OXLC (Oxford Lane Capital) EV-to-OCF: 17.07 (As of Jul. 31, 2026)

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What is Oxford Lane Capital EV-to-OCF?

Oxford Lane Capital OXLC +2.12% 22 EV-to-OCF is 17.07 as of Jul. 31, 2026. GuruFocus rates OXLC with a GF Score™ of 22/100. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,509 Asset Management companies, Oxford Lane Capital ranks worse than 72.37% on this metric.

EV-to-OCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its cash flow from operations. As of today, Oxford Lane Capital's Enterprise Value is $1,287.13 Mil. Oxford Lane Capital's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $75.42 Mil. Therefore, Oxford Lane Capital's EV-to-OCF for today is 17.07.

The historical rank and industry rank for Oxford Lane Capital's EV-to-OCF or its related term are showing as below:

OXLC' s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -268.09   Med: -4.3   Max: 18.68
Current: 17.07

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of Oxford Lane Capital was 18.68. The lowest was -268.09. And the median was -4.30.

OXLC's EV-to-OCF is ranked worse than
72.37% of 1509 companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 6.32 vs OXLC: 17.07

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 (2026-07-31), Oxford Lane Capital's stock price is $9.16. Oxford Lane Capital's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-5.970. Therefore, Oxford Lane Capital's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is At Loss.


Oxford Lane Capital  (NAS:OXLC) 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.

Oxford Lane Capital's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=9.16/-5.970
=At Loss

Oxford Lane Capital's share price for today is $9.16.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Oxford Lane Capital's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-5.970.

* 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.


Oxford Lane Capital EV-to-OCF Related Terms


Oxford Lane Capital EV-to-OCF Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Oxford Lane Capital'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.

Oxford Lane Capital EV-to-OCF Chart

Oxford Lane Capital Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
EV-to-OCF
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -3.13 -11.72 -11.05 -3.31 17.87

Oxford Lane Capital Semi-Annual Data
Mar16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
EV-to-OCF Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -11.05 0.00 -3.31 0.00 17.87

OXLC vs STK, EOI, MQY: EV-to-OCF Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Oxford Lane Capital'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.


Oxford Lane Capital EV-to-OCF vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Oxford Lane Capital's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Oxford Lane Capital's EV-to-OCF falls into.


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Oxford Lane Capital EV-to-OCF Calculation

Oxford Lane Capital's EV-to-OCF for today is calculated as:

EV-to-OCF=Enterprise Value (Today)/Cash Flow from Operations (TTM)
=1287.134/75.424
=17.07

Oxford Lane Capital's current Enterprise Value is $1,287.13 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Oxford Lane Capital's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $75.42 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about EV-to-OCF →
What does a EV-to-OCF of 17.07 mean?
Oxford Lane Capital (OXLC) has a EV-to-OCF of 17.07 as of Jul. 31, 2026. According to the industry distribution chart, Oxford Lane Capital ranks #1092 out of 1509 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 72.4%.
Is Oxford Lane Capital's EV-to-OCF too high?
Oxford Lane Capital's current EV-to-OCF is 17.07. The Asset Management industry median EV-to-OCF is 6.32. Oxford Lane Capital's value of 17.07 is 170.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Oxford Lane Capital ranks #1092 out of 1509 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Oxford Lane Capital has a GF Score™ of 22/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Oxford Lane Capital's EV-to-OCF compare to STK and EOI?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Oxford Lane Capital ranks #1092 out of 1509 companies for EV-to-OCF. This places Oxford Lane Capital in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-OCF is 6.32. Oxford Lane Capital's value of 17.07 is 170.1% above this benchmark. 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 an Asset Management company?
The median EV-to-OCF among Asset Management companies is 6.32, based on 1,509 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. Oxford Lane Capital's current EV-to-OCF of 17.07 is 170.1% 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 Asset Management industry, the median EV-to-OCF is 6.32 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Oxford Lane Capital's current EV-to-OCF is 17.07. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Oxford Lane Capital stock overvalued right now?
Oxford Lane Capital (OXLC) has a current EV-to-OCF of 17.07. The current EV-to-OCF is 17.07 and 170.1% above the Asset Management industry median of 6.32. Oxford Lane Capital's overall GF Score™ is 22/100 with 3 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 Oxford Lane Capital (OXLC), the current EV-to-OCF is 17.07 as of Jul. 31, 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.

Oxford Lane Capital Business Description

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Address 8 Sound Shore Drive, Suite 255, Greenwich, CT, USA, 06830
Oxford Lane Capital Corp is a non-diversified closed-end management investment company. The fund's investment objective is to maximize portfolio's risk adjusted total return, and currently seek to achieve investment objective by investing in structured finance investments, specifically the equity and junior debt tranches of CLO vehicles, which are collateralized by a diverse portfolio of senior secured loans made to companies whose debt is unrated or is rated below investment grade (the Senior Loans) and, to a limited. Its investment plan also includes investing in warehouse facilities, which are financing structures intended to aggregate senior loans that may be used to form the basis of a CLO vehicle.
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