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NagaseNGSCF -1.02%71 EV-to-OCF is 18.06 as of Jul. 14, 2026, which is 1% below its 10-year median of 18.31. GuruFocus rates NGSCF with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of $2.46 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,605 Chemicals companies, Nagase ranks worse than 70.72% on this metric.
EV-to-OCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its cash flow from operations. As of today, Nagase's Enterprise Value is $3,797 Mil.
Nagase's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $210 Mil. Therefore, Nagase's EV-to-OCF for today is 18.06.
The historical rank and industry rank for Nagase's EV-to-OCF or its related term are showing as below:
NGSCF'
s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -163.82 Med: 18.31 Max: 41.14
Current: 19.88
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of Nagase was 41.14. The lowest was -163.82. And the median was 18.31.
NGSCF's EV-to-OCF is ranked worse than 70.72% of 1605
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 10.53
vs NGSCF: 19.88
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.
As of today (2026-07-14), Nagase's stock price is $7.364.
Nagase's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.518. Therefore, Nagase's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 14.22.
Nagase (OTCPK:NGSCF) 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.
Nagase's share price for today is $7.364.
Nagase's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $0.518.
* 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.
Nagase EV-to-OCF Related Terms
Nagase EV-to-OCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Nagase'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 Chemicals subindustry, Nagase'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.
Nagase EV-to-OCF vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Nagase's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Nagase's EV-to-OCF falls into.
Nagase's current Enterprise Value is $3,797 Mil.
Nagase's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $210 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.
Nagase (NGSCF) has a EV-to-OCF of 18.06 as of Jul. 14, 2026. This is near median its historical median of 18.31. According to the industry distribution chart, Nagase ranks #1135 out of 1605 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 70.7%.
Is Nagase's EV-to-OCF too high?
Nagase's current EV-to-OCF of 18.06 is near median its 10-year median of 18.31. The Chemicals industry median EV-to-OCF is 10.53. Nagase's value of 18.06 is 71.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nagase ranks #1135 out of 1605 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Nagase has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nagase's EV-to-OCF compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Nagase ranks #1135 out of 1605 companies for EV-to-OCF. This places Nagase in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-OCF is 10.53. Nagase's value of 18.06 is 71.5% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 18.31 vs. the industry median of 10.53, Nagase 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 10.53, based on 1,605 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. Nagase's current EV-to-OCF of 18.06 is 71.5% 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 10.53 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nagase's current EV-to-OCF is 18.06, which is near median its own 10-year median of 18.31. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nagase stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nagase (NGSCF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.46, compared to a current price of $7.36 — trading 199.3% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-OCF is 18.06, which is near median its 10-year median of 18.31 and 71.5% above the Chemicals industry median of 10.53. Nagase's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 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 Nagase (NGSCF), the current EV-to-OCF is 18.06 as of Jul. 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 Nagase (NGSCF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nagase stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $7.36 is trading 199.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $2.46.
GuruFocus considers Nagase to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NGSCF:
EV-to-OCF: 18.06 (near median its 10-year median of 18.31)
GF Value™: $2.46 vs. price of $7.36 (199.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 71.5% above the Chemicals median (#1135 of 1605)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NGSCF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Nagase & Co Ltd is a Japan-based trading company focused on chemicals and related products. The company operates through five segments. The Electronics and Energy segment covers semiconductors, components, AR/VR, renewable energy, and displays. The Functional Material segment handles paints, inks, resins, chemicals, films, and sanitary materials. The Life Related segment offers pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, food ingredients, cosmetics, reagents, and medical devices. The Mobility segment provides materials and products for batteries, electrification, in-vehicle electronics, and autonomous driving. The Processing Material segment deals with plastics, resins, molding machines, and molds, while Others includes information processing and functional services.
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