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LPA GroupLSE:LPA 30 EV-to-OCF is -10.31 as of Sep. 08, 2026. GuruFocus rates LSE:LPA with a GF Score™ of 30/100 and a GF Value™ of £0.64 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,084 Industrial Products companies, LPA Group ranks better than 80.45% on this metric.
EV-to-OCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its cash flow from operations. As of today, LPA Group's Enterprise Value is £15.94 Mil.
LPA Group's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was £-1.55 Mil. Therefore, LPA Group's EV-to-OCF for today is -10.31.
The historical rank and industry rank for LPA Group's EV-to-OCF or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:LPA'
s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -25.98 Med: 15.56 Max: 180.49
Current: -10.31
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of LPA Group was 180.49. The lowest was -25.98. And the median was 15.56.
LSE:LPA's EV-to-OCF is ranked better than 80.45% of 3084
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 11.345
vs LSE:LPA: -10.31
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.
LPA Group's share price for today is £0.775.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. LPA Group's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was £0.015.
* 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.
LPA Group EV-to-OCF Related Terms
LPA Group EV-to-OCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for LPA Group'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.
For the Electrical Equipment & Parts subindustry, LPA Group'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.
LPA Group EV-to-OCF vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, LPA Group's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where LPA Group's EV-to-OCF falls into.
LPA Group's current Enterprise Value is £15.94 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. LPA Group's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was £-1.55 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.
LPA Group (LSE:LPA) has a EV-to-OCF of -10.31 as of Sep. 08, 2026. According to the industry distribution chart, LPA Group ranks #603 out of 3084 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 19.6%.
Is LPA Group's EV-to-OCF too high?
LPA Group's current EV-to-OCF is -10.31. Based on the distribution chart, LPA Group ranks #603 out of 3084 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, LPA Group has a GF Score™ of 30/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does LPA Group's EV-to-OCF compare to VRT and BE?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, LPA Group ranks #603 out of 3084 companies for EV-to-OCF. This places LPA Group in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-OCF is 11.35. 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 11.35, based on 3,084 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 Industrial Products industry, the median EV-to-OCF is 11.35 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. LPA Group's current EV-to-OCF is -10.31. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is LPA Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LPA Group (LSE:LPA) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.64, compared to a current price of £0.78 — trading 21.1% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-OCF is -10.31. LPA Group's overall GF Score™ is 30/100 with 8 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 LPA Group (LSE:LPA), the current EV-to-OCF is -10.31 as of Sep. 08, 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 LPA Group (LSE:LPA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LPA Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of £0.78 is trading 21.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of £0.64.
GuruFocus considers LPA Group to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:LPA:
EV-to-OCF: -10.31
GF Value™: £0.64 vs. price of £0.78 (21.1% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:LPA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
LPA Group PLC is a designer, manufacturer, and supplier of LED lighting, industrial electrical, electro mechanical systems, and is a distributor of engineered components. The Group comprises three divisions: LPA Connection Systems (electro-mechanical), LPA Lighting Systems (lighting & electronics) and LPA Channel Electric (engineered component distribution), which collectively design, manufacture and market industrial electrical and electronic products. It operates across three market segments: Rail; Aerospace & Defence and Other Its geographic markets are the United Kingdom, Rest of Europe, Rest of World. The majority of its revenue originates in the United Kingdom.
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