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OricaOCLDY +0.59%73 EV-to-OCF is 15.44 as of Jul. 15, 2026, which is 12% above its 10-year median of 13.84. GuruFocus rates OCLDY with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of $13.56 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,606 Chemicals companies, Orica ranks worse than 60.02% on this metric.
EV-to-OCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its cash flow from operations. As of today, Orica's Enterprise Value is $9,669 Mil.
Orica's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $626 Mil. Therefore, Orica's EV-to-OCF for today is 15.44.
The historical rank and industry rank for Orica's EV-to-OCF or its related term are showing as below:
OCLDY'
s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 8.98 Med: 13.84 Max: 31.97
Current: 14.31
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of Orica was 31.97. The lowest was 8.98. And the median was 13.84.
OCLDY's EV-to-OCF is ranked worse than 60.02% of 1606
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 10.54
vs OCLDY: 14.31
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.
As of today (2026-07-15), Orica's stock price is $17.00.
Orica's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.339. Therefore, Orica's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 50.15.
Orica (OTCPK:OCLDY) 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.
Orica's share price for today is $17.00.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Orica's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.339.
* 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.
Orica EV-to-OCF Related Terms
Orica EV-to-OCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Orica'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 Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Orica'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.
Orica EV-to-OCF vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Orica's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Orica's EV-to-OCF falls into.
Orica's current Enterprise Value is $9,669 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Orica's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $626 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.
Orica (OCLDY) has a EV-to-OCF of 15.44 as of Jul. 15, 2026. This is 12% above median its historical median of 13.84. Over the past decade, Orica's EV-to-OCF has ranged from 8.98 to 31.97. According to the industry distribution chart, Orica ranks #964 out of 1606 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 60%.
Is Orica's EV-to-OCF too high?
Orica's current EV-to-OCF of 15.44 is 12% above median its 10-year median of 13.84. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 8.98 to a high of 31.97. The Chemicals industry median EV-to-OCF is 10.54. Orica's value of 15.44 is 46.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Orica ranks #964 out of 1606 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Orica has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Orica's EV-to-OCF compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Orica ranks #964 out of 1606 companies for EV-to-OCF. This places Orica in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-OCF is 10.54. Orica's value of 15.44 is 46.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Orica's own EV-to-OCF has ranged from 8.98 to 31.97 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 13.84 vs. the industry median of 10.54, Orica 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 10.54, based on 1,606 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. Orica's current EV-to-OCF of 15.44 is 46.5% 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 10.54 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Orica's current EV-to-OCF is 15.44, which is 12% above median its own 10-year median of 13.84. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Orica stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Orica (OCLDY) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $13.56, compared to a current price of $17.00 — trading 25.4% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-OCF is 15.44, which is 12% above median its 10-year median of 13.84 and 46.5% above the Chemicals industry median of 10.54. Orica's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 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 Orica (OCLDY), the current EV-to-OCF is 15.44 as of Jul. 15, 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 Orica (OCLDY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Orica stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $17.00 is trading 25.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $13.56.
GuruFocus considers Orica to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for OCLDY:
EV-to-OCF: 15.44 (12% above median its 10-year median of 13.84)
GF Value™: $13.56 vs. price of $17.00 (25.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 46.5% above the Chemicals median (#964 of 1606)
No single metric tells the full story. See the OCLDY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Orica is a leading global manufacturer and supplier of explosives and chemicals, primarily to the mining industry. It has operations in around 50 countries across six continents. Blasting solutions to the mining industry is the chief earnings engine. Orica has an approximate 28% share of the global commercial explosives market. It provided resins, steel bolts, and other products for underground mining and tunneling though this business is now sold. It also supplies chemicals such as sodium cyanide to the mining industry.
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