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STV GroupLSE:STVG -2.12%55 EV-to-OCF is 44.09 as of Jul. 31, 2026, which is 182% above its 10-year median of 15.65. GuruFocus rates LSE:STVG with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of £2.19 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,022 Media - Diversified companies, STV Group ranks worse than 90.31% on this metric.
EV-to-OCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its cash flow from operations. As of today, STV Group's Enterprise Value is £101.4 Mil.
STV Group's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was £2.3 Mil. Therefore, STV Group's EV-to-OCF for today is 44.09.
The historical rank and industry rank for STV Group's EV-to-OCF or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:STVG'
s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -140.81 Med: 15.65 Max: 108.21
Current: 44.54
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of STV Group was 108.21. The lowest was -140.81. And the median was 15.65.
LSE:STVG's EV-to-OCF is ranked worse than 90.31% of 1022
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 4.8
vs LSE:STVG: 44.54
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.
STV Group's share price for today is £1.04.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. STV Group's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 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.
STV Group EV-to-OCF Related Terms
STV Group EV-to-OCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for STV 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 Broadcasting subindustry, STV 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.
STV Group EV-to-OCF vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, STV Group's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where STV Group's EV-to-OCF falls into.
STV Group's current Enterprise Value is £101.4 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. STV Group's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was £2.3 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.
STV Group (LSE:STVG) has a EV-to-OCF of 44.09 as of Jul. 31, 2026. This is 182% above median its historical median of 15.65. According to the industry distribution chart, STV Group ranks #923 out of 1022 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 90.3%.
Is STV Group's EV-to-OCF too high?
STV Group's current EV-to-OCF of 44.09 is 182% above median its 10-year median of 15.65. The Media - Diversified industry median EV-to-OCF is 4.80. STV Group's value of 44.09 is 818.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, STV Group ranks #923 out of 1022 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, STV Group has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does STV Group's EV-to-OCF compare to NXST?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, STV Group ranks #923 out of 1022 companies for EV-to-OCF. This places STV Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-OCF is 4.80. STV Group's value of 44.09 is 818.5% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 15.65 vs. the industry median of 4.80, STV 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median EV-to-OCF among Media - Diversified companies is 4.80, 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. STV Group's current EV-to-OCF of 44.09 is 818.5% 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 Media - Diversified industry, the median EV-to-OCF is 4.80 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. STV Group's current EV-to-OCF is 44.09, which is 182% above median its own 10-year median of 15.65. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is STV Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, STV Group (LSE:STVG) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is £2.19, compared to a current price of £1.04 — trading 52.5% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-OCF is 44.09, which is 182% above median its 10-year median of 15.65 and 818.5% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 4.80. STV Group's overall GF Score™ is 55/100 with 8 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 STV Group (LSE:STVG), the current EV-to-OCF is 44.09 as of Jul. 31, 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 STV Group (LSE:STVG) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, STV Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £1.04 is trading 52.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of £2.19.
GuruFocus considers STV Group to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for LSE:STVG:
EV-to-OCF: 44.09 (182% above median its 10-year median of 15.65)
GF Value™: £2.19 vs. price of £1.04 (52.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 818.5% above the Media - Diversified median (#923 of 1022)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:STVG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
STV Group PLC is Scotland's digital media brand, providing consumers with quality content on air, online, and on demand. It is engaged in the production and broadcasting of television programs, the provision of internet services, and the sale of advertising airtime and space in these media. Its segments are Audience and Studios. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the Audience segment. The group operates digital services in four cities in Scotland, which provide news, events, offers, pictures, and videos for consumers: STV Glasgow, STV Edinburgh, STV Aberdeen, and STV Dundee.
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