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NetlistNLST +11.97%43 EV-to-OCF is -127.29 as of Aug. 27, 2026. GuruFocus rates NLST with a GF Score™ of 43/100 and a GF Value™ of $2.41 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,497 Hardware companies, Netlist ranks better than 94.99% on this metric.
EV-to-OCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its cash flow from operations. As of today, Netlist's Enterprise Value is $1,975.2 Mil.
Netlist's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $-15.5 Mil. Therefore, Netlist's EV-to-OCF for today is -127.29.
The historical rank and industry rank for Netlist's EV-to-OCF or its related term are showing as below:
NLST'
s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -138.75 Med: -6.04 Max: 237.63
Current: -127.29
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of Netlist was 237.63. The lowest was -138.75. And the median was -6.04.
NLST's EV-to-OCF is ranked better than 94.99% of 2497
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 7.73
vs NLST: -127.29
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.
Netlist's share price for today is $5.7275.
Netlist'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 $0.000.
* 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.
Netlist EV-to-OCF Related Terms
Netlist EV-to-OCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Netlist'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 Electronics & Computer Distribution subindustry, Netlist'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.
Netlist EV-to-OCF vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Netlist's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Netlist's EV-to-OCF falls into.
Netlist's current Enterprise Value is $1,975.2 Mil.
Netlist'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 $-15.5 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.
Netlist (NLST) has a EV-to-OCF of -127.29 as of Aug. 27, 2026. According to the industry distribution chart, Netlist ranks #125 out of 2497 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 5%.
Is Netlist's EV-to-OCF too high?
Netlist's current EV-to-OCF is -127.29. Based on the distribution chart, Netlist ranks #125 out of 2497 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Netlist has a GF Score™ of 43/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Netlist's EV-to-OCF compare to SCSC and EACO?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Netlist ranks #125 out of 2497 companies for EV-to-OCF. This places Netlist in the top 5% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-OCF is 7.73. 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 Hardware company?
The median EV-to-OCF among Hardware companies is 7.73, based on 2,497 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 Hardware industry, the median EV-to-OCF is 7.73 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Netlist's current EV-to-OCF is -127.29. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Netlist stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Netlist (NLST) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.41, compared to a current price of $5.73 — trading 137.7% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-OCF is -127.29. Netlist's overall GF Score™ is 43/100 with 9 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 Netlist (NLST), the current EV-to-OCF is -127.29 as of Aug. 27, 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 Netlist (NLST) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Netlist stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $5.73 is trading 137.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $2.41.
GuruFocus considers Netlist to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NLST:
EV-to-OCF: -127.29
GF Value™: $2.41 vs. price of $5.73 (137.7% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NLST stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Netlist Inc is involved in the business of designing and manufacturing modular memory subsystems and also cloud service providers. Its products include Storage class memory, nonvolatile memory, enterprise SSD and embedded flash. The company's products are based on its proprietary technologies such as Presight technology, Distributed buffer architecture, IC design, PCB designs, Thermal management designs. Company has consistently driven innovation in the field of cutting-edge enterprise memory and storage, empowering businesses and industries to thrive in the digital age.
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