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Smiths NewsLSE:SNWS +2.69%41 EV-to-OCF is 3.37 as of Sep. 16, 2026, which is 28% below its 10-year median of 4.71. GuruFocus rates LSE:SNWS with a GF Score™ of 41/100 and a GF Value™ of £0.53 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,022 Media - Diversified companies, Smiths News ranks better than 55.77% on this metric.
EV-to-OCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its cash flow from operations. As of today, Smiths News's Enterprise Value is £185 Mil.
Smiths News's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was £55 Mil. Therefore, Smiths News's EV-to-OCF for today is 3.37.
The historical rank and industry rank for Smiths News's EV-to-OCF or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:SNWS'
s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.23 Med: 4.71 Max: 9.54
Current: 3.32
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of Smiths News was 9.54. The lowest was 2.23. And the median was 4.71.
LSE:SNWS's EV-to-OCF is ranked better than 55.77% of 1022
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 4.61
vs LSE:SNWS: 3.32
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.
Smiths News's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Smiths News's share price for today is £0.686.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Smiths News's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was £0.108.
* 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.
Smiths News EV-to-OCF Related Terms
Smiths News EV-to-OCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Smiths News'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 Publishing subindustry, Smiths News'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.
Smiths News EV-to-OCF vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Smiths News's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Smiths News's EV-to-OCF falls into.
Smiths News's current Enterprise Value is £185 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Smiths News's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was £55 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.
Smiths News (LSE:SNWS) has a EV-to-OCF of 3.37 as of Sep. 16, 2026. This is 28% below median its historical median of 4.71. Over the past decade, Smiths News' EV-to-OCF has ranged from 2.23 to 9.54. According to the industry distribution chart, Smiths News ranks #452 out of 1022 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 44.2%.
Is Smiths News' EV-to-OCF too high?
Smiths News' current EV-to-OCF of 3.37 is 28% below median its 10-year median of 4.71. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.23 to a high of 9.54. The Media - Diversified industry median EV-to-OCF is 4.61. Smiths News' value of 3.37 is 26.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Smiths News ranks #452 out of 1022 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Smiths News has a GF Score™ of 41/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Smiths News' EV-to-OCF compare to NYT and WLY?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Smiths News ranks #452 out of 1022 companies for EV-to-OCF. This puts Smiths News in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-OCF is 4.61. Smiths News' value of 3.37 is 26.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Smiths News' own EV-to-OCF has ranged from 2.23 to 9.54 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.71 vs. the industry median of 4.61, Smiths News 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 4.61, based on 1,022 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. Smiths News's current EV-to-OCF of 3.37 is 26.9% 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 Media - Diversified industry, the median EV-to-OCF is 4.61 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Smiths News's current EV-to-OCF is 3.37, which is 28% below median its own 10-year median of 4.71. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Smiths News stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Smiths News (LSE:SNWS) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.53, compared to a current price of £0.69 — trading 29.4% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-OCF is 3.37, which is 28% below median its 10-year median of 4.71 and 26.9% below the Media - Diversified industry median of 4.61. Smiths News' overall GF Score™ is 41/100 with 2 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 Smiths News (LSE:SNWS), the current EV-to-OCF is 3.37 as of Sep. 16, 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 Smiths News (LSE:SNWS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Smiths News stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of £0.69 is trading 29.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of £0.53.
GuruFocus considers Smiths News to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:SNWS:
EV-to-OCF: 3.37 (28% below median its 10-year median of 4.71)
GF Value™: £0.53 vs. price of £0.69 (29.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 26.9% below the Media - Diversified median (#452 of 1022)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:SNWS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Smiths News PLC is a UK wholesaler of newspapers and magazines, providing nationwide early-morning distribution and logistics services. The company supplies newspapers, magazines, and related products to a wide network of retail outlets, supported by integrated services such as warehousing, pick-and-pack, returns collection, recycling, invoicing, and market insight. Operating through a hub-and-spoke distribution network across England and Wales, Smiths News delivers seven days a week, reaching locations from urban centres to remote rural communities, and also offers recycling and waste management solutions through its dedicated recycling operations.
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