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CostamareSTU:LCM +3.08%75 EV-to-OCF is 6.36 as of Aug. 24, 2026, which is 16% below its 10-year median of 7.60. GuruFocus rates STU:LCM with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of €8.14 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,012 Transportation companies, Costamare ranks better than 61.36% on this metric.
EV-to-OCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its cash flow from operations. As of today, Costamare's Enterprise Value is €2,595.5 Mil.
Costamare's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was €408.3 Mil. Therefore, Costamare's EV-to-OCF for today is 6.36.
The historical rank and industry rank for Costamare's EV-to-OCF or its related term are showing as below:
STU:LCM'
s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.43 Med: 7.6 Max: 14.05
Current: 6.38
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of Costamare was 14.05. The lowest was 3.43. And the median was 7.60.
STU:LCM's EV-to-OCF is ranked better than 61.36% of 1012
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 7.88
vs STU:LCM: 6.38
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.
Costamare's share price for today is €13.40.
Costamare'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 €2.268.
* 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.
Costamare EV-to-OCF Related Terms
Costamare EV-to-OCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Costamare'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, Costamare'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.
Costamare EV-to-OCF vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Costamare's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Costamare's EV-to-OCF falls into.
Costamare's current Enterprise Value is €2,595.5 Mil.
Costamare'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 €408.3 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.
Costamare (STU:LCM) has a EV-to-OCF of 6.36 as of Aug. 24, 2026. This is 16% below median its historical median of 7.60. Over the past decade, Costamare's EV-to-OCF has ranged from 3.43 to 14.05. According to the industry distribution chart, Costamare ranks #391 out of 1012 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 38.6%.
Is Costamare's EV-to-OCF too high?
Costamare's current EV-to-OCF of 6.36 is 16% below median its 10-year median of 7.60. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.43 to a high of 14.05. The Transportation industry median EV-to-OCF is 7.88. Costamare's value of 6.36 is 19.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Costamare ranks #391 out of 1012 companies in the Transportation industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Costamare has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Costamare's EV-to-OCF compare to SFL and GSL?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Costamare ranks #391 out of 1012 companies for EV-to-OCF. This puts Costamare in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-OCF is 7.88. Costamare's value of 6.36 is 19.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Costamare's own EV-to-OCF has ranged from 3.43 to 14.05 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.60 vs. the industry median of 7.88, Costamare has consistently been below 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 7.88, based on 1,012 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. Costamare's current EV-to-OCF of 6.36 is 19.3% below 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 7.88 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Costamare's current EV-to-OCF is 6.36, which is 16% below median its own 10-year median of 7.60. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Costamare stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Costamare (STU:LCM) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €8.14, compared to a current price of €13.40 — trading 64.6% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-OCF is 6.36, which is 16% below median its 10-year median of 7.60 and 19.3% below the Transportation industry median of 7.88. Costamare's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 5 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 Costamare (STU:LCM), the current EV-to-OCF is 6.36 as of Aug. 24, 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 Costamare (STU:LCM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Costamare stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €13.40 is trading 64.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €8.14.
GuruFocus considers Costamare to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:LCM:
EV-to-OCF: 6.36 (16% below median its 10-year median of 7.60)
GF Value™: €8.14 vs. price of €13.40 (64.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 19.3% below the Transportation median (#391 of 1012)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:LCM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Costamare Inc is an international owner and operator of containerships and dry bulk vessels. The company charter its containerships to the liner companies, providing transportation of containerized cargoes. It charter its dry bulk vessels to a wide variety of customers, providing transportation for dry bulk cargoes. The company's fleet of vessels includes Cosco Guangzhou, Cosco Ningbo, Cosco Yantian, Vantage, Valor, Valiant, Maersk Kobe, and others. The company provides services to ocean carriers that demand a high standard of safety and reliability. It generates a majority of its revenue from the United States of America.
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