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SFLSFL -1.55%80 EV-to-OCF is 16.16 as of Aug. 27, 2026, which is 30% above its 10-year median of 12.39. GuruFocus rates SFL with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of $9.37 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 14 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,011 Transportation companies, SFL ranks worse than 80.42% on this metric.
EV-to-OCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its cash flow from operations. As of today, SFL's Enterprise Value is $3,968.1 Mil.
SFL's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $245.6 Mil. Therefore, SFL's EV-to-OCF for today is 16.16.
The historical rank and industry rank for SFL's EV-to-OCF or its related term are showing as below:
SFL'
s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 8.42 Med: 12.39 Max: 21.12
Current: 16.16
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of SFL was 21.12. The lowest was 8.42. And the median was 12.39.
SFL's EV-to-OCF is ranked worse than 80.42% of 1011
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 7.95
vs SFL: 16.16
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 (2026-08-27), SFL's stock price is $12.03.
SFL's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.240. Therefore, SFL's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 50.13.
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.
SFL's share price for today is $12.03.
SFL'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 $0.240.
* 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.
SFL EV-to-OCF Related Terms
SFL EV-to-OCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for SFL'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 Marine Shipping subindustry, SFL'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.
SFL EV-to-OCF vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, SFL's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where SFL's EV-to-OCF falls into.
SFL's current Enterprise Value is $3,968.1 Mil.
SFL'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 $245.6 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.
SFL (SFL) has a EV-to-OCF of 16.16 as of Aug. 27, 2026. This is 30% above median its historical median of 12.39. Over the past decade, SFL's EV-to-OCF has ranged from 8.42 to 21.12. According to the industry distribution chart, SFL ranks #813 out of 1011 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 80.4%.
Is SFL's EV-to-OCF too high?
SFL's current EV-to-OCF of 16.16 is 30% above median its 10-year median of 12.39. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 8.42 to a high of 21.12. The Transportation industry median EV-to-OCF is 7.95. SFL's value of 16.16 is 103.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, SFL ranks #813 out of 1011 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, SFL has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SFL's EV-to-OCF compare to GSL and CCEC?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, SFL ranks #813 out of 1011 companies for EV-to-OCF. This places SFL in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-OCF is 7.95. SFL's value of 16.16 is 103.3% above this benchmark. Historically, SFL's own EV-to-OCF has ranged from 8.42 to 21.12 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 12.39 vs. the industry median of 7.95, SFL 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 Transportation company?
The median EV-to-OCF among Transportation companies is 7.95, based on 1,011 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. SFL's current EV-to-OCF of 16.16 is 103.3% 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 Transportation industry, the median EV-to-OCF is 7.95 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. SFL's current EV-to-OCF is 16.16, which is 30% above median its own 10-year median of 12.39. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is SFL stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SFL (SFL) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $9.37, compared to a current price of $12.03 — trading 28.4% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-OCF is 16.16, which is 30% above median its 10-year median of 12.39 and 103.3% above the Transportation industry median of 7.95. SFL's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 14 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 SFL (SFL), the current EV-to-OCF is 16.16 as of Aug. 27, 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 SFL (SFL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SFL stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $12.03 is trading 28.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $9.37.
GuruFocus considers SFL to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SFL:
EV-to-OCF: 16.16 (30% above median its 10-year median of 12.39)
GF Value™: $9.37 vs. price of $12.03 (28.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 103.3% above the Transportation median (#813 of 1011)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SFL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
SFL Corp Ltd is an international ship-owning and chartering company. The company is engaged in transporting crude oil and oil products, dry bulk and containerized cargoes, freight of rolling cargo, and offshore drilling and related activities. The company operates as a single reportable segment, generating revenue from long-term, fixed-rate charters. Its Additional revenue sources include sales-type lease interest income, voyage charter and pool revenues, and drilling contract revenues.
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