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La-Z-BoyLZB -1.16%77 EV-to-OCF is 9.39 as of Aug. 12, 2026, which is 1% below its 10-year median of 9.45. GuruFocus rates LZB with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of $39.35 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 435 Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances companies, La-Z-Boy ranks worse than 53.1% on this metric.
EV-to-OCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its cash flow from operations. As of today, La-Z-Boy's Enterprise Value is $1,917 Mil.
La-Z-Boy's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was $204 Mil. Therefore, La-Z-Boy's EV-to-OCF for today is 9.39.
The historical rank and industry rank for La-Z-Boy's EV-to-OCF or its related term are showing as below:
LZB'
s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.89 Med: 9.45 Max: 17.71
Current: 9.39
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of La-Z-Boy was 17.71. The lowest was 4.89. And the median was 9.45.
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.
La-Z-Boy's share price for today is $41.06.
La-Z-Boy's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $2.470.
* 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.
La-Z-Boy EV-to-OCF Related Terms
La-Z-Boy EV-to-OCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for La-Z-Boy'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 Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances subindustry, La-Z-Boy'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.
La-Z-Boy EV-to-OCF vs Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances Industry
For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, La-Z-Boy's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where La-Z-Boy's EV-to-OCF falls into.
La-Z-Boy's current Enterprise Value is $1,917 Mil.
La-Z-Boy's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $204 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.
La-Z-Boy (LZB) has a EV-to-OCF of 9.39 as of Aug. 12, 2026. This is near median its historical median of 9.45. Over the past decade, La-Z-Boy's EV-to-OCF has ranged from 4.89 to 17.71. According to the industry distribution chart, La-Z-Boy ranks #231 out of 435 companies in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, placing it in the top 53.1%.
Is La-Z-Boy's EV-to-OCF too high?
La-Z-Boy's current EV-to-OCF of 9.39 is near median its 10-year median of 9.45. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.89 to a high of 17.71. The Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry median EV-to-OCF is 8.56. La-Z-Boy's value of 9.39 is 9.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, La-Z-Boy ranks #231 out of 435 companies in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, La-Z-Boy has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does La-Z-Boy's EV-to-OCF compare to LEG and MLKN?
According to the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry distribution chart, La-Z-Boy ranks #231 out of 435 companies for EV-to-OCF. This places La-Z-Boy in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-OCF is 8.56. La-Z-Boy's value of 9.39 is 9.7% above this benchmark. Historically, La-Z-Boy's own EV-to-OCF has ranged from 4.89 to 17.71 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 9.45 vs. the industry median of 8.56, La-Z-Boy 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 Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances company?
The median EV-to-OCF among Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances companies is 8.56, based on 435 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. La-Z-Boy's current EV-to-OCF of 9.39 is 9.7% 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 Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, the median EV-to-OCF is 8.56 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. La-Z-Boy's current EV-to-OCF is 9.39, which is near median its own 10-year median of 9.45. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is La-Z-Boy stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, La-Z-Boy (LZB) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $39.35, compared to a current price of $41.06 — trading 4.3% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-OCF is 9.39, which is near median its 10-year median of 9.45 and 9.7% above the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry median of 8.56. La-Z-Boy's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 9 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 La-Z-Boy (LZB), the current EV-to-OCF is 9.39 as of Aug. 12, 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 La-Z-Boy (LZB) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, La-Z-Boy stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $41.06 is trading 4.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $39.35.
GuruFocus considers La-Z-Boy to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for LZB:
EV-to-OCF: 9.39 (near median its 10-year median of 9.45)
GF Value™: $39.35 vs. price of $41.06 (4.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 9.7% above the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances median (#231 of 435)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LZB stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
La-Z-Boy Inc is a world'wide producer of reclining chairs and one of the manufacturers/distributors of residential furniture in the United States. It manufacture, market, import, export, distribute and retail upholstery furniture products. In addition, it import, distribute and retail accessories and casegoods (wood) furniture products. Its reportable operating segments include the Retail segment and the Wholesale segment. Its Retail segment mainly sells upholstered furniture. Wholesale segment manufactures and imports upholstered and casegoods (wood) furniture and sells directly. The company generates majority of revenue from Wholesale segment which manufactures and imports upholstered furniture, such as recliners and motion furniture, sofas, loveseats, chairs, sectionals, modulars, etc.
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