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Flaherty & Crumrine Prefd FundPFD +0.44%32 EV-to-OCF is 23.07 as of Aug. 11, 2026, which is 12% below its 10-year median of 26.27. GuruFocus rates PFD with a GF Score™ of 32/100. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,501 Asset Management companies, Flaherty & Crumrine Prefd Fund ranks worse than 78.95% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Flaherty & Crumrine Prefd Fund's EV-to-OCF or its related term are showing as below:
PFD'
s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -186.61 Med: 26.27 Max: 32.4
Current: 23.07
During the past 9 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of Flaherty & Crumrine Prefd Fund was 32.40. The lowest was -186.61. And the median was 26.27.
PFD's EV-to-OCF is ranked worse than 78.95% of 1501
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 5.95
vs PFD: 23.07
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.
Flaherty & Crumrine Prefd Fund (NYSE:PFD) 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.
Flaherty & Crumrine Prefd Fund's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Flaherty & Crumrine Prefd Fund's share price for today is $11.35.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Flaherty & Crumrine Prefd Fund's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 was $1.150.
* 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.
Flaherty & Crumrine Prefd Fund EV-to-OCF Related Terms
Flaherty & Crumrine Prefd Fund EV-to-OCF Historical Data
* 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 Asset Management subindustry, Flaherty & Crumrine Prefd Fund'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.
Flaherty & Crumrine Prefd Fund EV-to-OCF vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Flaherty & Crumrine Prefd Fund's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Flaherty & Crumrine Prefd Fund's EV-to-OCF falls into.
Flaherty & Crumrine Prefd Fund's current Enterprise Value is $236.98 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Flaherty & Crumrine Prefd Fund's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 was $10.27 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.
Flaherty & Crumrine Prefd Fund (PFD) has a EV-to-OCF of 23.07 as of Aug. 11, 2026. This is 12% below median its historical median of 26.27. According to the industry distribution chart, Flaherty & Crumrine Prefd Fund ranks #1185 out of 1501 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 78.9%.
Is Flaherty & Crumrine Prefd Fund's EV-to-OCF too high?
Flaherty & Crumrine Prefd Fund's current EV-to-OCF of 23.07 is 12% below median its 10-year median of 26.27. The Asset Management industry median EV-to-OCF is 5.95. Flaherty & Crumrine Prefd Fund's value of 23.07 is 287.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Flaherty & Crumrine Prefd Fund ranks #1185 out of 1501 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Flaherty & Crumrine Prefd Fund has a GF Score™ of 32/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Flaherty & Crumrine Prefd Fund's EV-to-OCF compare to MSD and EVG?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Flaherty & Crumrine Prefd Fund ranks #1185 out of 1501 companies for EV-to-OCF. This places Flaherty & Crumrine Prefd Fund in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-OCF is 5.95. Flaherty & Crumrine Prefd Fund's value of 23.07 is 287.7% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 26.27 vs. the industry median of 5.95, Flaherty & Crumrine Prefd Fund 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 Asset Management company?
The median EV-to-OCF among Asset Management companies is 5.95, based on 1,501 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. Flaherty & Crumrine Prefd Fund's current EV-to-OCF of 23.07 is 287.7% 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 5.95 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Flaherty & Crumrine Prefd Fund's current EV-to-OCF is 23.07, which is 12% below median its own 10-year median of 26.27. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Flaherty & Crumrine Prefd Fund stock overvalued right now?
Flaherty & Crumrine Prefd Fund (PFD) has a current EV-to-OCF of 23.07. The current EV-to-OCF is 23.07, which is 12% below median its 10-year median of 26.27 and 287.7% above the Asset Management industry median of 5.95. Flaherty & Crumrine Prefd Fund's overall GF Score™ is 32/100 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 Flaherty & Crumrine Prefd Fund (PFD), the current EV-to-OCF is 23.07 as of Aug. 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.
Flaherty & Crumrine Prefd Inc Fund Inc is a United States-based diversified, closed-end management investment company. Its investment objective is to provide its common shareholders with high current income consistent with the preservation of capital. The fund invests in a diversified portfolio of preferred securities, which includes traditional preferred stocks eligible for the inter-corporate dividends received a deduction and fully taxable preferred securities.
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