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Nine Energy ServiceNINE 23 EV-to-OCF is -15.48 as of Aug. 31, 2026. GuruFocus rates NINE with a GF Score™ of 23/100. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,025 Oil & Gas companies, Nine Energy Service ranks better than 87.02% on this metric.
EV-to-OCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its cash flow from operations. As of today, Nine Energy Service's Enterprise Value is $260.4 Mil.
Nine Energy Service's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $-16.8 Mil. Therefore, Nine Energy Service's EV-to-OCF for today is -15.48.
The historical rank and industry rank for Nine Energy Service's EV-to-OCF or its related term are showing as below:
NINE'
s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -331.42 Med: -243.23 Max: -15.08
Current: -15.48
During the past 11 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of Nine Energy Service was -15.08. The lowest was -331.42. And the median was -243.23.
NINE's EV-to-OCF is ranked better than 87.02% of 1025
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 5.63
vs NINE: -15.48
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.
Nine Energy Service (AMEX:NINE) 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.
Nine Energy Service's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Nine Energy Service's share price for today is $10.64.
Nine Energy Service'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 $-1.250.
* 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.
Nine Energy Service EV-to-OCF Related Terms
Nine Energy Service EV-to-OCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Nine Energy Service'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 Oil & Gas Equipment & Services subindustry, Nine Energy Service'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.
Nine Energy Service EV-to-OCF vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Nine Energy Service's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Nine Energy Service's EV-to-OCF falls into.
Nine Energy Service's current Enterprise Value is $260.4 Mil.
Nine Energy Service'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 $-16.8 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.
Nine Energy Service (NINE) has a EV-to-OCF of -15.48 as of Aug. 31, 2026. According to the industry distribution chart, Nine Energy Service ranks #133 out of 1025 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 13%.
Is Nine Energy Service's EV-to-OCF too high?
Nine Energy Service's current EV-to-OCF is -15.48. Based on the distribution chart, Nine Energy Service ranks #133 out of 1025 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Nine Energy Service has a GF Score™ of 23/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nine Energy Service's EV-to-OCF compare to NCSM and DWSN?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Nine Energy Service ranks #133 out of 1025 companies for EV-to-OCF. This places Nine Energy Service in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-OCF is 5.63. 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 an Oil & Gas company?
The median EV-to-OCF among Oil & Gas companies is 5.63, based on 1,025 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. 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 Oil & Gas industry, the median EV-to-OCF is 5.63 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nine Energy Service's current EV-to-OCF is -15.48. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nine Energy Service stock overvalued right now?
Nine Energy Service (NINE) has a current EV-to-OCF of -15.48. The current EV-to-OCF is -15.48. Nine Energy Service's overall GF Score™ is 23/100 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 Nine Energy Service (NINE), the current EV-to-OCF is -15.48 as of Aug. 31, 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.
Nine Energy Service Inc is a North American onshore completion and production services provider. It targets unconventional oil and gas resource development. The Company operates as one reportable segment, known as Completions Solutions. The Completions Solutions segment provides services and products integral to the completion of unconventional wells through a full range of tools and methodologies. These services and products are similar in purpose and end use by focusing on preparing and enabling a well to produce oil and gas and must be completed in order for a well to begin producing hydrocarbons. It operates in the U.S, Canada, and other countries where the majority of the revenue is generated from the United States.
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