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Sprouts Farmers MarketSFM -0.23%88 EV-to-OCF is 14.67 as of Aug. 25, 2026, which is 16% above its 10-year median of 12.60. GuruFocus rates SFM with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of $96.73 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 313 Retail - Defensive companies, Sprouts Farmers Market ranks worse than 78.59% on this metric.
EV-to-OCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its cash flow from operations. As of today, Sprouts Farmers Market's Enterprise Value is $9,897 Mil.
Sprouts Farmers Market's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $675 Mil. Therefore, Sprouts Farmers Market's EV-to-OCF for today is 14.67.
The historical rank and industry rank for Sprouts Farmers Market's EV-to-OCF or its related term are showing as below:
SFM'
s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 7 Med: 12.6 Max: 29.95
Current: 14.67
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of Sprouts Farmers Market was 29.95. The lowest was 7.00. And the median was 12.60.
SFM's EV-to-OCF is ranked worse than 78.59% of 313
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 7.83
vs SFM: 14.67
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.
Sprouts Farmers Market's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Sprouts Farmers Market's share price for today is $85.95.
Sprouts Farmers Market's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $5.220.
* 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 Grocery Stores subindustry, Sprouts Farmers Market'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.
Sprouts Farmers Market EV-to-OCF vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Sprouts Farmers Market's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sprouts Farmers Market's EV-to-OCF falls into.
Sprouts Farmers Market's current Enterprise Value is $9,897 Mil.
Sprouts Farmers Market's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $675 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.
Sprouts Farmers Market (SFM) has a EV-to-OCF of 14.67 as of Aug. 25, 2026. This is 16% above median its historical median of 12.60. Over the past decade, Sprouts Farmers Market's EV-to-OCF has ranged from 7.00 to 29.95. According to the industry distribution chart, Sprouts Farmers Market ranks #246 out of 313 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 78.6%.
Is Sprouts Farmers Market's EV-to-OCF too high?
Sprouts Farmers Market's current EV-to-OCF of 14.67 is 16% above median its 10-year median of 12.60. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.00 to a high of 29.95. The Retail - Defensive industry median EV-to-OCF is 7.83. Sprouts Farmers Market's value of 14.67 is 87.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sprouts Farmers Market ranks #246 out of 313 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Sprouts Farmers Market has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sprouts Farmers Market's EV-to-OCF compare to ACI and WMK?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Sprouts Farmers Market ranks #246 out of 313 companies for EV-to-OCF. This places Sprouts Farmers Market in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-OCF is 7.83. Sprouts Farmers Market's value of 14.67 is 87.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Sprouts Farmers Market's own EV-to-OCF has ranged from 7.00 to 29.95 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 12.60 vs. the industry median of 7.83, Sprouts Farmers Market 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 Retail - Defensive company?
The median EV-to-OCF among Retail - Defensive companies is 7.83, based on 313 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. Sprouts Farmers Market's current EV-to-OCF of 14.67 is 87.4% 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 Retail - Defensive industry, the median EV-to-OCF is 7.83 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sprouts Farmers Market's current EV-to-OCF is 14.67, which is 16% above median its own 10-year median of 12.60. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sprouts Farmers Market stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sprouts Farmers Market (SFM) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $96.73, compared to a current price of $85.95 — trading 11.1% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-OCF is 14.67, which is 16% above median its 10-year median of 12.60 and 87.4% above the Retail - Defensive industry median of 7.83. Sprouts Farmers Market's overall GF Score™ is 88/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Sprouts Farmers Market (SFM), the current EV-to-OCF is 14.67 as of Aug. 25, 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 Sprouts Farmers Market (SFM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sprouts Farmers Market stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $85.95 is trading 11.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $96.73.
GuruFocus considers Sprouts Farmers Market to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for SFM:
EV-to-OCF: 14.67 (16% above median its 10-year median of 12.60)
GF Value™: $96.73 vs. price of $85.95 (11.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 87.4% above the Retail - Defensive median (#246 of 313)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SFM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sprouts Farmers Market Inc offers a specialty grocery experience featuring an open layout with fresh produce at the heart of the store. Sprouts inspire wellness naturally with a carefully curated assortment products paired with purpose-driven people. The company continues to bring products made with lifestyle-friendly ingredients such as organic, plant-based, and gluten-free. It approximately has 407 stores in nearly 23 states. The Company has one operating segment that is healthy grocery stores.
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