SOOBF (Sapporo Breweries) EV-to-OCF: 17.98 (As of Aug. 16, 2026) — Near Median

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Price $12.25
GF Value $7.41
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Sapporo Breweries EV-to-OCF?

Sapporo Breweries SOOBF 60 EV-to-OCF is 17.98 as of Aug. 16, 2026, which is 7% below its 10-year median of 19.32. GuruFocus rates SOOBF with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of $7.41 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 211 Beverages - Alcoholic companies, Sapporo Breweries ranks worse than 72.04% on this metric.

EV-to-OCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its cash flow from operations. As of today, Sapporo Breweries's Enterprise Value is $4,441 Mil. Sapporo Breweries's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $247 Mil. Therefore, Sapporo Breweries's EV-to-OCF for today is 17.98.

The historical rank and industry rank for Sapporo Breweries's EV-to-OCF or its related term are showing as below:

SOOBF' s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 9.35   Med: 19.32   Max: 86.01
Current: 18.87

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of Sapporo Breweries was 86.01. The lowest was 9.35. And the median was 19.32.

SOOBF's EV-to-OCF is ranked worse than
72.04% of 211 companies
in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry
Industry Median: 9.94 vs SOOBF: 18.87

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 (2026-08-16), Sapporo Breweries's stock price is $12.25. Sapporo Breweries's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $5.013. Therefore, Sapporo Breweries's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 2.44.


Sapporo Breweries  (OTCPK:SOOBF) EV-to-OCF Explanation

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.

Sapporo Breweries's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=12.25/5.013
=2.44

Sapporo Breweries's share price for today is $12.25.
Sapporo Breweries'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 $5.013.

* 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.


Sapporo Breweries EV-to-OCF Related Terms


Sapporo Breweries EV-to-OCF Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Sapporo Breweries'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.

Sapporo Breweries EV-to-OCF Chart

Sapporo Breweries Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-OCF
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Sapporo Breweries Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
EV-to-OCF Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 22.10 20.39 18.65 22.76 18.66

SOOBF vs STZ, TAP: EV-to-OCF Comparison

For the Beverages - Brewers subindustry, Sapporo Breweries'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.


Sapporo Breweries EV-to-OCF vs Beverages - Alcoholic Industry

For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Sapporo Breweries's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Sapporo Breweries's EV-to-OCF falls into.


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Sapporo Breweries EV-to-OCF Calculation

Sapporo Breweries's EV-to-OCF for today is calculated as:

EV-to-OCF=Enterprise Value (Today)/Cash Flow from Operations (TTM)
=4441.053/246.968
=17.98

Sapporo Breweries's current Enterprise Value is $4,441 Mil.
Sapporo Breweries'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 $247 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about EV-to-OCF →
What does a EV-to-OCF of 17.98 mean?
Sapporo Breweries (SOOBF) has a EV-to-OCF of 17.98 as of Aug. 16, 2026. This is near median its historical median of 19.32. Over the past decade, Sapporo Breweries' EV-to-OCF has ranged from 9.35 to 86.01. According to the industry distribution chart, Sapporo Breweries ranks #152 out of 211 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, placing it in the top 72%.
Is Sapporo Breweries' EV-to-OCF too high?
Sapporo Breweries' current EV-to-OCF of 17.98 is near median its 10-year median of 19.32. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 9.35 to a high of 86.01. The Beverages - Alcoholic industry median EV-to-OCF is 9.94. Sapporo Breweries' value of 17.98 is 80.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sapporo Breweries ranks #152 out of 211 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Sapporo Breweries has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sapporo Breweries' EV-to-OCF compare to STZ and TAP?
According to the Beverages - Alcoholic industry distribution chart, Sapporo Breweries ranks #152 out of 211 companies for EV-to-OCF. This places Sapporo Breweries in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-OCF is 9.94. Sapporo Breweries' value of 17.98 is 80.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Sapporo Breweries' own EV-to-OCF has ranged from 9.35 to 86.01 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 19.32 vs. the industry median of 9.94, Sapporo Breweries 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 Beverages - Alcoholic company?
The median EV-to-OCF among Beverages - Alcoholic companies is 9.94, based on 211 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. Sapporo Breweries's current EV-to-OCF of 17.98 is 80.9% 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 Beverages - Alcoholic industry, the median EV-to-OCF is 9.94 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sapporo Breweries's current EV-to-OCF is 17.98, which is near median its own 10-year median of 19.32. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sapporo Breweries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sapporo Breweries (SOOBF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $7.41, compared to a current price of $12.25 — trading 65.3% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-OCF is 17.98, which is near median its 10-year median of 19.32 and 80.9% above the Beverages - Alcoholic industry median of 9.94. Sapporo Breweries' overall GF Score™ is 60/100 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 Sapporo Breweries (SOOBF), the current EV-to-OCF is 17.98 as of Aug. 16, 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 Sapporo Breweries (SOOBF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sapporo Breweries stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $12.25 is trading 65.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $7.41. GuruFocus considers Sapporo Breweries to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for SOOBF:

  • EV-to-OCF: 17.98 (near median its 10-year median of 19.32)
  • GF Value™: $7.41 vs. price of $12.25 (65.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 60/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 80.9% above the Beverages - Alcoholic median (#152 of 211)

No single metric tells the full story. See the SOOBF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Sapporo Breweries Business Description

Other Exchanges 2501:JapanSBW:Germany
Address 4-20-1 Ebisu, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 150-8522
Sapporo Holdings Ltd is a Japan-based company engaged in producing and supplying alcoholic drinks as well as food products and related services. The company operates through three main segments: Alcoholic Beverages, Food and Beverages, and Real Estate. The Alcoholic Beverages segment handles production and sales of alcoholic drinks along with restaurant operations. The Food and Beverages segment covers the manufacturing and distribution of food items and bottled water. The Real Estate segment is engaged in property leasing activities. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Alcoholic Beverages segment.
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