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Richardson ElectronicsRELL -4.90%62 EV-to-OCF is 307.96 as of Aug. 19, 2026, which is 3222% above its 10-year median of 9.27. GuruFocus rates RELL with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of $11.80 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,497 Hardware companies, Richardson Electronics ranks worse than 97.28% on this metric.
EV-to-OCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its cash flow from operations. As of today, Richardson Electronics's Enterprise Value is $234.7 Mil.
Richardson Electronics's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 was $0.8 Mil. Therefore, Richardson Electronics's EV-to-OCF for today is 307.96.
The historical rank and industry rank for Richardson Electronics's EV-to-OCF or its related term are showing as below:
RELL'
s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -357.16 Med: 9.27 Max: 364.43
Current: 307.96
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of Richardson Electronics was 364.43. The lowest was -357.16. And the median was 9.27.
RELL's EV-to-OCF is ranked worse than 97.28% of 2497
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 8.45
vs RELL: 307.96
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.
Richardson Electronics's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Richardson Electronics's share price for today is $18.00.
Richardson Electronics'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 $0.440.
* 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.
* 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 Electronic Components subindustry, Richardson Electronics'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.
Richardson Electronics EV-to-OCF vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Richardson Electronics's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Richardson Electronics's EV-to-OCF falls into.
Richardson Electronics's current Enterprise Value is $234.7 Mil.
Richardson Electronics'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 $0.8 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.
Richardson Electronics (RELL) has a EV-to-OCF of 307.96 as of Aug. 19, 2026. This is 3222% above median its historical median of 9.27. According to the industry distribution chart, Richardson Electronics ranks #2429 out of 2497 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 97.3%.
Is Richardson Electronics' EV-to-OCF too high?
Richardson Electronics' current EV-to-OCF of 307.96 is 3222% above median its 10-year median of 9.27. The Hardware industry median EV-to-OCF is 8.45. Richardson Electronics' value of 307.96 is 3544.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Richardson Electronics ranks #2429 out of 2497 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Richardson Electronics has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Richardson Electronics' EV-to-OCF compare to OPTX and MPTI?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Richardson Electronics ranks #2429 out of 2497 companies for EV-to-OCF. This places Richardson Electronics in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-OCF is 8.45. Richardson Electronics' value of 307.96 is 3544.5% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 9.27 vs. the industry median of 8.45, Richardson Electronics 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 Hardware company?
The median EV-to-OCF among Hardware companies is 8.45, based on 2,497 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. Richardson Electronics's current EV-to-OCF of 307.96 is 3544.5% 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 Hardware industry, the median EV-to-OCF is 8.45 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Richardson Electronics's current EV-to-OCF is 307.96, which is 3222% above median its own 10-year median of 9.27. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Richardson Electronics stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Richardson Electronics (RELL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $11.80, compared to a current price of $18.00 — trading 52.5% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-OCF is 307.96, which is 3222% above median its 10-year median of 9.27 and 3544.5% above the Hardware industry median of 8.45. Richardson Electronics' overall GF Score™ is 62/100 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 Richardson Electronics (RELL), the current EV-to-OCF is 307.96 as of Aug. 19, 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 Richardson Electronics (RELL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Richardson Electronics stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $18.00 is trading 52.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $11.80.
GuruFocus considers Richardson Electronics to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for RELL:
EV-to-OCF: 307.96 (3222% above median its 10-year median of 9.27)
GF Value™: $11.80 vs. price of $18.00 (52.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 3544.5% above the Hardware median (#2429 of 2497)
No single metric tells the full story. See the RELL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Richardson Electronics Ltd provides engineered solutions, power grid, and microwave tubes and related consumables, power conversion, RF and microwave components, high-value flat panel detector solutions, replacement parts, tubes, and service training for diagnostic imaging equipment and customized display solutions. The company's segment includes Power and Microwave Technologies, Green Energy Solutions, Canvys, and Healthcare. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the Power and Microwave Technologies segment, which includes the power grid and microwave tube business and RF, Wireless and Power technologies.
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