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EV-to-OCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its cash flow from operations. As of today, Scientific Industries's Enterprise Value is $4.06 Mil.
Scientific Industries's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-7.62 Mil. Therefore, Scientific Industries's EV-to-OCF for today is -0.53.
The historical rank and industry rank for Scientific Industries's EV-to-OCF or its related term are showing as below:
SCND'
s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -138.51 Med: -2.43 Max: 87.13
Current: -0.53
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of Scientific Industries was 87.13. The lowest was -138.51. And the median was -2.43.
SCND's EV-to-OCF is ranked better than 68.31% of 2496
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 8.95
vs SCND: -0.53
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.
Scientific Industries's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Scientific Industries's share price for today is $0.7401.
Scientific Industries'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 $-0.090.
* 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 Scientific & Technical Instruments subindustry, Scientific Industries'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.
Scientific Industries EV-to-OCF vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Scientific Industries's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Scientific Industries's EV-to-OCF falls into.
Scientific Industries's current Enterprise Value is $4.06 Mil.
Scientific Industries'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 $-7.62 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.
Scientific Industries (SCND) has a EV-to-OCF of -0.53 as of Aug. 09, 2026. According to the industry distribution chart, Scientific Industries ranks #791 out of 2496 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 31.7%.
Is Scientific Industries' EV-to-OCF too high?
Scientific Industries' current EV-to-OCF is -0.53. Based on the distribution chart, Scientific Industries ranks #791 out of 2496 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Scientific Industries has a GF Score™ of 27/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Scientific Industries' EV-to-OCF compare to QURT and LCTC?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Scientific Industries ranks #791 out of 2496 companies for EV-to-OCF. This puts Scientific Industries in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-OCF is 8.95. 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 8.95, based on 2,496 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. 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 8.95 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Scientific Industries's current EV-to-OCF is -0.53. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Scientific Industries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Scientific Industries (SCND) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.73, compared to a current price of $0.74 — trading 1.4% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-OCF is -0.53. Scientific Industries' overall GF Score™ is 27/100 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 Scientific Industries (SCND), the current EV-to-OCF is -0.53 as of Aug. 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 Scientific Industries (SCND) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Scientific Industries stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $0.74 is trading 1.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.73.
GuruFocus considers Scientific Industries to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for SCND:
EV-to-OCF: -0.53
GF Value™: $0.73 vs. price of $0.74 (1.4% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SCND stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Scientific Industries Inc is engaged in the design, manufacture, and marketing of benchtop laboratory equipment. Its products are used for research purposes by universities, pharmaceutical companies, pharmacies, national laboratories, medical device manufacturers, petrochemical companies, and other industries performing laboratory-scale research. The company's operating segment includes Benchtop Laboratory Equipment, Bioprocessing Systems and Corporate. It generates maximum revenue from the Benchtop Laboratory Equipment segment. The company offers equipment products such as mixers, shakers, stirrers, refrigerated incubators, pharmacy balances and scales, force gauges, catalyst instruments, reactor systems, and high throughput systems.
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