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Sanoma OyjSWYBY 70 EV-to-OCF is 3.71 as of Aug. 10, 2026, which is 67% below its 10-year median of 11.11. GuruFocus rates SWYBY with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of $2.17. The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 263 Education companies, Sanoma Oyj ranks worse than 58.56% on this metric.
EV-to-OCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its cash flow from operations. As of today, Sanoma Oyj's Enterprise Value is $847 Mil.
Sanoma Oyj's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $228 Mil. Therefore, Sanoma Oyj's EV-to-OCF for today is 3.71.
The historical rank and industry rank for Sanoma Oyj's EV-to-OCF or its related term are showing as below:
SWYBY'
s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6.25 Med: 11.11 Max: 24.62
Current: 7.85
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of Sanoma Oyj was 24.62. The lowest was 6.25. And the median was 11.11.
SWYBY's EV-to-OCF is ranked worse than 58.56% of 263
companies
in the Education industry
Industry Median: 6.38
vs SWYBY: 7.85
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.
Sanoma Oyj's share price for today is $2.46.
Sanoma Oyj'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 $0.065.
* 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.
Sanoma Oyj EV-to-OCF Related Terms
Sanoma Oyj EV-to-OCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sanoma Oyj'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 Education & Training Services subindustry, Sanoma Oyj'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.
Sanoma Oyj EV-to-OCF vs Education Industry
For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Sanoma Oyj's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sanoma Oyj's EV-to-OCF falls into.
Sanoma Oyj's current Enterprise Value is $847 Mil.
Sanoma Oyj'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 $228 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.
Sanoma Oyj (SWYBY) has a EV-to-OCF of 3.71 as of Aug. 10, 2026. This is 67% below median its historical median of 11.11. Over the past decade, Sanoma Oyj's EV-to-OCF has ranged from 6.25 to 24.62. According to the industry distribution chart, Sanoma Oyj ranks #154 out of 263 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 58.6%.
Is Sanoma Oyj's EV-to-OCF too high?
Sanoma Oyj's current EV-to-OCF of 3.71 is 67% below median its 10-year median of 11.11. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.25 to a high of 24.62. The Education industry median EV-to-OCF is 6.38. Sanoma Oyj's value of 3.71 is 41.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sanoma Oyj ranks #154 out of 263 companies in the Education industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Sanoma Oyj has a GF Score™ of 70/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sanoma Oyj's EV-to-OCF compare to EDU and TAL?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, Sanoma Oyj ranks #154 out of 263 companies for EV-to-OCF. This places Sanoma Oyj in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-OCF is 6.38. Sanoma Oyj's value of 3.71 is 41.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Sanoma Oyj's own EV-to-OCF has ranged from 6.25 to 24.62 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 11.11 vs. the industry median of 6.38, Sanoma Oyj 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 an Education company?
The median EV-to-OCF among Education companies is 6.38, based on 263 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. Sanoma Oyj's current EV-to-OCF of 3.71 is 41.8% 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 Education industry, the median EV-to-OCF is 6.38 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sanoma Oyj's current EV-to-OCF is 3.71, which is 67% below median its own 10-year median of 11.11. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sanoma Oyj stock overvalued right now?
Sanoma Oyj (SWYBY) has a current EV-to-OCF of 3.71. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.17, compared to a current price of $2.46 — trading 13.4% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-OCF is 3.71, which is 67% below median its 10-year median of 11.11 and 41.8% below the Education industry median of 6.38. Sanoma Oyj's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 8 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 Sanoma Oyj (SWYBY), the current EV-to-OCF is 3.71 as of Aug. 10, 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 Sanoma Oyj (SWYBY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sanoma Oyj stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $2.46 is trading 13.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $2.17.
Key valuation signals for SWYBY:
EV-to-OCF: 3.71 (67% below median its 10-year median of 11.11)
GF Value™: $2.17 vs. price of $2.46 (13.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 41.8% below the Education median (#154 of 263)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SWYBY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sanoma Oyj is a learning and media company. The group publishes magazines and newspapers along with educational learning literature and services. It operates in two segments: Learning and Media Finland. Sanoma's learning products and services enable teachers to develop the talents of every child to reach their full potential. The company offers printed and digital learning content as well as digital learning and teaching platforms for primary, secondary and vocational education. The Finnish media business of Sanoma provides information, experiences, inspiration, and entertainment via multiple media platforms: newspapers, radio, television, events, magazines, online, and mobile channels. The company's publications include Helsingin Sanomat, IltaSanomat among others.
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