Utilico Emerging Markets Trust (LSE:UEM) EV-to-OCF: 28.05 (As of Sep. 07, 2026) — 31% Below Median

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What is Utilico Emerging Markets Trust EV-to-OCF?

Utilico Emerging Markets Trust LSE:UEM +0.72% 35 EV-to-OCF is 28.05 as of Sep. 07, 2026, which is 31% below its 10-year median of 40.39. GuruFocus rates LSE:UEM with a GF Score™ of 35/100. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,497 Asset Management companies, Utilico Emerging Markets Trust ranks worse than 82.9% on this metric.

EV-to-OCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its cash flow from operations. As of today, Utilico Emerging Markets Trust's Enterprise Value is £491.5 Mil. Utilico Emerging Markets Trust's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was £17.5 Mil. Therefore, Utilico Emerging Markets Trust's EV-to-OCF for today is 28.05.

The historical rank and industry rank for Utilico Emerging Markets Trust's EV-to-OCF or its related term are showing as below:

LSE:UEM' s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 28.05   Med: 40.39   Max: 95.45
Current: 28.05

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of Utilico Emerging Markets Trust was 95.45. The lowest was 28.05. And the median was 40.39.

LSE:UEM's EV-to-OCF is ranked worse than
82.9% of 1497 companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 5.56 vs LSE:UEM: 28.05

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 (2026-09-07), Utilico Emerging Markets Trust's stock price is £2.80. Utilico Emerging Markets Trust's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was £0.640. Therefore, Utilico Emerging Markets Trust's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 4.38.


Utilico Emerging Markets Trust  (LSE:UEM) 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.

Utilico Emerging Markets Trust's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=2.80/0.640
=4.38

Utilico Emerging Markets Trust's share price for today is £2.80.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Utilico Emerging Markets Trust's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was £0.640.

* 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.


Utilico Emerging Markets Trust EV-to-OCF Related Terms


Utilico Emerging Markets Trust EV-to-OCF Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Utilico Emerging Markets Trust'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.

Utilico Emerging Markets Trust EV-to-OCF Chart

Utilico Emerging Markets Trust Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
EV-to-OCF
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Utilico Emerging Markets Trust Semi-Annual Data
Mar16 Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
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 54.01 0.00 29.98 0.00 27.62

LSE:UEM vs BLK, BX, KKR: EV-to-OCF Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Utilico Emerging Markets Trust'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.


Utilico Emerging Markets Trust EV-to-OCF vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Utilico Emerging Markets Trust's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Utilico Emerging Markets Trust's EV-to-OCF falls into.


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Utilico Emerging Markets Trust EV-to-OCF Calculation

Utilico Emerging Markets Trust's EV-to-OCF for today is calculated as:

EV-to-OCF=Enterprise Value (Today)/Cash Flow from Operations (TTM)
=491.506/17.522
=28.05

Utilico Emerging Markets Trust's current Enterprise Value is £491.5 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Utilico Emerging Markets Trust's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was £17.5 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about EV-to-OCF →
What does a EV-to-OCF of 28.05 mean?
Utilico Emerging Markets Trust (LSE:UEM) has a EV-to-OCF of 28.05 as of Sep. 07, 2026. This is 31% below median its historical median of 40.39. Over the past decade, Utilico Emerging Markets Trust's EV-to-OCF has ranged from 28.05 to 95.45. According to the industry distribution chart, Utilico Emerging Markets Trust ranks #1241 out of 1497 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 82.9%.
Is Utilico Emerging Markets Trust's EV-to-OCF too high?
Utilico Emerging Markets Trust's current EV-to-OCF of 28.05 is 31% below median its 10-year median of 40.39. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 28.05 to a high of 95.45. The Asset Management industry median EV-to-OCF is 5.56. Utilico Emerging Markets Trust's value of 28.05 is 404.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Utilico Emerging Markets Trust ranks #1241 out of 1497 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Utilico Emerging Markets Trust has a GF Score™ of 35/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Utilico Emerging Markets Trust's EV-to-OCF compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Utilico Emerging Markets Trust ranks #1241 out of 1497 companies for EV-to-OCF. This places Utilico Emerging Markets Trust in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-OCF is 5.56. Utilico Emerging Markets Trust's value of 28.05 is 404.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Utilico Emerging Markets Trust's own EV-to-OCF has ranged from 28.05 to 95.45 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 40.39 vs. the industry median of 5.56, Utilico Emerging Markets Trust 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 an Asset Management company?
The median EV-to-OCF among Asset Management companies is 5.56, based on 1,497 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. Utilico Emerging Markets Trust's current EV-to-OCF of 28.05 is 404.5% 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 Asset Management industry, the median EV-to-OCF is 5.56 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Utilico Emerging Markets Trust's current EV-to-OCF is 28.05, which is 31% below median its own 10-year median of 40.39. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Utilico Emerging Markets Trust stock overvalued right now?
Utilico Emerging Markets Trust (LSE:UEM) has a current EV-to-OCF of 28.05. The current EV-to-OCF is 28.05, which is 31% below median its 10-year median of 40.39 and 404.5% above the Asset Management industry median of 5.56. Utilico Emerging Markets Trust's overall GF Score™ is 35/100 with 2 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 Utilico Emerging Markets Trust (LSE:UEM), the current EV-to-OCF is 28.05 as of Sep. 07, 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.

Utilico Emerging Markets Trust Business Description

Address The Cottage, The Ridge, Ridge Court, Epsom, Surrey, GBR, KT18 7EP
Utilico Emerging Markets Trust PLC is a closed-end fund focusing on infrastructure and utilities in emerging markets, where structural growth drivers are accelerated by infrastructure megatrends. Its investment objective is to provide long-term total return by investing predominantly in infrastructure, utility, and related sectors, in emerging markets. It offers a diverse portfolio of high conviction, bottom-up investments in infrastructure and utilities, providing exposure to infrastructure megatrends in emerging markets. Its geographic exposure includes Brazil, the Philippines, Emerging Europe (including UK), China (including Hong Kong), India, Chile, Vietnam, Colombia, Africa, Other Latam, Other Asia Pacific, South Korea, and the Middle East.
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