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AUOTPE:2409 +3.14%69 EV-to-OCF is 21.81 as of Sep. 09, 2026, which is 310% above its 10-year median of 5.32. GuruFocus rates TPE:2409 with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$17.54 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,490 Hardware companies, AUO ranks worse than 68.39% on this metric.
EV-to-OCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its cash flow from operations. As of today, AUO's Enterprise Value is NT$281,112 Mil.
AUO's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was NT$12,888 Mil. Therefore, AUO's EV-to-OCF for today is 21.81.
The historical rank and industry rank for AUO's EV-to-OCF or its related term are showing as below:
TPE:2409'
s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.51 Med: 5.32 Max: 109.8
Current: 20.17
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of AUO was 109.80. The lowest was 1.51. And the median was 5.32.
TPE:2409's EV-to-OCF is ranked worse than 68.39% of 2490
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 7.975
vs TPE:2409: 20.17
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 (2026-09-09), AUO's stock price is NT$29.60.
AUO's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was NT$0.240. Therefore, AUO's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 123.33.
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.
AUO's share price for today is NT$29.60.
AUO'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 NT$0.240.
* 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.
AUO EV-to-OCF Related Terms
AUO EV-to-OCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for AUO'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 Electronic Components subindustry, AUO'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.
AUO EV-to-OCF vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, AUO's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where AUO's EV-to-OCF falls into.
AUO's current Enterprise Value is NT$281,112 Mil.
AUO'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 NT$12,888 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.
AUO (TPE:2409) has a EV-to-OCF of 21.81 as of Sep. 09, 2026. This is 310% above median its historical median of 5.32. Over the past decade, AUO's EV-to-OCF has ranged from 1.51 to 109.80. According to the industry distribution chart, AUO ranks #1703 out of 2490 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 68.4%.
Is AUO's EV-to-OCF too high?
AUO's current EV-to-OCF of 21.81 is 310% above median its 10-year median of 5.32. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.51 to a high of 109.80. The Hardware industry median EV-to-OCF is 7.98. AUO's value of 21.81 is 173.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, AUO ranks #1703 out of 2490 companies in the Hardware industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, AUO has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does AUO's EV-to-OCF compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, AUO ranks #1703 out of 2490 companies for EV-to-OCF. This places AUO in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-OCF is 7.98. AUO's value of 21.81 is 173.5% above this benchmark. Historically, AUO's own EV-to-OCF has ranged from 1.51 to 109.80 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.32 vs. the industry median of 7.98, AUO 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 Hardware company?
The median EV-to-OCF among Hardware companies is 7.98, based on 2,490 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. AUO's current EV-to-OCF of 21.81 is 173.5% 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 Hardware industry, the median EV-to-OCF is 7.98 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. AUO's current EV-to-OCF is 21.81, which is 310% above median its own 10-year median of 5.32. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is AUO stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AUO (TPE:2409) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$17.54, compared to a current price of NT$29.60 — trading 68.8% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-OCF is 21.81, which is 310% above median its 10-year median of 5.32 and 173.5% above the Hardware industry median of 7.98. AUO's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 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 AUO (TPE:2409), the current EV-to-OCF is 21.81 as of Sep. 09, 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 AUO (TPE:2409) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AUO stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of NT$29.60 is trading 68.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$17.54.
GuruFocus considers AUO to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:2409:
EV-to-OCF: 21.81 (310% above median its 10-year median of 5.32)
GF Value™: NT$17.54 vs. price of NT$29.60 (68.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 173.5% above the Hardware median (#1703 of 2490)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:2409 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
AUO Corp is a Taiwan-based company that manufactures & distributes thin-film-transistor liquid-crystal-display (TFT-LCD) panels to original equipment manufacturers. It operates in two segments - The display segment & energy segment, the majority is derived from the Display segment. The display segment generally is engaged in the research, development, design, manufacturing, & sale of flat panel displays. The energy segment mainly is engaged in the design, manufacturing, and sale of ingots, solar wafers, and solar modules, as well as providing technical engineering services and maintenance services for solar system projects AU Optronics has manufacturing facilities in Taiwan, Japan, and Malaysia. Geographically, the majority is from the PRC (including Hong Kong).
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