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SynecticsLSE:SNX 68 EV-to-OCF is 7.39 as of Sep. 21, 2026, which is 54% above its 10-year median of 4.80. GuruFocus rates LSE:SNX with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of £2.19 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,087 Business Services companies, Synectics ranks worse than 57.22% on this metric.
EV-to-OCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its cash flow from operations. As of today, Synectics's Enterprise Value is £21.52 Mil.
Synectics's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 was £2.91 Mil. Therefore, Synectics's EV-to-OCF for today is 7.39.
The historical rank and industry rank for Synectics's EV-to-OCF or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:SNX'
s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -35.29 Med: 4.8 Max: 17.6
Current: 8.77
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of Synectics was 17.60. The lowest was -35.29. And the median was 4.80.
LSE:SNX's EV-to-OCF is ranked worse than 57.22% of 1087
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 6.87
vs LSE:SNX: 8.77
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.
Synectics's share price for today is £1.75.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Synectics's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 was £0.042.
* 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.
Synectics EV-to-OCF Related Terms
Synectics EV-to-OCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Synectics'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 Security & Protection Services subindustry, Synectics'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.
Synectics EV-to-OCF vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Synectics's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Synectics's EV-to-OCF falls into.
Synectics's current Enterprise Value is £21.52 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Synectics's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 was £2.91 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.
Synectics (LSE:SNX) has a EV-to-OCF of 7.39 as of Sep. 21, 2026. This is 54% above median its historical median of 4.80. According to the industry distribution chart, Synectics ranks #622 out of 1087 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 57.2%.
Is Synectics' EV-to-OCF too high?
Synectics' current EV-to-OCF of 7.39 is 54% above median its 10-year median of 4.80. The Business Services industry median EV-to-OCF is 6.87. Synectics' value of 7.39 is 7.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Synectics ranks #622 out of 1087 companies in the Business Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Synectics has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Synectics' EV-to-OCF compare to ALLE and MSA?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Synectics ranks #622 out of 1087 companies for EV-to-OCF. This places Synectics in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-OCF is 6.87. Synectics' value of 7.39 is 7.6% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 4.80 vs. the industry median of 6.87, Synectics 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 6.87, based on 1,087 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. Synectics's current EV-to-OCF of 7.39 is 7.6% 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 6.87 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Synectics's current EV-to-OCF is 7.39, which is 54% above median its own 10-year median of 4.80. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Synectics stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Synectics (LSE:SNX) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £2.19, compared to a current price of £1.75 — trading 20.1% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-OCF is 7.39, which is 54% above median its 10-year median of 4.80 and 7.6% above the Business Services industry median of 6.87. Synectics' overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 3 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 Synectics (LSE:SNX), the current EV-to-OCF is 7.39 as of Sep. 21, 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 Synectics (LSE:SNX) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Synectics stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £1.75 is trading 20.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of £2.19.
GuruFocus considers Synectics to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:SNX:
EV-to-OCF: 7.39 (54% above median its 10-year median of 4.80)
GF Value™: £2.19 vs. price of £1.75 (20.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 7.6% above the Business Services median (#622 of 1087)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:SNX stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Synectics PLC is a UK-based company, which operates in the security and surveillance systems. It business of the group is operated through Synectic Systems which develops and delivers its proprietary, technology-led solutions to specialist markets globally including oil & gas, gaming, transport, critical infrastructure, and public space through local systems integrators and channel partners; and Ocular segment which delivers integrated solutions, service, and support directly to end-users in the UK and Ireland principally within public space, transport, and national infrastructure utilising a combination of proprietary technology and third-party products.
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