S4 Capital (LSE:SFOR) EV-to-OCF: 2.83 (As of Jul. 26, 2026) — 79% Below Median

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LSE:SFOR S4 Capital PLC LSE:SFOR
41 GF Score
Price £0.35
GF Value £0.28
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is S4 Capital EV-to-OCF?

S4 Capital LSE:SFOR +1.00% 41 EV-to-OCF is 2.83 as of Jul. 26, 2026, which is 79% below its 10-year median of 13.43. GuruFocus rates LSE:SFOR with a GF Score™ of 41/100 and a GF Value™ of £0.28 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,021 Media - Diversified companies, S4 Capital ranks better than 57.59% on this metric.

EV-to-OCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its cash flow from operations. As of today, S4 Capital's Enterprise Value is £351.1 Mil. S4 Capital's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was £124.1 Mil. Therefore, S4 Capital's EV-to-OCF for today is 2.83.

The historical rank and industry rank for S4 Capital's EV-to-OCF or its related term are showing as below:

LSE:SFOR' s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -59.01   Med: 13.43   Max: 80.35
Current: 2.83

During the past 9 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of S4 Capital was 80.35. The lowest was -59.01. And the median was 13.43.

LSE:SFOR's EV-to-OCF is ranked better than
57.59% of 1021 companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 4.64 vs LSE:SFOR: 2.83

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 (2026-07-26), S4 Capital's stock price is £0.3545. S4 Capital's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was £-0.037. Therefore, S4 Capital's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is At Loss.


S4 Capital  (LSE:SFOR) 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.

S4 Capital's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=0.3545/-0.037
=At Loss

S4 Capital's share price for today is £0.3545.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. S4 Capital's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was £-0.037.

* 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.


S4 Capital EV-to-OCF Related Terms


S4 Capital EV-to-OCF Historical Data

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The historical data trend for S4 Capital'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.

S4 Capital EV-to-OCF Chart

S4 Capital Annual Data
Trend Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-OCF
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S4 Capital Semi-Annual Data
Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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 -49.83 0.00 4.55 0.00 2.02

LSE:SFOR vs APP, OMC, TTD: EV-to-OCF Comparison

For the Advertising Agencies subindustry, S4 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.


S4 Capital EV-to-OCF vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, S4 Capital's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where S4 Capital's EV-to-OCF falls into.


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S4 Capital EV-to-OCF Calculation

S4 Capital's EV-to-OCF for today is calculated as:

EV-to-OCF=Enterprise Value (Today)/Cash Flow from Operations (TTM)
=351.148/124.1
=2.83

S4 Capital's current Enterprise Value is £351.1 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. S4 Capital's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was £124.1 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 2.83 mean?
S4 Capital (LSE:SFOR) has a EV-to-OCF of 2.83 as of Jul. 26, 2026. This is 79% below median its historical median of 13.43. According to the industry distribution chart, S4 Capital ranks #433 out of 1021 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 42.4%.
Is S4 Capital's EV-to-OCF too high?
S4 Capital's current EV-to-OCF of 2.83 is 79% below median its 10-year median of 13.43. The Media - Diversified industry median EV-to-OCF is 4.64. S4 Capital's value of 2.83 is 39% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, S4 Capital ranks #433 out of 1021 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, S4 Capital has a GF Score™ of 41/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does S4 Capital's EV-to-OCF compare to APP and OMC?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, S4 Capital ranks #433 out of 1021 companies for EV-to-OCF. This puts S4 Capital in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-OCF is 4.64. S4 Capital's value of 2.83 is 39% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 13.43 vs. the industry median of 4.64, S4 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 a Media - Diversified company?
The median EV-to-OCF among Media - Diversified companies is 4.64, based on 1,021 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. S4 Capital's current EV-to-OCF of 2.83 is 39% 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 Media - Diversified industry, the median EV-to-OCF is 4.64 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. S4 Capital's current EV-to-OCF is 2.83, which is 79% below median its own 10-year median of 13.43. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is S4 Capital stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, S4 Capital (LSE:SFOR) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.28, compared to a current price of £0.35 — trading 26.6% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-OCF is 2.83, which is 79% below median its 10-year median of 13.43 and 39% below the Media - Diversified industry median of 4.64. S4 Capital's overall GF Score™ is 41/100 with 4 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 S4 Capital (LSE:SFOR), the current EV-to-OCF is 2.83 as of Jul. 26, 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 S4 Capital (LSE:SFOR) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, S4 Capital stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of £0.35 is trading 26.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of £0.28. GuruFocus considers S4 Capital to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for LSE:SFOR:

  • EV-to-OCF: 2.83 (79% below median its 10-year median of 13.43)
  • GF Value™: £0.28 vs. price of £0.35 (26.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 41/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 39% below the Media - Diversified median (#433 of 1021)

No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:SFOR stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


S4 Capital Business Description

Address 12 St James’s Place, London, GBR, SW1A 1NX
S4 Capital PLC is a company whose principal business activities are focused on the provision of new age/new era digital advertising and marketing services. It builds a purely digital advertising and marketing services business for multinational, regional, and local clients and millennial-driven influencer brands. The company integrates businesses in three practice areas: First-Party Data, Content, and Programmatic. The group is organized into two reportable segments- the Marketing Services and Technology Services practices. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the Content segment. Geographically, the company generates the majority of its revenue from the Americas, followed by Europe, the Middle East & Africa, and then Asia Pacific.
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