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Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AGPFFVF 78 EV-to-OCF is 36.74 as of Aug. 08, 2026, which is 79% above its 10-year median of 20.51. GuruFocus rates PFFVF with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of $162.53 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,076 Industrial Products companies, Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG ranks worse than 78.74% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG's EV-to-OCF or its related term are showing as below:
PFFVF'
s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 11.76 Med: 20.51 Max: 38.74
Current: 36.89
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG was 38.74. The lowest was 11.76. And the median was 20.51.
PFFVF's EV-to-OCF is ranked worse than 78.74% of 3076
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 11.625
vs PFFVF: 36.89
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.
Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG (OTCPK:PFFVF) 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.
Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG's share price for today is $188.2265.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $7.145.
* 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.
Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG EV-to-OCF Related Terms
Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG 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 Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG'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.
Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG EV-to-OCF vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG's EV-to-OCF falls into.
Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG's current Enterprise Value is $1,772.9 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $48.3 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.
Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG (PFFVF) has a EV-to-OCF of 36.74 as of Aug. 08, 2026. This is 79% above median its historical median of 20.51. Over the past decade, Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG's EV-to-OCF has ranged from 11.76 to 38.74. According to the industry distribution chart, Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG ranks #2422 out of 3076 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 78.7%.
Is Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG's EV-to-OCF too high?
Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG's current EV-to-OCF of 36.74 is 79% above median its 10-year median of 20.51. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 11.76 to a high of 38.74. The Industrial Products industry median EV-to-OCF is 11.63. Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG's value of 36.74 is 216% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG ranks #2422 out of 3076 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG's EV-to-OCF compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG ranks #2422 out of 3076 companies for EV-to-OCF. This places Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-OCF is 11.63. Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG's value of 36.74 is 216% above this benchmark. Historically, Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG's own EV-to-OCF has ranged from 11.76 to 38.74 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 20.51 vs. the industry median of 11.63, Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG 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 Industrial Products company?
The median EV-to-OCF among Industrial Products companies is 11.63, based on 3,076 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. Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG's current EV-to-OCF of 36.74 is 216% 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 Industrial Products industry, the median EV-to-OCF is 11.63 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG's current EV-to-OCF is 36.74, which is 79% above median its own 10-year median of 20.51. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG (PFFVF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $162.53, compared to a current price of $188.23 — trading 15.8% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-OCF is 36.74, which is 79% above median its 10-year median of 20.51 and 216% above the Industrial Products industry median of 11.63. Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 4 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 Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG (PFFVF), the current EV-to-OCF is 36.74 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 Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG (PFFVF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $188.23 is trading 15.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $162.53.
GuruFocus considers Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for PFFVF:
EV-to-OCF: 36.74 (79% above median its 10-year median of 20.51)
GF Value™: $162.53 vs. price of $188.23 (15.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 216% above the Industrial Products median (#2422 of 3076)
No single metric tells the full story. See the PFFVF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG is a Germany-based company that develops, manufactures, and markets parts and systems for vacuum generation, measurement, and analysis, and for leak detection. The company has an extensive line of solutions, products, and services, including turbo pumps, backing pumps, custom pumps, measurement and analysis equipment, and others. The company's customers primarily come from applications including semiconductors, coating, industrial purposes, and others. The company markets its products through its proprietary sales network and independent marketing agents. Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology has a global presence, with Europe, the United States, and Asia being the three biggest markets for the company.
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