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Q.E.P. CoQEPC 57 EV-to-OCF is 8.34 as of Sep. 09, 2026, which is 50% above its 10-year median of 5.56. GuruFocus rates QEPC with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of $36.42 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,086 Industrial Products companies, Q.E.P. Co ranks better than 56.9% on this metric.
EV-to-OCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its cash flow from operations. As of today, Q.E.P. Co's Enterprise Value is $147.8 Mil.
Q.E.P. Co's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 was $17.7 Mil. Therefore, Q.E.P. Co's EV-to-OCF for today is 8.34.
The historical rank and industry rank for Q.E.P. Co's EV-to-OCF or its related term are showing as below:
QEPC'
s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -1658.55 Med: 5.56 Max: 74.7
Current: 8.34
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of Q.E.P. Co was 74.70. The lowest was -1658.55. And the median was 5.56.
QEPC's EV-to-OCF is ranked better than 56.9% of 3086
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 11.35
vs QEPC: 8.34
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.
Q.E.P. Co's share price for today is $53.00.
Q.E.P. Co's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $4.870.
* 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.
Q.E.P. Co EV-to-OCF Related Terms
Q.E.P. Co EV-to-OCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Q.E.P. Co'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 Tools & Accessories subindustry, Q.E.P. 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.
Q.E.P. Co EV-to-OCF vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Q.E.P. Co's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Q.E.P. Co's EV-to-OCF falls into.
Q.E.P. Co's current Enterprise Value is $147.8 Mil.
Q.E.P. Co's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $17.7 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.
Q.E.P. Co (QEPC) has a EV-to-OCF of 8.34 as of Sep. 09, 2026. This is 50% above median its historical median of 5.56. According to the industry distribution chart, Q.E.P. Co ranks #1330 out of 3086 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 43.1%.
Is Q.E.P. Co's EV-to-OCF too high?
Q.E.P. Co's current EV-to-OCF of 8.34 is 50% above median its 10-year median of 5.56. The Industrial Products industry median EV-to-OCF is 11.35. Q.E.P. Co's value of 8.34 is 26.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Q.E.P. Co ranks #1330 out of 3086 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Q.E.P. Co has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Q.E.P. Co's EV-to-OCF compare to EML and CVR?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Q.E.P. Co ranks #1330 out of 3086 companies for EV-to-OCF. This puts Q.E.P. Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-OCF is 11.35. Q.E.P. Co's value of 8.34 is 26.5% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 5.56 vs. the industry median of 11.35, Q.E.P. Co has consistently been below 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 11.35, based on 3,086 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. Q.E.P. Co's current EV-to-OCF of 8.34 is 26.5% below 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 11.35 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Q.E.P. Co's current EV-to-OCF is 8.34, which is 50% above median its own 10-year median of 5.56. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Q.E.P. Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Q.E.P. Co (QEPC) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $36.42, compared to a current price of $53.00 — trading 45.5% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-OCF is 8.34, which is 50% above median its 10-year median of 5.56 and 26.5% below the Industrial Products industry median of 11.35. Q.E.P. Co's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 with 6 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 Q.E.P. Co (QEPC), the current EV-to-OCF is 8.34 as of Sep. 09, 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 Q.E.P. Co (QEPC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Q.E.P. Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $53.00 is trading 45.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $36.42.
GuruFocus considers Q.E.P. Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for QEPC:
EV-to-OCF: 8.34 (50% above median its 10-year median of 5.56)
GF Value™: $36.42 vs. price of $53.00 (45.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 26.5% below the Industrial Products median (#1330 of 3086)
No single metric tells the full story. See the QEPC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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