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What is Polar Capital Global Financials Trust EV-to-OCF?
Polar Capital Global Financials TrustLSE:PCFT -0.60%39 EV-to-OCF is 1.19 as of Aug. 09, 2026, which is 56% below its 10-year median of 2.73. GuruFocus rates LSE:PCFT with a GF Score™ of 39/100. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,501 Asset Management companies, Polar Capital Global Financials Trust ranks better than 59.96% on this metric.
LSE:PCFT'
s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3057.08 Med: 2.73 Max: 167.03
Current: 1.19
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of Polar Capital Global Financials Trust was 167.03. The lowest was -3057.08. And the median was 2.73.
LSE:PCFT's EV-to-OCF is ranked better than 59.96% of 1501
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 5.95
vs LSE:PCFT: 1.19
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.
Polar Capital Global Financials Trust (LSE:PCFT) 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.
Polar Capital Global Financials Trust's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Polar Capital Global Financials Trust's share price for today is £2.505.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Polar Capital Global Financials Trust's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 was £0.252.
* 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.
Polar Capital Global Financials Trust EV-to-OCF Related Terms
Polar Capital Global Financials Trust 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.
Polar Capital Global Financials Trust EV-to-OCF Chart
For the Asset Management subindustry, Polar Capital Global Financials Trust'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.
Polar Capital Global Financials Trust EV-to-OCF vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Polar Capital Global Financials Trust's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Polar Capital Global Financials Trust's EV-to-OCF falls into.
* 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.
Polar Capital Global Financials Trust (LSE:PCFT) has a EV-to-OCF of 1.19 as of Aug. 09, 2026. This is 56% below median its historical median of 2.73. According to the industry distribution chart, Polar Capital Global Financials Trust ranks #601 out of 1501 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 40%.
Is Polar Capital Global Financials Trust's EV-to-OCF too high?
Polar Capital Global Financials Trust's current EV-to-OCF of 1.19 is 56% below median its 10-year median of 2.73. The Asset Management industry median EV-to-OCF is 5.95. Polar Capital Global Financials Trust's value of 1.19 is 80% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Polar Capital Global Financials Trust ranks #601 out of 1501 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Polar Capital Global Financials Trust has a GF Score™ of 39/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Polar Capital Global Financials Trust's EV-to-OCF compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Polar Capital Global Financials Trust ranks #601 out of 1501 companies for EV-to-OCF. This puts Polar Capital Global Financials Trust in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-OCF is 5.95. Polar Capital Global Financials Trust's value of 1.19 is 80% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 2.73 vs. the industry median of 5.95, Polar Capital Global Financials Trust has consistently been below 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 Asset Management company?
The median EV-to-OCF among Asset Management companies is 5.95, based on 1,501 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. Polar Capital Global Financials Trust's current EV-to-OCF of 1.19 is 80% below 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 Asset Management industry, the median EV-to-OCF is 5.95 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Polar Capital Global Financials Trust's current EV-to-OCF is 1.19, which is 56% below median its own 10-year median of 2.73. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Polar Capital Global Financials Trust stock overvalued right now?
Polar Capital Global Financials Trust (LSE:PCFT) has a current EV-to-OCF of 1.19. The current EV-to-OCF is 1.19, which is 56% below median its 10-year median of 2.73 and 80% below the Asset Management industry median of 5.95. Polar Capital Global Financials Trust's overall GF Score™ is 39/100 with 6 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 Polar Capital Global Financials Trust (LSE:PCFT), the current EV-to-OCF is 1.19 as of Aug. 09, 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.
Polar Capital Global Financials Trust PLC is an asset management firm based in the United Kingdom. Its core objective is to provide its investors with a growing dividend income with capital appreciation. To achieve this, it invests in listed or quoted securities issued by companies in the financial sector operating in the banking, insurance, property and other subsectors. Its portfolio entails equities, index-linked and other debt securities, cash deposits, money market instruments, foreign currency exchange transactions, forward transactions, index options, and other instruments, including derivatives. It has a diversified portfolio of investments in different geographical regions such as North America, Europe, Asia, the United Kingdom, Latin America, Japan and East Europe.
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