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Speedy HireLSE:SDY -2.42%40 EV-to-OCF is 9.35 as of Sep. 14, 2026, which is 0% below its 10-year median of 9.37. GuruFocus rates LSE:SDY with a GF Score™ of 40/100 and a GF Value™ of £0.29 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,086 Business Services companies, Speedy Hire ranks worse than 59.39% on this metric.
EV-to-OCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its cash flow from operations. As of today, Speedy Hire's Enterprise Value is £344.0 Mil.
Speedy Hire's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was £36.8 Mil. Therefore, Speedy Hire's EV-to-OCF for today is 9.35.
The historical rank and industry rank for Speedy Hire's EV-to-OCF or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:SDY'
s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.35 Med: 9.37 Max: 21.6
Current: 9.35
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of Speedy Hire was 21.60. The lowest was 5.35. And the median was 9.37.
LSE:SDY's EV-to-OCF is ranked worse than 59.39% of 1086
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 6.84
vs LSE:SDY: 9.35
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.
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.
Speedy Hire's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Speedy Hire's share price for today is £0.1532.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Speedy Hire's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was £-0.057.
* 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.
Speedy Hire EV-to-OCF Related Terms
Speedy Hire EV-to-OCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Speedy Hire'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.
For the Rental & Leasing Services subindustry, Speedy Hire'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.
Speedy Hire EV-to-OCF vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Speedy Hire's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Speedy Hire's EV-to-OCF falls into.
Speedy Hire's current Enterprise Value is £344.0 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Speedy Hire's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was £36.8 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.
Speedy Hire (LSE:SDY) has a EV-to-OCF of 9.35 as of Sep. 14, 2026. This is near median its historical median of 9.37. Over the past decade, Speedy Hire's EV-to-OCF has ranged from 5.35 to 21.60. According to the industry distribution chart, Speedy Hire ranks #645 out of 1086 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 59.4%.
Is Speedy Hire's EV-to-OCF too high?
Speedy Hire's current EV-to-OCF of 9.35 is near median its 10-year median of 9.37. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.35 to a high of 21.60. The Business Services industry median EV-to-OCF is 6.84. Speedy Hire's value of 9.35 is 36.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Speedy Hire ranks #645 out of 1086 companies in the Business Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Speedy Hire has a GF Score™ of 40/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Speedy Hire's EV-to-OCF compare to URI and SUNB?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Speedy Hire ranks #645 out of 1086 companies for EV-to-OCF. This places Speedy Hire in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-OCF is 6.84. Speedy Hire's value of 9.35 is 36.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Speedy Hire's own EV-to-OCF has ranged from 5.35 to 21.60 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 9.37 vs. the industry median of 6.84, Speedy Hire 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 a Business Services company?
The median EV-to-OCF among Business Services companies is 6.84, based on 1,086 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. Speedy Hire's current EV-to-OCF of 9.35 is 36.7% 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 Business Services industry, the median EV-to-OCF is 6.84 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Speedy Hire's current EV-to-OCF is 9.35, which is near median its own 10-year median of 9.37. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Speedy Hire stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Speedy Hire (LSE:SDY) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.29, compared to a current price of £0.15 — trading 47.2% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-OCF is 9.35, which is near median its 10-year median of 9.37 and 36.7% above the Business Services industry median of 6.84. Speedy Hire's overall GF Score™ is 40/100 with 9 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 Speedy Hire (LSE:SDY), the current EV-to-OCF is 9.35 as of Sep. 14, 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 Speedy Hire (LSE:SDY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Speedy Hire stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £0.15 is trading 47.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of £0.29.
GuruFocus considers Speedy Hire to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for LSE:SDY:
EV-to-OCF: 9.35 (near median its 10-year median of 9.37)
GF Value™: £0.29 vs. price of £0.15 (47.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 36.7% above the Business Services median (#645 of 1086)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:SDY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Speedy Hire PLC is a UK-based company engaged in the provision of equipment for hire and sale and associated services to construction, infrastructure, industry, and related industries. It delivers asset management with tailored services and a continued commitment to relationship management. The company's reporting segments are; Hire, Services, UK and Ireland, and Corporate. It generates revenue from Hire and related activities followed by services provided. The company's geographical segments are the United Kingdom and Ireland, of which the majority of its revenue comes from the United Kingdom.
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