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Staffline GroupLSE:STAF -8.90%39 EV-to-OCF is 12.95 as of Jul. 30, 2026, which is 78% above its 10-year median of 7.26. GuruFocus rates LSE:STAF with a GF Score™ of 39/100 and a GF Value™ of £0.50 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,088 Business Services companies, Staffline Group ranks worse than 72.43% on this metric.
EV-to-OCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its cash flow from operations. As of today, Staffline Group's Enterprise Value is £66 Mil.
Staffline Group's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was £5 Mil. Therefore, Staffline Group's EV-to-OCF for today is 12.95.
The historical rank and industry rank for Staffline Group's EV-to-OCF or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:STAF'
s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.31 Med: 7.26 Max: 218.06
Current: 12.95
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of Staffline Group was 218.06. The lowest was -3.31. And the median was 7.26.
LSE:STAF's EV-to-OCF is ranked worse than 72.43% of 1088
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 7.21
vs LSE:STAF: 12.95
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.
Staffline Group's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Staffline Group's share price for today is £0.44.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Staffline Group's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was £0.054.
* 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.
Staffline Group EV-to-OCF Related Terms
Staffline Group EV-to-OCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Staffline Group'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 Staffing & Employment Services subindustry, Staffline Group'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.
Staffline Group EV-to-OCF vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Staffline Group's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Staffline Group's EV-to-OCF falls into.
Staffline Group's current Enterprise Value is £66 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Staffline Group's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was £5 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.
Staffline Group (LSE:STAF) has a EV-to-OCF of 12.95 as of Jul. 30, 2026. This is 78% above median its historical median of 7.26. According to the industry distribution chart, Staffline Group ranks #788 out of 1088 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 72.4%.
Is Staffline Group's EV-to-OCF too high?
Staffline Group's current EV-to-OCF of 12.95 is 78% above median its 10-year median of 7.26. The Business Services industry median EV-to-OCF is 7.21. Staffline Group's value of 12.95 is 79.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Staffline Group ranks #788 out of 1088 companies in the Business Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Staffline Group has a GF Score™ of 39/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Staffline Group's EV-to-OCF compare to KFY and RHI?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Staffline Group ranks #788 out of 1088 companies for EV-to-OCF. This places Staffline Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-OCF is 7.21. Staffline Group's value of 12.95 is 79.6% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 7.26 vs. the industry median of 7.21, Staffline Group 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 7.21, based on 1,088 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. Staffline Group's current EV-to-OCF of 12.95 is 79.6% 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 7.21 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Staffline Group's current EV-to-OCF is 12.95, which is 78% above median its own 10-year median of 7.26. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Staffline Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Staffline Group (LSE:STAF) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.50, compared to a current price of £0.44 — trading 12% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-OCF is 12.95, which is 78% above median its 10-year median of 7.26 and 79.6% above the Business Services industry median of 7.21. Staffline Group's overall GF Score™ is 39/100 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 Staffline Group (LSE:STAF), the current EV-to-OCF is 12.95 as of Jul. 30, 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 Staffline Group (LSE:STAF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Staffline Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £0.44 is trading 12% below its estimated GF Value™ of £0.50.
GuruFocus considers Staffline Group to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:STAF:
EV-to-OCF: 12.95 (78% above median its 10-year median of 7.26)
GF Value™: £0.50 vs. price of £0.44 (12% below fair value)
Industry Position: 79.6% above the Business Services median (#788 of 1088)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:STAF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Staffline Group PLC is engaged in the provision of recruitment and outsourced human resource services to the industry as well as the provision of skills training and probationary services. The company's operating segment includes Recruitment GB and Recruitment Ireland. The business activity of the group functions throughout the United Kingdom. The majority of the revenue comes from Recruitment GB.
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