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Sylvania PlatinumLSE:SLP +1.98%77 EV-to-OCF is 7.28 as of Aug. 13, 2026, which is 149% above its 10-year median of 2.92. GuruFocus rates LSE:SLP with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of £1.37 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,666 Metals & Mining companies, Sylvania Platinum ranks worse than 83.01% on this metric.
EV-to-OCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its cash flow from operations. As of today, Sylvania Platinum's Enterprise Value is £185.0 Mil.
Sylvania Platinum's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was £25.4 Mil. Therefore, Sylvania Platinum's EV-to-OCF for today is 7.28.
The historical rank and industry rank for Sylvania Platinum's EV-to-OCF or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:SLP'
s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -7.58 Med: 2.92 Max: 17.38
Current: 6.77
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of Sylvania Platinum was 17.38. The lowest was -7.58. And the median was 2.92.
LSE:SLP's EV-to-OCF is ranked worse than 83.01% of 2666
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: -8.73
vs LSE:SLP: 6.77
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.
Sylvania Platinum's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Sylvania Platinum's share price for today is £0.875.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Sylvania Platinum's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was £0.104.
* 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.
Sylvania Platinum EV-to-OCF Related Terms
Sylvania Platinum EV-to-OCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sylvania Platinum'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 Other Precious Metals & Mining subindustry, Sylvania Platinum'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.
Sylvania Platinum EV-to-OCF vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Sylvania Platinum's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sylvania Platinum's EV-to-OCF falls into.
Sylvania Platinum's current Enterprise Value is £185.0 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Sylvania Platinum's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was £25.4 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.
Sylvania Platinum (LSE:SLP) has a EV-to-OCF of 7.28 as of Aug. 13, 2026. This is 149% above median its historical median of 2.92. According to the industry distribution chart, Sylvania Platinum ranks #2213 out of 2666 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 83%.
Is Sylvania Platinum's EV-to-OCF too high?
Sylvania Platinum's current EV-to-OCF of 7.28 is 149% above median its 10-year median of 2.92. Based on the distribution chart, Sylvania Platinum ranks #2213 out of 2666 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Sylvania Platinum has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sylvania Platinum's EV-to-OCF compare to HL?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Sylvania Platinum ranks #2213 out of 2666 companies for EV-to-OCF. This places Sylvania Platinum in the lower half of its industry. 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 Metals & Mining company?
A good EV-to-OCF depends on the Metals & Mining industry context. 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. Sylvania Platinum's current EV-to-OCF is 7.28, which is 149% above median its own 10-year median of 2.92. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sylvania Platinum stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sylvania Platinum (LSE:SLP) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is £1.37, compared to a current price of £0.88 — trading 36.1% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-OCF is 7.28, which is 149% above median its 10-year median of 2.92. Sylvania Platinum's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 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 Sylvania Platinum (LSE:SLP), the current EV-to-OCF is 7.28 as of Aug. 13, 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 Sylvania Platinum (LSE:SLP) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sylvania Platinum stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £0.88 is trading 36.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of £1.37.
GuruFocus considers Sylvania Platinum to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for LSE:SLP:
EV-to-OCF: 7.28 (149% above median its 10-year median of 2.92)
GF Value™: £1.37 vs. price of £0.88 (36.1% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:SLP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sylvania Platinum Ltd is a South Africa-based company producing platinum group metals (PGMs) such as platinum, palladium, and rhodium. The company's core business is the retreatment of PGM-rich chrome tailings material. Its operating segments include Sylvania Dump Operations (SDO), Exploration Projects, Joint Venture, and Other. It generates maximum revenue from the Sylvania Dump Operations (SDO) segment. Geographically, it derives revenue from South Africa. It also holds prospecting and mining rights for several PGM projects on the Northern Limb of the Bushveld Igneous Complex.
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