IDOX (LSE:IDOX) EV-to-OCF: 19.30 (As of Sep. 01, 2026) — 14% Above Median

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What is IDOX EV-to-OCF?

IDOX LSE:IDOX -1.75% 47 EV-to-OCF is 19.30 as of Sep. 01, 2026, which is 14% above its 10-year median of 16.93. GuruFocus rates LSE:IDOX with a GF Score™ of 47/100 and a GF Value™ of £0.77. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,876 Software companies, IDOX ranks worse than 76.67% on this metric.

EV-to-OCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its cash flow from operations. As of today, IDOX's Enterprise Value is £383.53 Mil. IDOX's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Oct. 2025 was £19.88 Mil. Therefore, IDOX's EV-to-OCF for today is 19.30.

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

LSE:IDOX' s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 11.06   Med: 16.93   Max: 37.66
Current: 19.3

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of IDOX was 37.66. The lowest was 11.06. And the median was 16.93.

LSE:IDOX's EV-to-OCF is ranked worse than
76.67% of 2876 companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 6.91 vs LSE:IDOX: 19.30

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 (2026-09-01), IDOX's stock price is £0.784. IDOX's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Oct. 2025 was £0.013. Therefore, IDOX's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 60.31.


IDOX  (LSE:IDOX) 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.

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

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=0.784/0.013
=60.31

IDOX's share price for today is £0.784.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. IDOX's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Oct. 2025 was £0.013.

* 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.


IDOX EV-to-OCF Related Terms


IDOX EV-to-OCF Historical Data

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The historical data trend for IDOX'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.

IDOX EV-to-OCF Chart

IDOX Annual Data
Trend Oct16 Oct17 Oct18 Oct19 Oct20 Oct21 Oct22 Oct23 Oct24 Oct25
EV-to-OCF
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IDOX Semi-Annual Data
Apr16 Oct16 Apr17 Oct17 Apr18 Oct18 Apr19 Oct19 Apr20 Oct20 Apr21 Oct21 Apr22 Oct22 Apr23 Oct23 Apr24 Oct24 Apr25 Oct25
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 15.92 0.00 13.57 0.00 16.98

LSE:IDOX vs CRM, SHOP, UBER: EV-to-OCF Comparison

For the Software - Application subindustry, IDOX'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.


IDOX EV-to-OCF vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, IDOX's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:

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


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IDOX EV-to-OCF Calculation

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

EV-to-OCF=Enterprise Value (Today)/Cash Flow from Operations (TTM)
=383.534/19.875
=19.30

IDOX's current Enterprise Value is £383.53 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. IDOX's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Oct. 2025 was £19.88 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 19.30 mean?
IDOX (LSE:IDOX) has a EV-to-OCF of 19.30 as of Sep. 01, 2026. This is 14% above median its historical median of 16.93. Over the past decade, IDOX's EV-to-OCF has ranged from 11.06 to 37.66. According to the industry distribution chart, IDOX ranks #2205 out of 2876 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 76.7%.
Is IDOX's EV-to-OCF too high?
IDOX's current EV-to-OCF of 19.30 is 14% above median its 10-year median of 16.93. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 11.06 to a high of 37.66. The Software industry median EV-to-OCF is 6.91. IDOX's value of 19.30 is 179.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, IDOX ranks #2205 out of 2876 companies in the Software industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, IDOX has a GF Score™ of 47/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does IDOX's EV-to-OCF compare to CRM and SHOP?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, IDOX ranks #2205 out of 2876 companies for EV-to-OCF. This places IDOX in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-OCF is 6.91. IDOX's value of 19.30 is 179.3% above this benchmark. Historically, IDOX's own EV-to-OCF has ranged from 11.06 to 37.66 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 16.93 vs. the industry median of 6.91, IDOX 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 a Software company?
The median EV-to-OCF among Software companies is 6.91, based on 2,876 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. IDOX's current EV-to-OCF of 19.30 is 179.3% 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 Software 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. IDOX's current EV-to-OCF is 19.30, which is 14% above median its own 10-year median of 16.93. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is IDOX stock overvalued right now?
IDOX (LSE:IDOX) has a current EV-to-OCF of 19.30. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.77, compared to a current price of £0.78 — trading 1.8% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-OCF is 19.30, which is 14% above median its 10-year median of 16.93 and 179.3% above the Software industry median of 6.91. IDOX's overall GF Score™ is 47/100 with 7 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 IDOX (LSE:IDOX), the current EV-to-OCF is 19.30 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.

Is IDOX (LSE:IDOX) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, IDOX stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of £0.78 is trading 1.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of £0.77.

Key valuation signals for LSE:IDOX:

  • EV-to-OCF: 19.30 (14% above median its 10-year median of 16.93)
  • GF Value™: £0.77 vs. price of £0.78 (1.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 47/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 179.3% above the Software median (#2205 of 2876)

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


IDOX Business Description

Address Forsyth Road, Unit 5, Woking 8, Surrey, GBR, GU21 5SB
IDOX PLC is a supplier of software and services for the management of Local Government and other organizations. The company provides public sector companies with tools to manage information and knowledge, documents, content, business processes and workflow, and elections management solutions. Its operating segments include Land, Property & Public Protection (LPPP), Assets and Communities. The company generates majority of its revenue from the LPPP segment, which includes delivering specialist information management and data services solutions and services to the public sector and private sectors. Geographically, it derives the maximum revenue from the United Kingdom, followed by the USA, the Rest of Europe and the Rest of the World.
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