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Nippon Ceramic CoNPPRF 95 EV-to-OCF is 9.24 as of Jul. 23, 2026, which is 5% below its 10-year median of 9.74. GuruFocus rates NPPRF with a GF Score™ of 95/100 and a GF Value™ of $14.98. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 2,497 Hardware companies, Nippon Ceramic Co ranks worse than 51.26% on this metric.
EV-to-OCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its cash flow from operations. As of today, Nippon Ceramic Co's Enterprise Value is $327.0 Mil.
Nippon Ceramic Co's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $35.4 Mil. Therefore, Nippon Ceramic Co's EV-to-OCF for today is 9.24.
The historical rank and industry rank for Nippon Ceramic Co's EV-to-OCF or its related term are showing as below:
NPPRF'
s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.83 Med: 9.74 Max: 25.33
Current: 9.68
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of Nippon Ceramic Co was 25.33. The lowest was 2.83. And the median was 9.74.
NPPRF's EV-to-OCF is ranked worse than 51.26% of 2497
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 9.04
vs NPPRF: 9.68
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 Ceramic Co (OTCPK:NPPRF) 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 Ceramic Co's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Nippon Ceramic Co's share price for today is $16.40.
Nippon Ceramic Co'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 $2.260.
* 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 Ceramic Co EV-to-OCF Related Terms
Nippon Ceramic Co EV-to-OCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Nippon Ceramic Co'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 Electronic Components subindustry, Nippon Ceramic 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 Ceramic Co EV-to-OCF vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Nippon Ceramic Co's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Nippon Ceramic Co's EV-to-OCF falls into.
Nippon Ceramic Co's current Enterprise Value is $327.0 Mil.
Nippon Ceramic Co'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 $35.4 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 Ceramic Co (NPPRF) has a EV-to-OCF of 9.24 as of Jul. 23, 2026. This is near median its historical median of 9.74. Over the past decade, Nippon Ceramic Co's EV-to-OCF has ranged from 2.83 to 25.33. According to the industry distribution chart, Nippon Ceramic Co ranks #1280 out of 2497 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 51.3%.
Is Nippon Ceramic Co's EV-to-OCF too high?
Nippon Ceramic Co's current EV-to-OCF of 9.24 is near median its 10-year median of 9.74. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.83 to a high of 25.33. The Hardware industry median EV-to-OCF is 9.04. Nippon Ceramic Co's value of 9.24 is 2.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nippon Ceramic Co ranks #1280 out of 2497 companies in the Hardware industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Nippon Ceramic Co has a GF Score™ of 95/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nippon Ceramic Co's EV-to-OCF compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Nippon Ceramic Co ranks #1280 out of 2497 companies for EV-to-OCF. This places Nippon Ceramic Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-OCF is 9.04. Nippon Ceramic Co's value of 9.24 is 2.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Nippon Ceramic Co's own EV-to-OCF has ranged from 2.83 to 25.33 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 9.74 vs. the industry median of 9.04, Nippon Ceramic 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 Hardware company?
The median EV-to-OCF among Hardware companies is 9.04, 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. Nippon Ceramic Co's current EV-to-OCF of 9.24 is 2.2% 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 Hardware industry, the median EV-to-OCF is 9.04 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nippon Ceramic Co's current EV-to-OCF is 9.24, which is near median its own 10-year median of 9.74. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nippon Ceramic Co stock overvalued right now?
Nippon Ceramic Co (NPPRF) has a current EV-to-OCF of 9.24. The stock's GF Value™ is $14.98, compared to a current price of $16.40 — trading 9.5% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-OCF is 9.24, which is near median its 10-year median of 9.74 and 2.2% above the Hardware industry median of 9.04. Nippon Ceramic Co's overall GF Score™ is 95/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Ceramic Co (NPPRF), the current EV-to-OCF is 9.24 as of Jul. 23, 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 Ceramic Co (NPPRF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nippon Ceramic Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $16.40 is trading 9.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $14.98.
Key valuation signals for NPPRF:
EV-to-OCF: 9.24 (near median its 10-year median of 9.74)
GF Value™: $14.98 vs. price of $16.40 (9.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 2.2% above the Hardware median (#1280 of 2497)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NPPRF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Nippon Ceramic Co Ltd is a Japan based company engaged in development, manufacturing and sale of ceramic sensors, ferrite, module and others. Its products are applicable for household equipment and plant facilities; automobiles; home electronics and office automation equipment; and electronics. Its Household equipment & plant faculties include lighting, sensor, security system, fire detection sensor etc. In automobile industry its products are applicable in sensor, DC- DC Converter, charging & discharging battery etc. Its products in home electronics include Microwave, airconditioner and IH cooker. Under electronics industry its products are power supplies, fan motors, inverters.
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