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Public Policy Holding CoPPHC +5.84%54 EV-to-OCF is 14.79 as of Jul. 29, 2026, which is 9% above its 10-year median of 13.51. GuruFocus rates PPHC with a GF Score™ of 54/100 and a GF Value™ of $13.43 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,089 Business Services companies, Public Policy Holding Co ranks worse than 73.28% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Public Policy Holding Co's EV-to-OCF or its related term are showing as below:
PPHC'
s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -19.31 Med: 13.51 Max: 17714.44
Current: 15.07
During the past 8 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of Public Policy Holding Co was 17714.44. The lowest was -19.31. And the median was 13.51.
PPHC's EV-to-OCF is ranked worse than 73.28% of 1089
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 7.14
vs PPHC: 15.07
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.
Public Policy Holding Co (NAS:PPHC) 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.
Public Policy Holding Co's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Public Policy Holding Co's share price for today is $9.94.
Public Policy Holding Co's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-2.220.
* 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.
Public Policy Holding Co EV-to-OCF Related Terms
Public Policy Holding Co 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 Consulting Services subindustry, Public Policy Holding Co'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.
Public Policy Holding Co EV-to-OCF vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Public Policy Holding Co's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Public Policy Holding Co's EV-to-OCF falls into.
Public Policy Holding Co's current Enterprise Value is $321.4 Mil.
Public Policy Holding Co's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $21.7 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.
Public Policy Holding Co (PPHC) has a EV-to-OCF of 14.79 as of Jul. 29, 2026. This is near median its historical median of 13.51. According to the industry distribution chart, Public Policy Holding Co ranks #798 out of 1089 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 73.3%.
Is Public Policy Holding Co's EV-to-OCF too high?
Public Policy Holding Co's current EV-to-OCF of 14.79 is near median its 10-year median of 13.51. The Business Services industry median EV-to-OCF is 7.14. Public Policy Holding Co's value of 14.79 is 107.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Public Policy Holding Co ranks #798 out of 1089 companies in the Business Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Public Policy Holding Co has a GF Score™ of 54/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Public Policy Holding Co's EV-to-OCF compare to VRSK and EFX?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Public Policy Holding Co ranks #798 out of 1089 companies for EV-to-OCF. This places Public Policy Holding Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-OCF is 7.14. Public Policy Holding Co's value of 14.79 is 107.1% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 13.51 vs. the industry median of 7.14, Public Policy Holding Co 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 Business Services company?
The median EV-to-OCF among Business Services companies is 7.14, based on 1,089 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. Public Policy Holding Co's current EV-to-OCF of 14.79 is 107.1% 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 Business Services industry, the median EV-to-OCF is 7.14 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Public Policy Holding Co's current EV-to-OCF is 14.79, which is near median its own 10-year median of 13.51. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Public Policy Holding Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Public Policy Holding Co (PPHC) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $13.43, compared to a current price of $9.94 — trading 26% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-OCF is 14.79, which is near median its 10-year median of 13.51 and 107.1% above the Business Services industry median of 7.14. Public Policy Holding Co's overall GF Score™ is 54/100 with 2 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 Public Policy Holding Co (PPHC), the current EV-to-OCF is 14.79 as of Jul. 29, 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 Public Policy Holding Co (PPHC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Public Policy Holding Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $9.94 is trading 26% below its estimated GF Value™ of $13.43.
GuruFocus considers Public Policy Holding Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for PPHC:
EV-to-OCF: 14.79 (near median its 10-year median of 13.51)
GF Value™: $13.43 vs. price of $9.94 (26% below fair value)
Industry Position: 107.1% above the Business Services median (#798 of 1089)
No single metric tells the full story. See the PPHC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Public Policy Holding Co Inc operates as a advisory firm. The company also operates a portfolio of independent firms that offer public affairs, crisis management, lobbying, and advocacy services on behalf of the corporate, trade association, and non-profit client organisations. Its business comprises of three reporting segments - Government Relations Consulting, Corporate Communications & Public Affairs Consulting and Compliance and Insights Services.
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