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Mercantile Ports and LogisticsLSE:MPL +11.76% EV-to-OCF is 19.85 as of Aug. 06, 2026. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,009 Transportation companies, Mercantile Ports and Logistics ranks worse than 84.04% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Mercantile Ports and Logistics's EV-to-OCF or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:MPL'
s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -512.21 Med: -7.95 Max: 972.91
Current: 18.97
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of Mercantile Ports and Logistics was 972.91. The lowest was -512.21. And the median was -7.95.
LSE:MPL's EV-to-OCF is ranked worse than 84.04% of 1009
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 7.95
vs LSE:MPL: 18.97
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.
Mercantile Ports and Logistics (LSE:MPL) 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.
Mercantile Ports and Logistics's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Mercantile Ports and Logistics's share price for today is £0.019.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Mercantile Ports and Logistics's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was £-0.081.
* 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.
Mercantile Ports and Logistics EV-to-OCF Related Terms
Mercantile Ports and Logistics EV-to-OCF Historical Data
* 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 Marine Shipping subindustry, Mercantile Ports and Logistics'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.
Mercantile Ports and Logistics EV-to-OCF vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Mercantile Ports and Logistics's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Mercantile Ports and Logistics's EV-to-OCF falls into.
Mercantile Ports and Logistics's current Enterprise Value is £44.04 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Mercantile Ports and Logistics's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was £2.22 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.
Mercantile Ports and Logistics (LSE:MPL) has a EV-to-OCF of 19.85 as of Aug. 06, 2026. According to the industry distribution chart, Mercantile Ports and Logistics ranks #848 out of 1009 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 84%.
Is Mercantile Ports and Logistics' EV-to-OCF too high?
Mercantile Ports and Logistics' current EV-to-OCF is 19.85. The Transportation industry median EV-to-OCF is 7.95. Mercantile Ports and Logistics' value of 19.85 is 149.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Mercantile Ports and Logistics ranks #848 out of 1009 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers.
How does Mercantile Ports and Logistics' EV-to-OCF compare to KEX?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Mercantile Ports and Logistics ranks #848 out of 1009 companies for EV-to-OCF. This places Mercantile Ports and Logistics in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-OCF is 7.95. Mercantile Ports and Logistics' value of 19.85 is 149.7% above this benchmark. 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 Transportation company?
The median EV-to-OCF among Transportation companies is 7.95, based on 1,009 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. Mercantile Ports and Logistics's current EV-to-OCF of 19.85 is 149.7% 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 Transportation 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. Mercantile Ports and Logistics's current EV-to-OCF is 19.85. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Mercantile Ports and Logistics stock overvalued right now?
Mercantile Ports and Logistics (LSE:MPL) has a current EV-to-OCF of 19.85. The current EV-to-OCF is 19.85 and 149.7% above the Transportation industry median of 7.95. 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 Mercantile Ports and Logistics (LSE:MPL), the current EV-to-OCF is 19.85 as of Aug. 06, 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.
Mercantile Ports and Logistics Ltd develops, owns, and operates port and logistics facilities. The site of the company's first project is at Karanja Creek in the Raigad district of Maharashtra, where it intends to develop and operate a modern and efficient port and logistics complex. At the Karanja port, the company focuses on mid-stream discharge and loading of cargo while vessels wait at anchorage for a berth in JNPT, and coastal movement of cargoes, such as containers, cement, and other break-bulk cargo, which typically ply in smaller vessels. The company has only one operating and geographic segment, being the project on hand in India. The company generates the majority of its revenue from lease income operations.
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