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The historical rank and industry rank for Bright Horizons Family Solutions's EV-to-OCF or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:BFAM'
s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 13.81 Med: 29.52 Max: 58.94
Current: 16.96
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of Bright Horizons Family Solutions was 58.94. The lowest was 13.81. And the median was 29.52.
MEX:BFAM's EV-to-OCF is ranked worse than 77.32% of 97
companies
in the Personal Services industry
Industry Median: 8.08
vs MEX:BFAM: 16.96
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.
Bright Horizons Family Solutions (MEX:BFAM) 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.
Bright Horizons Family Solutions's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Bright Horizons Family Solutions's share price for today is MXN1370.45.
Bright Horizons Family Solutions's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was MXN56.930.
* 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.
Bright Horizons Family Solutions EV-to-OCF Related Terms
Bright Horizons Family Solutions EV-to-OCF Historical Data
* 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 Personal Services subindustry, Bright Horizons Family Solutions'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.
Bright Horizons Family Solutions EV-to-OCF vs Personal Services Industry
For the Personal Services industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Bright Horizons Family Solutions's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Bright Horizons Family Solutions's EV-to-OCF falls into.
Bright Horizons Family Solutions's current Enterprise Value is MXN96,491 Mil.
Bright Horizons Family Solutions's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was MXN5,943 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.
Bright Horizons Family Solutions (MEX:BFAM) has a EV-to-OCF of 16.24 as of Aug. 13, 2026. This is 45% below median its historical median of 29.52. Over the past decade, Bright Horizons Family Solutions' EV-to-OCF has ranged from 13.81 to 58.94. According to the industry distribution chart, Bright Horizons Family Solutions ranks #75 out of 97 companies in the Personal Services industry, placing it in the top 77.3%.
Is Bright Horizons Family Solutions' EV-to-OCF too high?
Bright Horizons Family Solutions' current EV-to-OCF of 16.24 is 45% below median its 10-year median of 29.52. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 13.81 to a high of 58.94. The Personal Services industry median EV-to-OCF is 8.08. Bright Horizons Family Solutions' value of 16.24 is 101% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Bright Horizons Family Solutions ranks #75 out of 97 companies in the Personal Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Bright Horizons Family Solutions has a GF Score™ of 71/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bright Horizons Family Solutions' EV-to-OCF compare to ANDG and FTDR?
According to the Personal Services industry distribution chart, Bright Horizons Family Solutions ranks #75 out of 97 companies for EV-to-OCF. This places Bright Horizons Family Solutions in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-OCF is 8.08. Bright Horizons Family Solutions' value of 16.24 is 101% above this benchmark. Historically, Bright Horizons Family Solutions' own EV-to-OCF has ranged from 13.81 to 58.94 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 29.52 vs. the industry median of 8.08, Bright Horizons Family Solutions 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 Personal Services company?
The median EV-to-OCF among Personal Services companies is 8.08, based on 97 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. Bright Horizons Family Solutions's current EV-to-OCF of 16.24 is 101% 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 Personal Services industry, the median EV-to-OCF is 8.08 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Bright Horizons Family Solutions's current EV-to-OCF is 16.24, which is 45% below median its own 10-year median of 29.52. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bright Horizons Family Solutions stock overvalued right now?
Bright Horizons Family Solutions (MEX:BFAM) has a current EV-to-OCF of 16.24. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN2,651.15, compared to a current price of MXN1,370.45 — trading 48.3% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-OCF is 16.24, which is 45% below median its 10-year median of 29.52 and 101% above the Personal Services industry median of 8.08. Bright Horizons Family Solutions' overall GF Score™ is 71/100 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 Bright Horizons Family Solutions (MEX:BFAM), the current EV-to-OCF is 16.24 as of Aug. 13, 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 Bright Horizons Family Solutions (MEX:BFAM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bright Horizons Family Solutions stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of MXN1,370.45 is trading 48.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN2,651.15.
Key valuation signals for MEX:BFAM:
EV-to-OCF: 16.24 (45% below median its 10-year median of 29.52)
GF Value™: MXN2,651.15 vs. price of MXN1,370.45 (48.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 101% above the Personal Services median (#75 of 97)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:BFAM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Bright Horizons Family Solutions Inc provider of early education and child care, family care solutions, and workforce education services that help working families and client employees personally and professionally. It provides services under multi-year contracts with employers that offer early education and child care, back-up care, and educational advisory services as part of their employee benefits package. The company has three business segments; Full-service center-based child care, Backup care, and Educational advisory services. The majority of the revenue is generated by full-service center-based child care, which includes traditional center-based child care and early education services. Other services provided by the company include in-home child and elder care, and Others.
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