PHSC (LSE:PHSC) EV-to-OCF: -3.08 (As of Aug. 10, 2026)

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What is PHSC EV-to-OCF?

PHSC LSE:PHSC EV-to-OCF is -3.08 as of Aug. 10, 2026. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 557 Conglomerates companies, PHSC ranks better than 78.1% on this metric.

EV-to-OCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its cash flow from operations. As of today, PHSC's Enterprise Value is £0.49 Mil. PHSC's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was £-0.16 Mil. Therefore, PHSC's EV-to-OCF for today is -3.08.

The historical rank and industry rank for PHSC's EV-to-OCF or its related term are showing as below:

LSE:PHSC' s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.56   Med: 5.67   Max: 88.83
Current: -3.08

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of PHSC was 88.83. The lowest was -3.56. And the median was 5.67.

LSE:PHSC's EV-to-OCF is ranked better than
78.1% of 557 companies
in the Conglomerates industry
Industry Median: 8.69 vs LSE:PHSC: -3.08

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 (2026-08-10), PHSC's stock price is £0.0775. PHSC's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was £-0.029. Therefore, PHSC's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is At Loss.


PHSC  (LSE:PHSC) 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.

PHSC's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=0.0775/-0.029
=At Loss

PHSC's share price for today is £0.0775.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. PHSC's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was £-0.029.

* 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.


PHSC EV-to-OCF Related Terms


PHSC EV-to-OCF Historical Data

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The historical data trend for PHSC'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.

PHSC EV-to-OCF Chart

PHSC Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
EV-to-OCF
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 10.57 3.87 5.46 10.51 -3.24

PHSC Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
EV-to-OCF Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 5.46 0.00 10.51 0.00 -3.24

LSE:PHSC vs MMM, HON: EV-to-OCF Comparison

For the Conglomerates subindustry, PHSC'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.


PHSC EV-to-OCF vs Conglomerates Industry

For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, PHSC's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where PHSC's EV-to-OCF falls into.



PHSC EV-to-OCF Calculation

PHSC's EV-to-OCF for today is calculated as:

EV-to-OCF=Enterprise Value (Today)/Cash Flow from Operations (TTM)
=0.489/-0.159
=-3.08

PHSC's current Enterprise Value is £0.49 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. PHSC's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was £-0.16 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about EV-to-OCF →
What does a EV-to-OCF of -3.08 mean?
PHSC (LSE:PHSC) has a EV-to-OCF of -3.08 as of Aug. 10, 2026. According to the industry distribution chart, PHSC ranks #122 out of 557 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 21.9%.
Is PHSC's EV-to-OCF too high?
PHSC's current EV-to-OCF is -3.08. Based on the distribution chart, PHSC ranks #122 out of 557 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers.
How does PHSC's EV-to-OCF compare to MMM and HON?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, PHSC ranks #122 out of 557 companies for EV-to-OCF. This places PHSC in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-OCF is 8.69. 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 Conglomerates company?
The median EV-to-OCF among Conglomerates companies is 8.69, based on 557 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 Conglomerates industry, the median EV-to-OCF is 8.69 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. PHSC's current EV-to-OCF is -3.08. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is PHSC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PHSC (LSE:PHSC) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.18, compared to a current price of £0.08 — trading 56.9% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-OCF is -3.08. 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 PHSC (LSE:PHSC), the current EV-to-OCF is -3.08 as of Aug. 10, 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.

PHSC Business Description

Address 31 Rochester Road, The Old Church, Aylesford, Kent, GBR, ME20 7PR
PHSC PLC operates through three operating divisions: Safety, Systems, and Security. It advises on the health, safety, and security of people and property across a diverse range of business sectors and designs, implements, and manages international management systems (known as ISO systems). It generates the majority of its revenue from Health and safety services.