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Strategic Equity CapitalLSE:SEC +0.27%38 EV-to-OCF is 2.92 as of Aug. 12, 2026, which is 74% below its 10-year median of 11.28. GuruFocus rates LSE:SEC with a GF Score™ of 38/100. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,501 Asset Management companies, Strategic Equity Capital ranks better than 56.7% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Strategic Equity Capital's EV-to-OCF or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:SEC'
s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -627.23 Med: 11.28 Max: 86.06
Current: 2.89
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of Strategic Equity Capital was 86.06. The lowest was -627.23. And the median was 11.28.
LSE:SEC's EV-to-OCF is ranked better than 56.7% of 1501
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 5.95
vs LSE:SEC: 2.89
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.
Strategic Equity Capital (LSE:SEC) 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.
Strategic Equity Capital's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Strategic Equity Capital's share price for today is £3.68.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Strategic Equity Capital's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was £0.382.
* 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.
Strategic Equity Capital EV-to-OCF Related Terms
Strategic Equity Capital 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.
For the Asset Management subindustry, Strategic Equity Capital'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.
Strategic Equity Capital EV-to-OCF vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Strategic Equity Capital's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Strategic Equity Capital's EV-to-OCF falls into.
Strategic Equity Capital's current Enterprise Value is £117.25 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Strategic Equity Capital's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was £40.18 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.
Strategic Equity Capital (LSE:SEC) has a EV-to-OCF of 2.92 as of Aug. 12, 2026. This is 74% below median its historical median of 11.28. According to the industry distribution chart, Strategic Equity Capital ranks #650 out of 1501 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 43.3%.
Is Strategic Equity Capital's EV-to-OCF too high?
Strategic Equity Capital's current EV-to-OCF of 2.92 is 74% below median its 10-year median of 11.28. The Asset Management industry median EV-to-OCF is 5.95. Strategic Equity Capital's value of 2.92 is 50.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Strategic Equity Capital ranks #650 out of 1501 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Strategic Equity Capital has a GF Score™ of 38/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Strategic Equity Capital's EV-to-OCF compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Strategic Equity Capital ranks #650 out of 1501 companies for EV-to-OCF. This puts Strategic Equity Capital in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-OCF is 5.95. Strategic Equity Capital's value of 2.92 is 50.9% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 11.28 vs. the industry median of 5.95, Strategic Equity Capital 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. Strategic Equity Capital's current EV-to-OCF of 2.92 is 50.9% 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. Strategic Equity Capital's current EV-to-OCF is 2.92, which is 74% below median its own 10-year median of 11.28. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Strategic Equity Capital stock overvalued right now?
Strategic Equity Capital (LSE:SEC) has a current EV-to-OCF of 2.92. The current EV-to-OCF is 2.92, which is 74% below median its 10-year median of 11.28 and 50.9% below the Asset Management industry median of 5.95. Strategic Equity Capital's overall GF Score™ is 38/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Strategic Equity Capital (LSE:SEC), the current EV-to-OCF is 2.92 as of Aug. 12, 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.
Strategic Equity Capital PLC is an investment company based in the UK. Its investment objective is to achieve medium-term absolute returns, mainly through capital growth, rather than to outperform market indices. The company mainly invests in equity and equity-linked securities quoted on markets operated by the London Stock Exchange, which will increase their value through strategic, operational, or management change. It focuses on long-term investment for the duration of rolling three-year investment plans that include an entry and exit strategy. The company follows a practice of constructive corporate engagement and aims to work with management teams to enhance shareholder value. Its total revenue includes interest and dividends from the investment made.
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