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TescoTSCDF 80 EV-to-OCF is 10.19 as of Jul. 17, 2026, which is 9% below its 10-year median of 11.19. GuruFocus rates TSCDF with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of $5.52 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 315 Retail - Defensive companies, Tesco ranks worse than 63.49% on this metric.
EV-to-OCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its cash flow from operations. As of today, Tesco's Enterprise Value is $53,797 Mil.
Tesco's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was $5,278 Mil. Therefore, Tesco's EV-to-OCF for today is 10.19.
The historical rank and industry rank for Tesco's EV-to-OCF or its related term are showing as below:
TSCDF'
s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6.98 Med: 11.19 Max: 759.57
Current: 10.09
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of Tesco was 759.57. The lowest was 6.98. And the median was 11.19.
TSCDF's EV-to-OCF is ranked worse than 63.49% of 315
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 7.65
vs TSCDF: 10.09
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 (2026-07-17), Tesco's stock price is $6.466.
Tesco's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was $0.366. Therefore, Tesco's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 17.67.
Tesco (OTCPK:TSCDF) 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.
Tesco's share price for today is $6.466.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Tesco's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was $0.366.
* 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.
Tesco EV-to-OCF Related Terms
Tesco EV-to-OCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Tesco'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 Grocery Stores subindustry, Tesco'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.
Tesco EV-to-OCF vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Tesco's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Tesco's EV-to-OCF falls into.
Tesco's current Enterprise Value is $53,797 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Tesco's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was $5,278 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.
Tesco (TSCDF) has a EV-to-OCF of 10.19 as of Jul. 17, 2026. This is near median its historical median of 11.19. Over the past decade, Tesco's EV-to-OCF has ranged from 6.98 to 759.57. According to the industry distribution chart, Tesco ranks #200 out of 315 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 63.5%.
Is Tesco's EV-to-OCF too high?
Tesco's current EV-to-OCF of 10.19 is near median its 10-year median of 11.19. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.98 to a high of 759.57. The Retail - Defensive industry median EV-to-OCF is 7.65. Tesco's value of 10.19 is 33.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Tesco ranks #200 out of 315 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Tesco has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Tesco's EV-to-OCF compare to KR and SFM?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Tesco ranks #200 out of 315 companies for EV-to-OCF. This places Tesco in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-OCF is 7.65. Tesco's value of 10.19 is 33.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Tesco's own EV-to-OCF has ranged from 6.98 to 759.57 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 11.19 vs. the industry median of 7.65, Tesco 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 Retail - Defensive company?
The median EV-to-OCF among Retail - Defensive companies is 7.65, based on 315 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. Tesco's current EV-to-OCF of 10.19 is 33.2% 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 Retail - Defensive industry, the median EV-to-OCF is 7.65 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Tesco's current EV-to-OCF is 10.19, which is near median its own 10-year median of 11.19. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Tesco stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tesco (TSCDF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $5.52, compared to a current price of $6.47 — trading 17.1% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-OCF is 10.19, which is near median its 10-year median of 11.19 and 33.2% above the Retail - Defensive industry median of 7.65. Tesco's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 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 Tesco (TSCDF), the current EV-to-OCF is 10.19 as of Jul. 17, 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 Tesco (TSCDF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tesco stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $6.47 is trading 17.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $5.52.
GuruFocus considers Tesco to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSCDF:
EV-to-OCF: 10.19 (near median its 10-year median of 11.19)
GF Value™: $5.52 vs. price of $6.47 (17.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 33.2% above the Retail - Defensive median (#200 of 315)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSCDF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Tesco is a large food retailer, operating thousands of stores in the United Kingdom, Ireland, and Central Europe. The majority of Tesco's sales are from the UK, where the firm has over 24% market share, more than double the second-largest peer, Sainsbury's, according to Euromonitor. Tesco also holds 30% e-grocery market share in the UK, holding a dominant position online. Tesco gained exposure to the cash-and-carry and out-of-home delivery industries with the GBP 4 billion acquisition of Booker in 2018.
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