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EV-to-OCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its cash flow from operations. As of today, Origin Agritech's Enterprise Value is $9.34 Mil.
Origin Agritech's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-1.82 Mil. Therefore, Origin Agritech's EV-to-OCF for today is -5.13.
The historical rank and industry rank for Origin Agritech's EV-to-OCF or its related term are showing as below:
SEED'
s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -175.62 Med: -4 Max: 165
Current: -5.13
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of Origin Agritech was 165.00. The lowest was -175.62. And the median was -4.00.
SEED's EV-to-OCF is ranked better than 75% of 260
companies
in the Agriculture industry
Industry Median: 8.265
vs SEED: -5.13
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.
Origin Agritech's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Origin Agritech's share price for today is $1.03.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Origin Agritech's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-0.677.
* 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.
Origin Agritech EV-to-OCF Related Terms
Origin Agritech EV-to-OCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Origin Agritech'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 Agricultural Inputs subindustry, Origin Agritech'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.
Origin Agritech EV-to-OCF vs Agriculture Industry
For the Agriculture industry and Basic Materials sector, Origin Agritech's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Origin Agritech's EV-to-OCF falls into.
Origin Agritech's current Enterprise Value is $9.34 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Origin Agritech's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-1.82 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.
Origin Agritech (SEED) has a EV-to-OCF of -5.13 as of Aug. 20, 2026. According to the industry distribution chart, Origin Agritech ranks #65 out of 260 companies in the Agriculture industry, placing it in the top 25%.
Is Origin Agritech's EV-to-OCF too high?
Origin Agritech's current EV-to-OCF is -5.13. Based on the distribution chart, Origin Agritech ranks #65 out of 260 companies in the Agriculture industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Origin Agritech has a GF Score™ of 30/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Origin Agritech's EV-to-OCF compare to GNVR and PUBC?
According to the Agriculture industry distribution chart, Origin Agritech ranks #65 out of 260 companies for EV-to-OCF. This places Origin Agritech in the top 25% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-OCF is 8.27. 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 Agriculture company?
The median EV-to-OCF among Agriculture companies is 8.27, based on 260 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 Agriculture industry, the median EV-to-OCF is 8.27 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Origin Agritech's current EV-to-OCF is -5.13. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Origin Agritech stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Origin Agritech (SEED) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.95, compared to a current price of $1.03 — trading 8.4% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-OCF is -5.13. Origin Agritech's overall GF Score™ is 30/100 with 7 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 Origin Agritech (SEED), the current EV-to-OCF is -5.13 as of Aug. 20, 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 Origin Agritech (SEED) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Origin Agritech stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $1.03 is trading 8.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.95.
GuruFocus considers Origin Agritech to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for SEED:
EV-to-OCF: -5.13
GF Value™: $0.95 vs. price of $1.03 (8.4% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SEED stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Origin Agritech Ltd is a Chinese agricultural technology company operating in the PRC including seed research and development activities featured in crop seed breeding and genetic improvement. The company's phytase corn was the first transgenic corn to receive the Bio-Safety Certificate from China's Ministry of Agriculture. Origin has established a robust biotechnology seed pipeline including products with glyphosate tolerance and pest resistance (Bt) traits.
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