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SDI GroupSDIIF 94 EV-to-OCF is 18.97 as of Aug. 09, 2026, which is 32% above its 10-year median of 14.33. GuruFocus rates SDIIF with a GF Score™ of 94/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.26 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,496 Hardware companies, SDI Group ranks worse than 65.67% on this metric.
EV-to-OCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its cash flow from operations. As of today, SDI Group's Enterprise Value is $170.02 Mil.
SDI Group's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was $8.96 Mil. Therefore, SDI Group's EV-to-OCF for today is 18.97.
The historical rank and industry rank for SDI Group's EV-to-OCF or its related term are showing as below:
SDIIF'
s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.51 Med: 14.33 Max: 47.52
Current: 18.92
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of SDI Group was 47.52. The lowest was 4.51. And the median was 14.33.
SDIIF's EV-to-OCF is ranked worse than 65.67% of 2496
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 8.95
vs SDIIF: 18.92
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.
SDI Group's share price for today is $1.29.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. SDI Group's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was $0.062.
* 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.
SDI Group EV-to-OCF Related Terms
SDI Group EV-to-OCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for SDI Group'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 Scientific & Technical Instruments subindustry, SDI Group'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.
SDI Group EV-to-OCF vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, SDI Group's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where SDI Group's EV-to-OCF falls into.
SDI Group's current Enterprise Value is $170.02 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. SDI Group's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was $8.96 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.
SDI Group (SDIIF) has a EV-to-OCF of 18.97 as of Aug. 09, 2026. This is 32% above median its historical median of 14.33. Over the past decade, SDI Group's EV-to-OCF has ranged from 4.51 to 47.52. According to the industry distribution chart, SDI Group ranks #1639 out of 2496 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 65.7%.
Is SDI Group's EV-to-OCF too high?
SDI Group's current EV-to-OCF of 18.97 is 32% above median its 10-year median of 14.33. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.51 to a high of 47.52. The Hardware industry median EV-to-OCF is 8.95. SDI Group's value of 18.97 is 112% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, SDI Group ranks #1639 out of 2496 companies in the Hardware industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, SDI Group has a GF Score™ of 94/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SDI Group's EV-to-OCF compare to COHR and KEYS?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, SDI Group ranks #1639 out of 2496 companies for EV-to-OCF. This places SDI Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-OCF is 8.95. SDI Group's value of 18.97 is 112% above this benchmark. Historically, SDI Group's own EV-to-OCF has ranged from 4.51 to 47.52 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 14.33 vs. the industry median of 8.95, SDI Group 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 8.95, 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. SDI Group's current EV-to-OCF of 18.97 is 112% 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 8.95 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. SDI Group's current EV-to-OCF is 18.97, which is 32% above median its own 10-year median of 14.33. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is SDI Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SDI Group (SDIIF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.26, compared to a current price of $1.29 — trading 2.4% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-OCF is 18.97, which is 32% above median its 10-year median of 14.33 and 112% above the Hardware industry median of 8.95. SDI Group's overall GF Score™ is 94/100 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 SDI Group (SDIIF), the current EV-to-OCF is 18.97 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 SDI Group (SDIIF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SDI Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $1.29 is trading 2.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $1.26.
GuruFocus considers SDI Group to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for SDIIF:
EV-to-OCF: 18.97 (32% above median its 10-year median of 14.33)
GF Value™: $1.26 vs. price of $1.29 (2.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 112% above the Hardware median (#1639 of 2496)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SDIIF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
SDI Group PLC designs and manufactures scientific and technology products for use by the life science, healthcare, astronomy, consumer manufacturing, and art conservation markets through Synoptics, the Artemis, the Opus instruments, and Astles Control systems brands. The Digital Imaging segment incorporates the Synoptics brands Syngene, Synbiosis, Synoptics Health and Fistreem, the Atik brands Atik Cameras, Opus, and Quantum Scientific Imaging, and the Graticules Optics business. The Sensors & Control segment combines Sentek, Astles Control Systems, Applied Thermal Control, Thermal Exchange, MPB Industries, and Chell Instruments businesses. It operates in the UK, Europe, America, Rest of Asia, and Rest of the world segments. It derives majority of its revenues from the United Kingdom.
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