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BUA CementNSA:BUACEMENT 94 EV-to-OCF is 16.87 as of Sep. 11, 2026, which is 18% above its 10-year median of 14.28. GuruFocus rates NSA:BUACEMENT with a GF Score™ of 94/100 and a GF Value™ of ₦166.31 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 413 Building Materials companies, BUA Cement ranks worse than 80.63% on this metric.
EV-to-OCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its cash flow from operations. As of today, BUA Cement's Enterprise Value is ₦9,777,451 Mil.
BUA Cement's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was ₦579,596 Mil. Therefore, BUA Cement's EV-to-OCF for today is 16.87.
The historical rank and industry rank for BUA Cement's EV-to-OCF or its related term are showing as below:
NSA:BUACEMENT'
s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.19 Med: 14.28 Max: 44.53
Current: 18.67
During the past 6 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of BUA Cement was 44.53. The lowest was 0.19. And the median was 14.28.
NSA:BUACEMENT's EV-to-OCF is ranked worse than 80.63% of 413
companies
in the Building Materials industry
Industry Median: 9.11
vs NSA:BUACEMENT: 18.67
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.
BUA Cement's share price for today is ₦278.10.
BUA Cement'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 ₦14.762.
* 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.
BUA Cement EV-to-OCF Related Terms
BUA Cement EV-to-OCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for BUA Cement'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.
NSA:BUACEMENT vs CRH, MLM, VMC: EV-to-OCF Comparison
For the Building Materials subindustry, BUA Cement'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.
BUA Cement EV-to-OCF vs Building Materials Industry
For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, BUA Cement's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where BUA Cement's EV-to-OCF falls into.
BUA Cement's current Enterprise Value is ₦9,777,451 Mil.
BUA Cement'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 ₦579,596 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.
BUA Cement (NSA:BUACEMENT) has a EV-to-OCF of 16.87 as of Sep. 11, 2026. This is 18% above median its historical median of 14.28. Over the past decade, BUA Cement's EV-to-OCF has ranged from 0.19 to 44.53. According to the industry distribution chart, BUA Cement ranks #333 out of 413 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 80.6%.
Is BUA Cement's EV-to-OCF too high?
BUA Cement's current EV-to-OCF of 16.87 is 18% above median its 10-year median of 14.28. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.19 to a high of 44.53. The Building Materials industry median EV-to-OCF is 9.11. BUA Cement's value of 16.87 is 85.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, BUA Cement ranks #333 out of 413 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, BUA Cement has a GF Score™ of 94/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does BUA Cement's EV-to-OCF compare to CRH and MLM?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, BUA Cement ranks #333 out of 413 companies for EV-to-OCF. This places BUA Cement in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-OCF is 9.11. BUA Cement's value of 16.87 is 85.2% above this benchmark. Historically, BUA Cement's own EV-to-OCF has ranged from 0.19 to 44.53 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 14.28 vs. the industry median of 9.11, BUA Cement 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 Building Materials company?
The median EV-to-OCF among Building Materials companies is 9.11, based on 413 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. BUA Cement's current EV-to-OCF of 16.87 is 85.2% 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 Building Materials industry, the median EV-to-OCF is 9.11 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. BUA Cement's current EV-to-OCF is 16.87, which is 18% above median its own 10-year median of 14.28. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is BUA Cement stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BUA Cement (NSA:BUACEMENT) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₦166.31, compared to a current price of ₦278.10 — trading 67.2% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-OCF is 16.87, which is 18% above median its 10-year median of 14.28 and 85.2% above the Building Materials industry median of 9.11. BUA Cement's overall GF Score™ is 94/100 with 5 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 BUA Cement (NSA:BUACEMENT), the current EV-to-OCF is 16.87 as of Sep. 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 BUA Cement (NSA:BUACEMENT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BUA Cement stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₦278.10 is trading 67.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₦166.31.
GuruFocus considers BUA Cement to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NSA:BUACEMENT:
EV-to-OCF: 16.87 (18% above median its 10-year median of 14.28)
GF Value™: ₦166.31 vs. price of ₦278.10 (67.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 85.2% above the Building Materials median (#333 of 413)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSA:BUACEMENT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
BUA Cement PLC is engaged in the manufacturing and sale of cement to the general public. The company generates revenue from the sale of bagged cement and sale of bulk cement. Geographically the company generates the majority of its revenue in Nigeria.
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