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MetirLSE:MET EV-to-OCF is -2.53 as of Sep. 12, 2026. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,492 Hardware companies, Metir ranks better than 67.26% on this metric.
EV-to-OCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its cash flow from operations. As of today, Metir's Enterprise Value is £1.94 Mil.
Metir's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was £-0.77 Mil. Therefore, Metir's EV-to-OCF for today is -2.53.
The historical rank and industry rank for Metir's EV-to-OCF or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:MET'
s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -4.64 Med: -0.07 Max: 1.7
Current: -2.53
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of Metir was 1.70. The lowest was -4.64. And the median was -0.07.
LSE:MET's EV-to-OCF is ranked better than 67.26% of 2492
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 7.945
vs LSE:MET: -2.53
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 (2026-09-12), Metir's stock price is £0.00675.
Metir's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was £-0.004. Therefore, Metir's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is At Loss.
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.
Metir's share price for today is £0.00675.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Metir's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was £-0.004.
* 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.
Metir EV-to-OCF Related Terms
Metir EV-to-OCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Metir'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 Scientific & Technical Instruments subindustry, Metir'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.
Metir EV-to-OCF vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Metir's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Metir's EV-to-OCF falls into.
Metir's current Enterprise Value is £1.94 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Metir's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was £-0.77 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.
Metir (LSE:MET) has a EV-to-OCF of -2.53 as of Sep. 12, 2026. According to the industry distribution chart, Metir ranks #816 out of 2492 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 32.7%.
Is Metir's EV-to-OCF too high?
Metir's current EV-to-OCF is -2.53. Based on the distribution chart, Metir ranks #816 out of 2492 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above the industry midpoint.
How does Metir's EV-to-OCF compare to GRMN and COHR?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Metir ranks #816 out of 2492 companies for EV-to-OCF. This puts Metir in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-OCF is 7.95. 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 Hardware company?
The median EV-to-OCF among Hardware companies is 7.95, based on 2,492 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 Hardware industry, the median EV-to-OCF is 7.95 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Metir's current EV-to-OCF is -2.53. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Metir stock overvalued right now?
Metir (LSE:MET) has a current EV-to-OCF of -2.53. The current EV-to-OCF is -2.53. 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 Metir (LSE:MET), the current EV-to-OCF is -2.53 as of Sep. 12, 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.
Metir PLC, formerly Microsaic Systems PLC is principally focused on monitoring water for toxins and pathogens by integrating its wider equipment portfolio with the manufacture of specialized Microtox reagent consumables. The company's micro-mass spectrometer system and Modern Water water testing solutions enables analytical detection and characterization at the point of need, whether within a mobile testing capability, conventional laboratory setting, or within a bioprocessing facility for continuous detection of data at multiple steps. The company has one business segment, being the research, development, and commercialization of scientific instruments.
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