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PCI-PALLSE:PCIP 46 EV-to-OCF is 80.56 as of Jul. 21, 2026. GuruFocus rates LSE:PCIP with a GF Score™ of 46/100 and a GF Value™ of £0.72 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,878 Software companies, PCI-PAL ranks worse than 94.27% on this metric.
EV-to-OCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its cash flow from operations. As of today, PCI-PAL's Enterprise Value is £27.63 Mil.
PCI-PAL's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was £0.34 Mil. Therefore, PCI-PAL's EV-to-OCF for today is 80.56.
The historical rank and industry rank for PCI-PAL's EV-to-OCF or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:PCIP'
s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -33.6 Med: -2.79 Max: 277.43
Current: 80.56
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of PCI-PAL was 277.43. The lowest was -33.60. And the median was -2.79.
LSE:PCIP's EV-to-OCF is ranked worse than 94.27% of 2878
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 6.68
vs LSE:PCIP: 80.56
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 (2026-07-21), PCI-PAL's stock price is £0.435.
PCI-PAL's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was £-0.006. Therefore, PCI-PAL's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is At Loss.
PCI-PAL (LSE:PCIP) 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.
PCI-PAL's share price for today is £0.435.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. PCI-PAL's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was £-0.006.
* 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.
PCI-PAL EV-to-OCF Related Terms
PCI-PAL EV-to-OCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for PCI-PAL'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.
LSE:PCIP vs MSFT, ORCL, PLTR: EV-to-OCF Comparison
For the Software - Infrastructure subindustry, PCI-PAL'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.
PCI-PAL EV-to-OCF vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, PCI-PAL's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where PCI-PAL's EV-to-OCF falls into.
PCI-PAL's current Enterprise Value is £27.63 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. PCI-PAL's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was £0.34 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.
PCI-PAL (LSE:PCIP) has a EV-to-OCF of 80.56 as of Jul. 21, 2026. According to the industry distribution chart, PCI-PAL ranks #2713 out of 2878 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 94.3%.
Is PCI-PAL's EV-to-OCF too high?
PCI-PAL's current EV-to-OCF is 80.56. The Software industry median EV-to-OCF is 6.68. PCI-PAL's value of 80.56 is 1106% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, PCI-PAL ranks #2713 out of 2878 companies in the Software industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, PCI-PAL has a GF Score™ of 46/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does PCI-PAL's EV-to-OCF compare to MSFT and ORCL?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, PCI-PAL ranks #2713 out of 2878 companies for EV-to-OCF. This places PCI-PAL in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-OCF is 6.68. PCI-PAL's value of 80.56 is 1106% 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 Software company?
The median EV-to-OCF among Software companies is 6.68, based on 2,878 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. PCI-PAL's current EV-to-OCF of 80.56 is 1106% 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 6.68 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. PCI-PAL's current EV-to-OCF is 80.56. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is PCI-PAL stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PCI-PAL (LSE:PCIP) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.72, compared to a current price of £0.44 — trading 39.6% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-OCF is 80.56 and 1106% above the Software industry median of 6.68. PCI-PAL's overall GF Score™ is 46/100 with 2 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 PCI-PAL (LSE:PCIP), the current EV-to-OCF is 80.56 as of Jul. 21, 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 PCI-PAL (LSE:PCIP) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PCI-PAL stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £0.44 is trading 39.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of £0.72.
GuruFocus considers PCI-PAL to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for LSE:PCIP:
EV-to-OCF: 80.56
GF Value™: £0.72 vs. price of £0.44 (39.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 1106% above the Software median (#2713 of 2878)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:PCIP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
PCI-PAL PLC is a holding company engaged in the peripheral component interconnect (PCI) and telephony services business. It operates as a specialist provider of secure payments solutions, including a cloud-based, Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard compliant suite. Its business activities include accepting contracts across a range of market sectors including retail, services, leisure, public, and charity sector. It operates the business across the United Kingdom serving the other markets. It operates one business sector: the service of providing data secure payment card authorizations for call centre operations and this is delivered on a regional basis. The company operates in EMEA, North America and ANZ region, out of which it generates maximum revenue from EMEA.
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