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MetcashMCSHF 59 EV-to-OCF is 9.37 as of Jul. 23, 2026, which is 15% below its 10-year median of 11.06. GuruFocus rates MCSHF with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of $3.03 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 314 Retail - Defensive companies, Metcash ranks worse than 56.69% on this metric.
EV-to-OCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its cash flow from operations. As of today, Metcash's Enterprise Value is $3,573 Mil.
Metcash's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was $381 Mil. Therefore, Metcash's EV-to-OCF for today is 9.37.
The historical rank and industry rank for Metcash's EV-to-OCF or its related term are showing as below:
MCSHF'
s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6.69 Med: 11.06 Max: 36.58
Current: 9.11
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of Metcash was 36.58. The lowest was 6.69. And the median was 11.06.
MCSHF's EV-to-OCF is ranked worse than 56.69% of 314
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 7.595
vs MCSHF: 9.11
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.
Metcash's share price for today is $1.79.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Metcash's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was $0.172.
* 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.
Metcash EV-to-OCF Related Terms
Metcash EV-to-OCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Metcash'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 Food Distribution subindustry, Metcash'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.
Metcash EV-to-OCF vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Metcash's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Metcash's EV-to-OCF falls into.
Metcash's current Enterprise Value is $3,573 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Metcash's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was $381 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.
Metcash (MCSHF) has a EV-to-OCF of 9.37 as of Jul. 23, 2026. This is 15% below median its historical median of 11.06. Over the past decade, Metcash's EV-to-OCF has ranged from 6.69 to 36.58. According to the industry distribution chart, Metcash ranks #178 out of 314 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 56.7%.
Is Metcash's EV-to-OCF too high?
Metcash's current EV-to-OCF of 9.37 is 15% below median its 10-year median of 11.06. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.69 to a high of 36.58. The Retail - Defensive industry median EV-to-OCF is 7.60. Metcash's value of 9.37 is 23.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Metcash ranks #178 out of 314 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Metcash has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Metcash's EV-to-OCF compare to SYY and USFD?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Metcash ranks #178 out of 314 companies for EV-to-OCF. This places Metcash in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-OCF is 7.60. Metcash's value of 9.37 is 23.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Metcash's own EV-to-OCF has ranged from 6.69 to 36.58 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 11.06 vs. the industry median of 7.60, Metcash 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 Retail - Defensive company?
The median EV-to-OCF among Retail - Defensive companies is 7.60, based on 314 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. Metcash's current EV-to-OCF of 9.37 is 23.4% 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 Retail - Defensive industry, the median EV-to-OCF is 7.60 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Metcash's current EV-to-OCF is 9.37, which is 15% below median its own 10-year median of 11.06. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Metcash stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Metcash (MCSHF) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $3.03, compared to a current price of $1.79 — trading 40.9% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-OCF is 9.37, which is 15% below median its 10-year median of 11.06 and 23.4% above the Retail - Defensive industry median of 7.60. Metcash's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 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 Metcash (MCSHF), the current EV-to-OCF is 9.37 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.
Is Metcash (MCSHF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Metcash stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $1.79 is trading 40.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $3.03.
GuruFocus considers Metcash to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for MCSHF:
EV-to-OCF: 9.37 (15% below median its 10-year median of 11.06)
GF Value™: $3.03 vs. price of $1.79 (40.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 23.4% above the Retail - Defensive median (#178 of 314)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MCSHF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Metcash is a wholesaler, and to a lesser extent a retailer, specializing in food, liquor, and hardware. Centralized wholesale distribution enables independent retailers to gain access to the combined scale of many retailers to negotiate material volume discounts.The food segment distributes a range of products and services to independent supermarket and convenience stores. The hardware segment distributes hardware products to independent retail outlets and operates company-owned stores. The liquor segment distributes liquor products to independent retailers and venues like pubs.
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