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SanfordSARDF 76 EV-to-OCF is 7.70 as of Sep. 02, 2026, which is 48% below its 10-year median of 14.67. GuruFocus rates SARDF with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.78. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,992 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Sanford ranks better than 51.31% on this metric.
EV-to-OCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its cash flow from operations. As of today, Sanford's Enterprise Value is $449.7 Mil.
Sanford's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $58.4 Mil. Therefore, Sanford's EV-to-OCF for today is 7.70.
The historical rank and industry rank for Sanford's EV-to-OCF or its related term are showing as below:
SARDF'
s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.94 Med: 14.67 Max: 40.17
Current: 7.74
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of Sanford was 40.17. The lowest was 4.94. And the median was 14.67.
SARDF's EV-to-OCF is ranked better than 51.31% of 1992
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 8.165
vs SARDF: 7.74
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.
Sanford's share price for today is $2.78.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Sanford's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.451.
* 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.
Sanford EV-to-OCF Related Terms
Sanford EV-to-OCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sanford'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 Farm Products subindustry, Sanford'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.
Sanford EV-to-OCF vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Sanford's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sanford's EV-to-OCF falls into.
Sanford's current Enterprise Value is $449.7 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Sanford's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $58.4 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.
Sanford (SARDF) has a EV-to-OCF of 7.70 as of Sep. 02, 2026. This is 48% below median its historical median of 14.67. Over the past decade, Sanford's EV-to-OCF has ranged from 4.94 to 40.17. According to the industry distribution chart, Sanford ranks #970 out of 1992 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 48.7%.
Is Sanford's EV-to-OCF too high?
Sanford's current EV-to-OCF of 7.70 is 48% below median its 10-year median of 14.67. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.94 to a high of 40.17. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median EV-to-OCF is 8.17. Sanford's value of 7.70 is 5.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sanford ranks #970 out of 1992 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Sanford has a GF Score™ of 76/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sanford's EV-to-OCF compare to ADM and BG?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Sanford ranks #970 out of 1992 companies for EV-to-OCF. This puts Sanford in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-OCF is 8.17. Sanford's value of 7.70 is 5.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Sanford's own EV-to-OCF has ranged from 4.94 to 40.17 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 14.67 vs. the industry median of 8.17, Sanford 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 a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median EV-to-OCF among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 8.17, based on 1,992 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. Sanford's current EV-to-OCF of 7.70 is 5.7% 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 Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median EV-to-OCF is 8.17 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sanford's current EV-to-OCF is 7.70, which is 48% below median its own 10-year median of 14.67. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sanford stock overvalued right now?
Sanford (SARDF) has a current EV-to-OCF of 7.70. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.78, compared to a current price of $2.78 — trading 56.2% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-OCF is 7.70, which is 48% below median its 10-year median of 14.67 and 5.7% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 8.17. Sanford's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 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 Sanford (SARDF), the current EV-to-OCF is 7.70 as of Sep. 02, 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 Sanford (SARDF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sanford stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $2.78 is trading 56.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $1.78.
Key valuation signals for SARDF:
EV-to-OCF: 7.70 (48% below median its 10-year median of 14.67)
GF Value™: $1.78 vs. price of $2.78 (56.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 5.7% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#970 of 1992)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SARDF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sanford Ltd is a seafood company principally engaged in the fishing and aquaculture farming business. The company's activities include farming, harvesting, processing, storage, and marketing of seafood products, as well as investments in related activities. The group's operating divisions are Wildcatch and Aquaculture. Its Wildcatch segment involves catching and processing inshore and deepwater fish species, whereas the Aquaculture segment involves farming, harvesting, and processing of mussels and salmon. Some of the company's seafood products include Antarctic toothfish, Arrow squid, Gemfish, Scampi, Snapper, King Salmon, Jack mackerel, Ling, and others. Geographically, it derives the majority of its revenue from New Zealand.
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