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Sensient TechnologiesMEX:SXT 52 EV-to-OCF is 48.40 as of Aug. 14, 2026, which is 77% above its 10-year median of 27.39. GuruFocus rates MEX:SXT with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN1,496.05 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,609 Chemicals companies, Sensient Technologies ranks worse than 87.01% on this metric.
EV-to-OCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its cash flow from operations. As of today, Sensient Technologies's Enterprise Value is MXN106,917 Mil.
Sensient Technologies's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was MXN2,209 Mil. Therefore, Sensient Technologies's EV-to-OCF for today is 48.40.
The historical rank and industry rank for Sensient Technologies's EV-to-OCF or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:SXT'
s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -279.81 Med: 27.39 Max: 544.75
Current: 50.79
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of Sensient Technologies was 544.75. The lowest was -279.81. And the median was 27.39.
MEX:SXT's EV-to-OCF is ranked worse than 87.01% of 1609
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 10.91
vs MEX:SXT: 50.79
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.
Sensient Technologies's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Sensient Technologies's share price for today is MXN2220.00.
Sensient Technologies'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 MXN66.255.
* 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.
* 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, Sensient Technologies'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.
Sensient Technologies EV-to-OCF vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Sensient Technologies's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sensient Technologies's EV-to-OCF falls into.
Sensient Technologies's current Enterprise Value is MXN106,917 Mil.
Sensient Technologies'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 MXN2,209 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.
Sensient Technologies (MEX:SXT) has a EV-to-OCF of 48.40 as of Aug. 14, 2026. This is 77% above median its historical median of 27.39. According to the industry distribution chart, Sensient Technologies ranks #1400 out of 1609 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 87%.
Is Sensient Technologies' EV-to-OCF too high?
Sensient Technologies' current EV-to-OCF of 48.40 is 77% above median its 10-year median of 27.39. The Chemicals industry median EV-to-OCF is 10.91. Sensient Technologies' value of 48.40 is 343.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sensient Technologies ranks #1400 out of 1609 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Sensient Technologies has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sensient Technologies' EV-to-OCF compare to PRM and BCPC?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Sensient Technologies ranks #1400 out of 1609 companies for EV-to-OCF. This places Sensient Technologies in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-OCF is 10.91. Sensient Technologies' value of 48.40 is 343.6% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 27.39 vs. the industry median of 10.91, Sensient Technologies 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 10.91, based on 1,609 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. Sensient Technologies's current EV-to-OCF of 48.40 is 343.6% 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 10.91 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sensient Technologies's current EV-to-OCF is 48.40, which is 77% above median its own 10-year median of 27.39. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sensient Technologies stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sensient Technologies (MEX:SXT) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN1,496.05, compared to a current price of MXN2,220.00 — trading 48.4% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-OCF is 48.40, which is 77% above median its 10-year median of 27.39 and 343.6% above the Chemicals industry median of 10.91. Sensient Technologies' overall GF Score™ is 52/100 with 8 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 Sensient Technologies (MEX:SXT), the current EV-to-OCF is 48.40 as of Aug. 14, 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 Sensient Technologies (MEX:SXT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sensient Technologies stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of MXN2,220.00 is trading 48.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN1,496.05.
GuruFocus considers Sensient Technologies to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MEX:SXT:
EV-to-OCF: 48.40 (77% above median its 10-year median of 27.39)
GF Value™: MXN1,496.05 vs. price of MXN2,220.00 (48.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 343.6% above the Chemicals median (#1400 of 1609)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:SXT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sensient Technologies Corp manufactures and markets natural and synthetic colors, flavors, and other specialty ingredients. Sensient's offerings are predominantly applied to consumer-facing products, including food and beverage, cosmetics and pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals, and personal care industries. Its principal products are flavors, flavor enhancers, ingredients, extracts, and bionutrients, essential oils, dehydrated vegetables and other food ingredients, natural and synthetic food and beverage colors, and others. The company's reportable segments are: Flavors & Extracts, which derive key revenue, Color, Asia Pacific, and Corporate and Other. Geographically, the company generates maximum revenue from North America, followed by Europe, Asia-Pacific, and other regions.
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