Switch Metals (LSE:SWT) EV-to-OCF: -8.95 (As of Jul. 23, 2026)

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What is Switch Metals EV-to-OCF?

Switch Metals LSE:SWT EV-to-OCF is -8.95 as of Jul. 23, 2026. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,668 Metals & Mining companies, Switch Metals ranks better than 51.5% on this metric.

EV-to-OCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its cash flow from operations. As of today, Switch Metals's Enterprise Value is £11.61 Mil. Switch Metals's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was £-1.30 Mil. Therefore, Switch Metals's EV-to-OCF for today is -8.95.

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

LSE:SWT' s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -9.07   Med: 0   Max: -9.07
Current: -9.07

During the past 4 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of Switch Metals was -9.07. The lowest was -9.07. And the median was .

LSE:SWT's EV-to-OCF is ranked better than
51.5% of 2668 companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: -8.575 vs LSE:SWT: -9.07

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 (2026-07-23), Switch Metals's stock price is £0.0925. Switch Metals's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was £-0.022. Therefore, Switch Metals's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is At Loss.


Switch Metals  (LSE:SWT) 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.

Switch Metals's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=0.0925/-0.022
=At Loss

Switch Metals's share price for today is £0.0925.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Switch Metals's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was £-0.022.

* 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.


Switch Metals EV-to-OCF Related Terms


Switch Metals EV-to-OCF Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Switch Metals'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.

Switch Metals EV-to-OCF Chart

Switch Metals Annual Data
Trend Jan22 Jan23 Jan24 Dec25
EV-to-OCF
-8.26 -8.55 -15.10 -8.23

Switch Metals Semi-Annual Data
Jul21 Jan22 Jul22 Jan23 Jul23 Jan24 Jul24 Jun25 Dec25
EV-to-OCF Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only 0.00 -15.10 0.00 0.00 -8.23

Switch Metals EV-to-OCF Competitor Comparison

For the Other Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, Switch Metals'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.


Switch Metals EV-to-OCF vs Metals & Mining Industry

For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Switch Metals's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:

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



Switch Metals EV-to-OCF Calculation

Switch Metals's EV-to-OCF for today is calculated as:

EV-to-OCF=Enterprise Value (Today)/Cash Flow from Operations (TTM)
=11.612/-1.298
=-8.95

Switch Metals's current Enterprise Value is £11.61 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Switch Metals's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was £-1.30 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 -8.95 mean?
Switch Metals (LSE:SWT) has a EV-to-OCF of -8.95 as of Jul. 23, 2026. According to the industry distribution chart, Switch Metals ranks #1294 out of 2668 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 48.5%.
Is Switch Metals' EV-to-OCF too high?
Switch Metals' current EV-to-OCF is -8.95. Based on the distribution chart, Switch Metals ranks #1294 out of 2668 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is above the industry midpoint.
How does Switch Metals' EV-to-OCF compare to competitors?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Switch Metals ranks #1294 out of 2668 companies for EV-to-OCF. This puts Switch Metals in the upper half of its industry. 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 Metals & Mining company?
A good EV-to-OCF depends on the Metals & Mining industry context. 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. Switch Metals's current EV-to-OCF is -8.95. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Switch Metals stock overvalued right now?
Switch Metals (LSE:SWT) has a current EV-to-OCF of -8.95. The current EV-to-OCF is -8.95. 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 Switch Metals (LSE:SWT), the current EV-to-OCF is -8.95 as of Jul. 23, 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.

Switch Metals Business Description

Address One Mayfair Place, Level 1, Devonshire House, London, GBR, W1J 8AJ
Switch Metals PLC holder of coltan (tantalum and niobium) and lithium licences in Cote d'Ivoire. Its Projects are Issia, Bouake, and Tiassale.