RGCO (RGC Resources) EV-to-OCF: 16.24 (As of Sep. 04, 2026) — 18% Below Median

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RGCO RGC Resources Inc RGCO
70 GF Score
Price $21.87
GF Value $24.89
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is RGC Resources EV-to-OCF?

RGC Resources RGCO +0.80% 70 EV-to-OCF is 16.24 as of Sep. 04, 2026, which is 18% below its 10-year median of 19.72. GuruFocus rates RGCO with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of $24.89 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 507 Utilities - Regulated companies, RGC Resources ranks worse than 70.81% on this metric.

EV-to-OCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its cash flow from operations. As of today, RGC Resources's Enterprise Value is $374.8 Mil. RGC Resources's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $23.1 Mil. Therefore, RGC Resources's EV-to-OCF for today is 16.24.

The historical rank and industry rank for RGC Resources's EV-to-OCF or its related term are showing as below:

RGCO' s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 10.8   Med: 19.72   Max: 43.8
Current: 16.24

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of RGC Resources was 43.80. The lowest was 10.80. And the median was 19.72.

RGCO's EV-to-OCF is ranked worse than
70.81% of 507 companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 10.42 vs RGCO: 16.24

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.

As of today (2026-09-04), RGC Resources's stock price is $21.87. RGC Resources's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $1.340. Therefore, RGC Resources's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 16.32.


RGC Resources  (NAS:RGCO) 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.

RGC Resources's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=21.87/1.340
=16.32

RGC Resources's share price for today is $21.87.
RGC Resources's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $1.340.

* 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.


RGC Resources EV-to-OCF Related Terms


RGC Resources EV-to-OCF Historical Data

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The historical data trend for RGC Resources'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.

RGC Resources EV-to-OCF Chart

RGC Resources Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
EV-to-OCF
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RGC Resources Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
EV-to-OCF Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 12.96 13.08 12.81 15.82 17.12

RGCO vs OPAL, ATO, NI: EV-to-OCF Comparison

For the Utilities - Regulated Gas subindustry, RGC Resources'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.


RGC Resources EV-to-OCF vs Utilities - Regulated Industry

For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, RGC Resources's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where RGC Resources's EV-to-OCF falls into.


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RGC Resources EV-to-OCF Calculation

RGC Resources's EV-to-OCF for today is calculated as:

EV-to-OCF=Enterprise Value (Today)/Cash Flow from Operations (TTM)
=374.818/23.084
=16.24

RGC Resources's current Enterprise Value is $374.8 Mil.
RGC Resources's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $23.1 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about EV-to-OCF →
What does a EV-to-OCF of 16.24 mean?
RGC Resources (RGCO) has a EV-to-OCF of 16.24 as of Sep. 04, 2026. This is 18% below median its historical median of 19.72. Over the past decade, RGC Resources' EV-to-OCF has ranged from 10.80 to 43.80. According to the industry distribution chart, RGC Resources ranks #359 out of 507 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 70.8%.
Is RGC Resources' EV-to-OCF too high?
RGC Resources' current EV-to-OCF of 16.24 is 18% below median its 10-year median of 19.72. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 10.80 to a high of 43.80. The Utilities - Regulated industry median EV-to-OCF is 10.42. RGC Resources' value of 16.24 is 55.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, RGC Resources ranks #359 out of 507 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, RGC Resources has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does RGC Resources' EV-to-OCF compare to OPAL and ATO?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, RGC Resources ranks #359 out of 507 companies for EV-to-OCF. This places RGC Resources in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-OCF is 10.42. RGC Resources' value of 16.24 is 55.9% above this benchmark. Historically, RGC Resources' own EV-to-OCF has ranged from 10.80 to 43.80 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 19.72 vs. the industry median of 10.42, RGC Resources 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 Utilities - Regulated company?
The median EV-to-OCF among Utilities - Regulated companies is 10.42, based on 507 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. RGC Resources's current EV-to-OCF of 16.24 is 55.9% 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 Utilities - Regulated industry, the median EV-to-OCF is 10.42 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. RGC Resources's current EV-to-OCF is 16.24, which is 18% below median its own 10-year median of 19.72. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is RGC Resources stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, RGC Resources (RGCO) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $24.89, compared to a current price of $21.87 — trading 12.1% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-OCF is 16.24, which is 18% below median its 10-year median of 19.72 and 55.9% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 10.42. RGC Resources' overall GF Score™ is 70/100 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 RGC Resources (RGCO), the current EV-to-OCF is 16.24 as of Sep. 04, 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 RGC Resources (RGCO) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, RGC Resources stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $21.87 is trading 12.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $24.89. GuruFocus considers RGC Resources to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for RGCO:

  • EV-to-OCF: 16.24 (18% below median its 10-year median of 19.72)
  • GF Value™: $24.89 vs. price of $21.87 (12.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 70/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 55.9% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#359 of 507)

No single metric tells the full story. See the RGCO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


RGC Resources Business Description

Address 519 Kimball Avenue North East, Roanoke, VA, USA, 24016
RGC Resources Inc is involved in the business of distribution and sale of natural gas to residential, commercial, and industrial customers within its service territory in Roanoke, Virginia, and its surrounding localities. The company also provides certain non-regulated services. The company relies on multiple interstate pipelines to transport natural gas. The company operates in three segments: Gas Utility, which is the key revenue generator; Investment in Affiliates this segment reflects the income generated through the activities of the Company's investment in MVP and Southgate projects and Parent & Other including the unregulated activities of the Company as well as certain corporate eliminations.
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