Chelverton UK Dividend Trust (LSE:SDV) EV-to-OCF: 21.80 (As of Sep. 06, 2026) — 16% Above Median

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LSE:SDV Chelverton UK Dividend Trust PLC LSE:SDV
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What is Chelverton UK Dividend Trust EV-to-OCF?

Chelverton UK Dividend Trust LSE:SDV +2.46% 34 EV-to-OCF is 21.80 as of Sep. 06, 2026, which is 16% above its 10-year median of 18.83. GuruFocus rates LSE:SDV with a GF Score™ of 34/100. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,496 Asset Management companies, Chelverton UK Dividend Trust ranks worse than 78.48% on this metric.

EV-to-OCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its cash flow from operations. As of today, Chelverton UK Dividend Trust's Enterprise Value is £32.20 Mil. Chelverton UK Dividend Trust's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was £1.48 Mil. Therefore, Chelverton UK Dividend Trust's EV-to-OCF for today is 21.80.

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

LSE:SDV' s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6.61   Med: 18.83   Max: 38.37
Current: 21.8

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of Chelverton UK Dividend Trust was 38.37. The lowest was 6.61. And the median was 18.83.

LSE:SDV's EV-to-OCF is ranked worse than
78.48% of 1496 companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 5.565 vs LSE:SDV: 21.80

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 (2026-09-06), Chelverton UK Dividend Trust's stock price is £1.455. Chelverton UK Dividend Trust's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was £0.219. Therefore, Chelverton UK Dividend Trust's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 6.64.


Chelverton UK Dividend Trust  (LSE:SDV) 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.

Chelverton UK Dividend Trust's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=1.455/0.219
=6.64

Chelverton UK Dividend Trust's share price for today is £1.455.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Chelverton UK Dividend Trust's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was £0.219.

* 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.


Chelverton UK Dividend Trust EV-to-OCF Related Terms


Chelverton UK Dividend Trust EV-to-OCF Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Chelverton UK Dividend Trust'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.

Chelverton UK Dividend Trust EV-to-OCF Chart

Chelverton UK Dividend Trust Annual Data
Trend Apr17 Apr18 Apr19 Apr20 Apr21 Apr22 Apr23 Apr24 Apr25 Apr26
EV-to-OCF
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Chelverton UK Dividend Trust Semi-Annual Data
Oct16 Apr17 Oct17 Apr18 Oct18 Apr19 Oct19 Apr20 Oct20 Apr21 Oct21 Apr22 Oct22 Apr23 Oct23 Apr24 Oct24 Apr25 Oct25 Apr26
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 17.91 0.00 11.74 0.00 20.51

LSE:SDV vs BLK, BX, KKR: EV-to-OCF Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Chelverton UK Dividend 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.


Chelverton UK Dividend Trust EV-to-OCF vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Chelverton UK Dividend Trust's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Chelverton UK Dividend Trust's EV-to-OCF falls into.


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Chelverton UK Dividend Trust EV-to-OCF Calculation

Chelverton UK Dividend Trust's EV-to-OCF for today is calculated as:

EV-to-OCF=Enterprise Value (Today)/Cash Flow from Operations (TTM)
=32.201/1.477
=21.80

Chelverton UK Dividend Trust's current Enterprise Value is £32.20 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Chelverton UK Dividend Trust's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was £1.48 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 21.80 mean?
Chelverton UK Dividend Trust (LSE:SDV) has a EV-to-OCF of 21.80 as of Sep. 06, 2026. This is 16% above median its historical median of 18.83. Over the past decade, Chelverton UK Dividend Trust's EV-to-OCF has ranged from 6.61 to 38.37. According to the industry distribution chart, Chelverton UK Dividend Trust ranks #1174 out of 1496 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 78.5%.
Is Chelverton UK Dividend Trust's EV-to-OCF too high?
Chelverton UK Dividend Trust's current EV-to-OCF of 21.80 is 16% above median its 10-year median of 18.83. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.61 to a high of 38.37. The Asset Management industry median EV-to-OCF is 5.57. Chelverton UK Dividend Trust's value of 21.80 is 291.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Chelverton UK Dividend Trust ranks #1174 out of 1496 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Chelverton UK Dividend Trust has a GF Score™ of 34/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Chelverton UK Dividend Trust's EV-to-OCF compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Chelverton UK Dividend Trust ranks #1174 out of 1496 companies for EV-to-OCF. This places Chelverton UK Dividend Trust in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-OCF is 5.57. Chelverton UK Dividend Trust's value of 21.80 is 291.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Chelverton UK Dividend Trust's own EV-to-OCF has ranged from 6.61 to 38.37 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 18.83 vs. the industry median of 5.57, Chelverton UK Dividend Trust has consistently been above 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 5.57, based on 1,496 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. Chelverton UK Dividend Trust's current EV-to-OCF of 21.80 is 291.7% 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 Asset Management industry, the median EV-to-OCF is 5.57 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Chelverton UK Dividend Trust's current EV-to-OCF is 21.80, which is 16% above median its own 10-year median of 18.83. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Chelverton UK Dividend Trust stock overvalued right now?
Chelverton UK Dividend Trust (LSE:SDV) has a current EV-to-OCF of 21.80. The current EV-to-OCF is 21.80, which is 16% above median its 10-year median of 18.83 and 291.7% above the Asset Management industry median of 5.57. Chelverton UK Dividend Trust's overall GF Score™ is 34/100 with 3 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 Chelverton UK Dividend Trust (LSE:SDV), the current EV-to-OCF is 21.80 as of Sep. 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.

Chelverton UK Dividend Trust Business Description

Address Rodney Way, Hamilton Centre, Chelmsford, Essex, GBR, CM1 3BY
Chelverton UK Dividend Trust PLC is a closed-ended investment trust. The principal activity of the company is to carry on business as an investment trust. It focuses on private clients, financial intermediaries, institutional investors, and family offices. Its investment objective is to provide ordinary shareholders with a high income and opportunity for capital growth, having a capital return sufficient to repay the full final capital entitlement of the Zero Dividend Preference shares. The company invests in various sectors such as Support and Financial Services, Travel and Leisure, General Retailer, Household Goods and Home Construction, Industrial Engineering, and others.
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