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Nippon Paint Holdings CoNPCPF +1.28%84 EV-to-OCF is 15.41 as of Aug. 11, 2026, which is 43% below its 10-year median of 27.17. GuruFocus rates NPCPF with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of $4.98 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,607 Chemicals companies, Nippon Paint Holdings Co ranks worse than 62.73% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Nippon Paint Holdings Co's EV-to-OCF or its related term are showing as below:
NPCPF'
s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 13.51 Med: 27.17 Max: 327.08
Current: 15.87
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of Nippon Paint Holdings Co was 327.08. The lowest was 13.51. And the median was 27.17.
NPCPF's EV-to-OCF is ranked worse than 62.73% of 1607
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 10.77
vs NPCPF: 15.87
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.
Nippon Paint Holdings Co (OTCPK:NPCPF) 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.
Nippon Paint Holdings Co's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Nippon Paint Holdings Co's share price for today is $6.6945.
Nippon Paint Holdings Co'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 $0.401.
* 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.
Nippon Paint Holdings Co EV-to-OCF Related Terms
Nippon Paint Holdings Co 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 Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Nippon Paint Holdings Co'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.
Nippon Paint Holdings Co EV-to-OCF vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Nippon Paint Holdings Co's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Nippon Paint Holdings Co's EV-to-OCF falls into.
Nippon Paint Holdings Co's current Enterprise Value is $23,372 Mil.
Nippon Paint Holdings Co'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 $1,516 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.
Nippon Paint Holdings Co (NPCPF) has a EV-to-OCF of 15.41 as of Aug. 11, 2026. This is 43% below median its historical median of 27.17. Over the past decade, Nippon Paint Holdings Co's EV-to-OCF has ranged from 13.51 to 327.08. According to the industry distribution chart, Nippon Paint Holdings Co ranks #1008 out of 1607 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 62.7%.
Is Nippon Paint Holdings Co's EV-to-OCF too high?
Nippon Paint Holdings Co's current EV-to-OCF of 15.41 is 43% below median its 10-year median of 27.17. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 13.51 to a high of 327.08. The Chemicals industry median EV-to-OCF is 10.77. Nippon Paint Holdings Co's value of 15.41 is 43.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nippon Paint Holdings Co ranks #1008 out of 1607 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Nippon Paint Holdings Co has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nippon Paint Holdings Co's EV-to-OCF compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Nippon Paint Holdings Co ranks #1008 out of 1607 companies for EV-to-OCF. This places Nippon Paint Holdings Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-OCF is 10.77. Nippon Paint Holdings Co's value of 15.41 is 43.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Nippon Paint Holdings Co's own EV-to-OCF has ranged from 13.51 to 327.08 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 27.17 vs. the industry median of 10.77, Nippon Paint Holdings Co 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 10.77, based on 1,607 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. Nippon Paint Holdings Co's current EV-to-OCF of 15.41 is 43.1% 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 10.77 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nippon Paint Holdings Co's current EV-to-OCF is 15.41, which is 43% below median its own 10-year median of 27.17. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nippon Paint Holdings Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nippon Paint Holdings Co (NPCPF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $4.98, compared to a current price of $6.69 — trading 34.4% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-OCF is 15.41, which is 43% below median its 10-year median of 27.17 and 43.1% above the Chemicals industry median of 10.77. Nippon Paint Holdings Co's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 6 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 Nippon Paint Holdings Co (NPCPF), the current EV-to-OCF is 15.41 as of Aug. 11, 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 Nippon Paint Holdings Co (NPCPF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nippon Paint Holdings Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $6.69 is trading 34.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $4.98.
GuruFocus considers Nippon Paint Holdings Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NPCPF:
EV-to-OCF: 15.41 (43% below median its 10-year median of 27.17)
GF Value™: $4.98 vs. price of $6.69 (34.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 43.1% above the Chemicals median (#1008 of 1607)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NPCPF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Nippon Paint is a global paint company with operations in over 50 countries. About two-thirds of sales are in decorative paint, serving mostly residential and some commercial customers. It has the dominant share of the paint markets in China and some smaller Asian countries, as well as Australia. In other regions, it's often one of the three largest players. Its products are distributed via paint and home improvement retailers, some 300,000 distributors globally. Household brands include Nipsea, Nippon Paint, Dulux (in Asia, the Pacific, and Europe), British Paints, Betek Boya, and Alina, among others. About one-fourth of sales are in industrial coatings and paints. Here, customer groups include manufacturers of automotive and industrial products.
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