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Clariant AGLTS:0QJS +3.98%68 EV-to-OCF is 10.76 as of Aug. 01, 2026, which is 24% below its 10-year median of 14.23. GuruFocus rates LTS:0QJS with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF9.85 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,607 Chemicals companies, Clariant AG ranks better than 53.45% on this metric.
EV-to-OCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its cash flow from operations. As of today, Clariant AG's Enterprise Value is CHF4,510 Mil.
Clariant AG's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was CHF419 Mil. Therefore, Clariant AG's EV-to-OCF for today is 10.76.
The historical rank and industry rank for Clariant AG's EV-to-OCF or its related term are showing as below:
LTS:0QJS'
s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 8.97 Med: 14.23 Max: 26.49
Current: 9.41
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of Clariant AG was 26.49. The lowest was 8.97. And the median was 14.23.
LTS:0QJS's EV-to-OCF is ranked better than 53.45% of 1607
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 10.41
vs LTS:0QJS: 9.41
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.
Clariant AG's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Clariant AG's share price for today is CHF9.1425.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Clariant AG's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was CHF-0.230.
* 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.
Clariant AG EV-to-OCF Related Terms
Clariant AG EV-to-OCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Clariant AG'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 Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Clariant AG'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.
Clariant AG EV-to-OCF vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Clariant AG's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Clariant AG's EV-to-OCF falls into.
Clariant AG's current Enterprise Value is CHF4,510 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Clariant AG's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was CHF419 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.
Clariant AG (LTS:0QJS) has a EV-to-OCF of 10.76 as of Aug. 01, 2026. This is 24% below median its historical median of 14.23. Over the past decade, Clariant AG's EV-to-OCF has ranged from 8.97 to 26.49. According to the industry distribution chart, Clariant AG ranks #748 out of 1607 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 46.5%.
Is Clariant AG's EV-to-OCF too high?
Clariant AG's current EV-to-OCF of 10.76 is 24% below median its 10-year median of 14.23. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 8.97 to a high of 26.49. The Chemicals industry median EV-to-OCF is 10.41. Clariant AG's value of 10.76 is 3.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Clariant AG ranks #748 out of 1607 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Clariant AG has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Clariant AG's EV-to-OCF compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Clariant AG ranks #748 out of 1607 companies for EV-to-OCF. This puts Clariant AG in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-OCF is 10.41. Clariant AG's value of 10.76 is 3.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Clariant AG's own EV-to-OCF has ranged from 8.97 to 26.49 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 14.23 vs. the industry median of 10.41, Clariant AG 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 Chemicals company?
The median EV-to-OCF among Chemicals companies is 10.41, based on 1,607 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. Clariant AG's current EV-to-OCF of 10.76 is 3.4% 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 Chemicals industry, the median EV-to-OCF is 10.41 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Clariant AG's current EV-to-OCF is 10.76, which is 24% below median its own 10-year median of 14.23. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Clariant AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Clariant AG (LTS:0QJS) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF9.85, compared to a current price of CHF9.14 — trading 7.2% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-OCF is 10.76, which is 24% below median its 10-year median of 14.23 and 3.4% above the Chemicals industry median of 10.41. Clariant AG's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 5 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 Clariant AG (LTS:0QJS), the current EV-to-OCF is 10.76 as of Aug. 01, 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 Clariant AG (LTS:0QJS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Clariant AG stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of CHF9.14 is trading 7.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF9.85.
GuruFocus considers Clariant AG to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for LTS:0QJS:
EV-to-OCF: 10.76 (24% below median its 10-year median of 14.23)
GF Value™: CHF9.85 vs. price of CHF9.14 (7.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 3.4% above the Chemicals median (#748 of 1607)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LTS:0QJS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Clariant AG is a Switzerland-based specialty chemicals company with world-wide operations. It develops, manufactures, distributes, and sells a broad range of specialty chemicals, which play a key role in its customers' manufacturing and treatment processes or add value to their end products. The company reports in three business areas: care chemicals, absorbents and additives and catalysts. Care chemicals mainly targets consumer end markets such as personal care and homecare, but it also has an industrial component. Absorbents and additives encompass Clariant's coatings and adhesives, absorbents, and plastics segments. Catalysts manufacturers process catalysts, mainly for petrochemical and syngas plants.
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