


Hunting Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Address 30 Panton Street, 5th Floor, London, GBR, SW1Y 4AJ
Hunting PLC is a precision engineering group, which provides quality-assured products and services for the energy, aviation, defence, medical, and power generation sectors. It operates through five geographic segments: Hunting Titan; North America; Subsea Technologies; Europe, Middle East, and Africa; and Asia Pacific, of which Hunting Titan derives maximum revenue. Hunting has a diversified portfolio of technologies, products and services that address many areas of the energy and non-oil and gas supply chain. Its products and services include: Perforating & Logging Systems; Connection Technology & OCTG; Subsea Technologies; Advanced Manufacturing; Well Intervention Equipment; Well Test & Process Systems; Electronics; Trenchless & MWD; Organic Oil Recovery; and Others.
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