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Lewis GroupLWSGF 95 EV-to-OCF is 6.07 as of Jul. 31, 2026, which is 21% above its 10-year median of 5.02. GuruFocus rates LWSGF with a GF Score™ of 95/100. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,134 Retail - Cyclical companies, Lewis Group ranks worse than 63.93% on this metric.
EV-to-OCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its cash flow from operations. As of today, Lewis Group's Enterprise Value is $212.25 Mil.
Lewis Group's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $34.95 Mil. Therefore, Lewis Group's EV-to-OCF for today is 6.07.
The historical rank and industry rank for Lewis Group's EV-to-OCF or its related term are showing as below:
LWSGF'
s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.91 Med: 5.02 Max: 13.25
Current: 11.17
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of Lewis Group was 13.25. The lowest was 1.91. And the median was 5.02.
LWSGF's EV-to-OCF is ranked worse than 63.93% of 1134
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 7.09
vs LWSGF: 11.17
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.
Lewis Group's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Lewis Group's share price for today is $0.00.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Lewis Group's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.000.
* 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.
Lewis Group EV-to-OCF Related Terms
Lewis Group EV-to-OCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Lewis 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 Specialty Retail subindustry, Lewis 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.
Lewis Group EV-to-OCF vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Lewis Group's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Lewis Group's EV-to-OCF falls into.
Lewis Group's current Enterprise Value is $212.25 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Lewis Group's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $34.95 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.
Lewis Group (LWSGF) has a EV-to-OCF of 6.07 as of Jul. 31, 2026. This is 21% above median its historical median of 5.02. Over the past decade, Lewis Group's EV-to-OCF has ranged from 1.91 to 13.25. According to the industry distribution chart, Lewis Group ranks #725 out of 1134 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 63.9%.
Is Lewis Group's EV-to-OCF too high?
Lewis Group's current EV-to-OCF of 6.07 is 21% above median its 10-year median of 5.02. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.91 to a high of 13.25. The Retail - Cyclical industry median EV-to-OCF is 7.09. Lewis Group's value of 6.07 is 14.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lewis Group ranks #725 out of 1134 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Lewis Group has a GF Score™ of 95/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lewis Group's EV-to-OCF compare to CASY and WSM?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Lewis Group ranks #725 out of 1134 companies for EV-to-OCF. This places Lewis Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-OCF is 7.09. Lewis Group's value of 6.07 is 14.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Lewis Group's own EV-to-OCF has ranged from 1.91 to 13.25 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.02 vs. the industry median of 7.09, Lewis Group has consistently been below 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median EV-to-OCF among Retail - Cyclical companies is 7.09, based on 1,134 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. Lewis Group's current EV-to-OCF of 6.07 is 14.4% below 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 Retail - Cyclical industry, the median EV-to-OCF is 7.09 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lewis Group's current EV-to-OCF is 6.07, which is 21% above median its own 10-year median of 5.02. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lewis Group stock overvalued right now?
Lewis Group (LWSGF) has a current EV-to-OCF of 6.07. The current EV-to-OCF is 6.07, which is 21% above median its 10-year median of 5.02 and 14.4% below the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 7.09. Lewis Group's overall GF Score™ is 95/100 with 3 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 Lewis Group (LWSGF), the current EV-to-OCF is 6.07 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.
Lewis Group Ltd is a South Africa-based retailer of household furniture and electrical appliances through its three trading brands, Lewis, Beares, and Best Home and Electric. Lewis sells a range of household furniture, electrical appliances, and home electronics to customers in the LSM 4 to 7 categories. Best Home and Electric is a retailer of electrical appliances, sound and vision equipment, and furniture, targeting LSM four to seven customers. Its operating segments are Traditional retail and Cash retail. The company generates majority of the revenue from Traditional retail segment. Beares is a retailer of upmarket furniture, electrical appliances, and home electronics to customers in the LSM 6 to 9 categories.
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