Shearwater Group (LSE:SWG) EV-to-OCF: -3.80 (As of Jul. 27, 2026)

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What is Shearwater Group EV-to-OCF?

Shearwater Group LSE:SWG 40 EV-to-OCF is -3.80 as of Jul. 27, 2026. GuruFocus rates LSE:SWG with a GF Score™ of 40/100. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,876 Software companies, Shearwater Group ranks better than 73.19% on this metric.

EV-to-OCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its cash flow from operations. As of today, Shearwater Group's Enterprise Value is £8.74 Mil. Shearwater Group's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was £-2.30 Mil. Therefore, Shearwater Group's EV-to-OCF for today is -3.80.

The historical rank and industry rank for Shearwater Group's EV-to-OCF or its related term are showing as below:

LSE:SWG' s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -171.26   Med: -49.3   Max: 11.41
Current: -3.8

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of Shearwater Group was 11.41. The lowest was -171.26. And the median was -49.30.

LSE:SWG's EV-to-OCF is ranked better than
73.19% of 2876 companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 6.695 vs LSE:SWG: -3.80

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.

As of today (2026-07-27), Shearwater Group's stock price is £0.455. Shearwater Group's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was £-0.040. Therefore, Shearwater Group's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is At Loss.


Shearwater Group  (LSE:SWG) EV-to-OCF Explanation

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.

Shearwater Group's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=0.455/-0.040
=At Loss

Shearwater Group's share price for today is £0.455.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Shearwater Group's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was £-0.040.

* 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.


Shearwater Group EV-to-OCF Related Terms


Shearwater Group EV-to-OCF Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Shearwater 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.

Shearwater Group EV-to-OCF Chart

Shearwater Group Annual Data
Trend Mar14 Mar15 Mar16 Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23
EV-to-OCF
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -9.90 9.22 3.70 -53.81 -111.76

Shearwater Group Semi-Annual Data
Sep15 Mar16 Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Dec25
EV-to-OCF Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -111.76 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

LSE:SWG vs MSFT, ORCL, PLTR: EV-to-OCF Comparison

For the Software - Infrastructure subindustry, Shearwater 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.


Shearwater Group EV-to-OCF vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, Shearwater Group's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Shearwater Group's EV-to-OCF falls into.


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Shearwater Group EV-to-OCF Calculation

Shearwater Group's EV-to-OCF for today is calculated as:

EV-to-OCF=Enterprise Value (Today)/Cash Flow from Operations (TTM)
=8.743/-2.3
=-3.80

Shearwater Group's current Enterprise Value is £8.74 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Shearwater Group's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was £-2.30 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about EV-to-OCF →
What does a EV-to-OCF of -3.80 mean?
Shearwater Group (LSE:SWG) has a EV-to-OCF of -3.80 as of Jul. 27, 2026. According to the industry distribution chart, Shearwater Group ranks #771 out of 2876 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 26.8%.
Is Shearwater Group's EV-to-OCF too high?
Shearwater Group's current EV-to-OCF is -3.80. Based on the distribution chart, Shearwater Group ranks #771 out of 2876 companies in the Software industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Shearwater Group has a GF Score™ of 40/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Shearwater Group's EV-to-OCF compare to MSFT and ORCL?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Shearwater Group ranks #771 out of 2876 companies for EV-to-OCF. This puts Shearwater Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-OCF is 6.70. 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 Software company?
The median EV-to-OCF among Software companies is 6.70, based on 2,876 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. 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 Software industry, the median EV-to-OCF is 6.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Shearwater Group's current EV-to-OCF is -3.80. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Shearwater Group stock overvalued right now?
Shearwater Group (LSE:SWG) has a current EV-to-OCF of -3.80. The current EV-to-OCF is -3.80. Shearwater Group's overall GF Score™ is 40/100 with 6 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 Shearwater Group (LSE:SWG), the current EV-to-OCF is -3.80 as of Jul. 27, 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.

Shearwater Group Business Description

Address 32 Threadneedle Street, London, GBR, EC2R 8AY
Shearwater Group PLC is a UK-based company focused on providing digital resilience solutions. The company delivers cybersecurity, network monitoring technologies, managed security services, Data Loss Prevention, Identity & Access Security, IT Solutions, Penetration Testing & Red Teaming, and other services. Its operating segment includes software and services. The company generates maximum revenue from the Services segment. Its geographical segments include the United Kingdom(UK) and Europe(excluding the UK), North America, and the Rest of the world, of which the majority of the revenue is derived from the UK.
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