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EssentraSTU:HOF 70 EV-to-OCF is 16.75 as of Aug. 08, 2026, which is 18% above its 10-year median of 14.16. GuruFocus rates STU:HOF with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of €1.45 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,609 Chemicals companies, Essentra ranks worse than 62.34% on this metric.
EV-to-OCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its cash flow from operations. As of today, Essentra's Enterprise Value is €494.6 Mil.
Essentra's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was €29.5 Mil. Therefore, Essentra's EV-to-OCF for today is 16.75.
The historical rank and industry rank for Essentra's EV-to-OCF or its related term are showing as below:
STU:HOF'
s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.24 Med: 14.16 Max: 21.39
Current: 16.48
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of Essentra was 21.39. The lowest was 5.24. And the median was 14.16.
STU:HOF's EV-to-OCF is ranked worse than 62.34% of 1609
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 10.59
vs STU:HOF: 16.48
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.
Essentra's share price for today is €1.32.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Essentra's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was €0.029.
* 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.
Essentra EV-to-OCF Related Terms
Essentra EV-to-OCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Essentra'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 Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Essentra'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.
Essentra EV-to-OCF vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Essentra's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Essentra's EV-to-OCF falls into.
Essentra's current Enterprise Value is €494.6 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Essentra's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was €29.5 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.
Essentra (STU:HOF) has a EV-to-OCF of 16.75 as of Aug. 08, 2026. This is 18% above median its historical median of 14.16. Over the past decade, Essentra's EV-to-OCF has ranged from 5.24 to 21.39. According to the industry distribution chart, Essentra ranks #1003 out of 1609 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 62.3%.
Is Essentra's EV-to-OCF too high?
Essentra's current EV-to-OCF of 16.75 is 18% above median its 10-year median of 14.16. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.24 to a high of 21.39. The Chemicals industry median EV-to-OCF is 10.59. Essentra's value of 16.75 is 58.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Essentra ranks #1003 out of 1609 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Essentra has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Essentra's EV-to-OCF compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Essentra ranks #1003 out of 1609 companies for EV-to-OCF. This places Essentra in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-OCF is 10.59. Essentra's value of 16.75 is 58.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Essentra's own EV-to-OCF has ranged from 5.24 to 21.39 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 14.16 vs. the industry median of 10.59, Essentra 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 Chemicals company?
The median EV-to-OCF among Chemicals companies is 10.59, based on 1,609 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. Essentra's current EV-to-OCF of 16.75 is 58.2% 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 Chemicals industry, the median EV-to-OCF is 10.59 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Essentra's current EV-to-OCF is 16.75, which is 18% above median its own 10-year median of 14.16. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Essentra stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Essentra (STU:HOF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €1.45, compared to a current price of €1.32 — trading 9% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-OCF is 16.75, which is 18% above median its 10-year median of 14.16 and 58.2% above the Chemicals industry median of 10.59. Essentra's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 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 Essentra (STU:HOF), the current EV-to-OCF is 16.75 as of Aug. 08, 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 Essentra (STU:HOF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Essentra stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €1.32 is trading 9% below its estimated GF Value™ of €1.45.
GuruFocus considers Essentra to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for STU:HOF:
EV-to-OCF: 16.75 (18% above median its 10-year median of 14.16)
GF Value™: €1.45 vs. price of €1.32 (9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 58.2% above the Chemicals median (#1003 of 1609)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:HOF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Essentra PLC is a provider of essential components and solutions, focusing on the manufacture and distribution of plastic injection moulded, vinyl dip moulded and metal items. It serves various industries, including equipment manufacturing, automotive, fabrication, electronics, medical and renewable energy. Its product offerings include caps, plugs, cable management, fasteners, security seals and access hardware. The company's geographical segments include EMEA, Americas, and APAC. It generates the majority of its revenue from the EMEA region.
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