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Pennon GroupPEGRF +11.58%74 EV-to-OCF is 18.88 as of Aug. 08, 2026, which is 16% below its 10-year median of 22.55. GuruFocus rates PEGRF with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of $6.28 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 507 Utilities - Regulated companies, Pennon Group ranks worse than 80.47% on this metric.
EV-to-OCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its cash flow from operations. As of today, Pennon Group's Enterprise Value is $9,086 Mil.
Pennon Group's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $481 Mil. Therefore, Pennon Group's EV-to-OCF for today is 18.88.
The historical rank and industry rank for Pennon Group's EV-to-OCF or its related term are showing as below:
PEGRF'
s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 13.02 Med: 22.55 Max: 67.27
Current: 19.45
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of Pennon Group was 67.27. The lowest was 13.02. And the median was 22.55.
PEGRF's EV-to-OCF is ranked worse than 80.47% of 507
companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 10.82
vs PEGRF: 19.45
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.
Pennon Group's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Pennon Group's share price for today is $6.592.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Pennon Group's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.260.
* 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.
Pennon Group EV-to-OCF Related Terms
Pennon Group EV-to-OCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Pennon Group'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 Utilities - Regulated Water subindustry, Pennon Group'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.
Pennon Group EV-to-OCF vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Pennon Group's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Pennon Group's EV-to-OCF falls into.
Pennon Group's current Enterprise Value is $9,086 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Pennon Group's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $481 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.
Pennon Group (PEGRF) has a EV-to-OCF of 18.88 as of Aug. 08, 2026. This is 16% below median its historical median of 22.55. Over the past decade, Pennon Group's EV-to-OCF has ranged from 13.02 to 67.27. According to the industry distribution chart, Pennon Group ranks #408 out of 507 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 80.5%.
Is Pennon Group's EV-to-OCF too high?
Pennon Group's current EV-to-OCF of 18.88 is 16% below median its 10-year median of 22.55. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 13.02 to a high of 67.27. The Utilities - Regulated industry median EV-to-OCF is 10.82. Pennon Group's value of 18.88 is 74.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Pennon Group ranks #408 out of 507 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Pennon Group has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Pennon Group's EV-to-OCF compare to AWK and WTRG?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Pennon Group ranks #408 out of 507 companies for EV-to-OCF. This places Pennon Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-OCF is 10.82. Pennon Group's value of 18.88 is 74.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Pennon Group's own EV-to-OCF has ranged from 13.02 to 67.27 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 22.55 vs. the industry median of 10.82, Pennon Group 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 an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median EV-to-OCF among Utilities - Regulated companies is 10.82, based on 507 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. Pennon Group's current EV-to-OCF of 18.88 is 74.5% 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 Utilities - Regulated industry, the median EV-to-OCF is 10.82 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Pennon Group's current EV-to-OCF is 18.88, which is 16% below median its own 10-year median of 22.55. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Pennon Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pennon Group (PEGRF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $6.28, compared to a current price of $6.59 — trading 5% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-OCF is 18.88, which is 16% below median its 10-year median of 22.55 and 74.5% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 10.82. Pennon Group's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 9 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 Pennon Group (PEGRF), the current EV-to-OCF is 18.88 as of Aug. 08, 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 Pennon Group (PEGRF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pennon Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $6.59 is trading 5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $6.28.
GuruFocus considers Pennon Group to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for PEGRF:
EV-to-OCF: 18.88 (16% below median its 10-year median of 22.55)
GF Value™: $6.28 vs. price of $6.59 (5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 74.5% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#408 of 507)
No single metric tells the full story. See the PEGRF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Pennon Group PLC is a British water and environmental utility infrastructure company that operates mainly in the United Kingdom. It has smaller operations in the European Union, China, and other countries. The company operates through Water, Non-household retail, and other segments. The water business comprises the regulated water and wastewater services undertaken by South West Water. The non-household retail business comprises the services provided by Pennon Water Services in the non-household water and wastewater retail market. The majority of revenue is derived from the water division.
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