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A&W Food Services of CanadaTSX:AW -1.00%15 EV-to-OCF is 23.09 as of Aug. 13, 2026, which is 26% below its 10-year median of 31.23. GuruFocus rates TSX:AW with a GF Score™ of 15/100. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 363 Restaurants companies, A&W Food Services of Canada ranks worse than 83.75% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for A&W Food Services of Canada's EV-to-OCF or its related term are showing as below:
TSX:AW'
s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 19.37 Med: 31.23 Max: 47.29
Current: 23.2
During the past 4 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of A&W Food Services of Canada was 47.29. The lowest was 19.37. And the median was 31.23.
TSX:AW's EV-to-OCF is ranked worse than 83.75% of 363
companies
in the Restaurants industry
Industry Median: 10.11
vs TSX:AW: 23.20
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.
A&W Food Services of Canada (TSX:AW) 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.
A&W Food Services of Canada's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
A&W Food Services of Canada's share price for today is C$36.81.
A&W Food Services of Canada'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 C$2.299.
* 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.
A&W Food Services of Canada EV-to-OCF Related Terms
A&W Food Services of Canada EV-to-OCF Historical Data
* 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 Restaurants subindustry, A&W Food Services of Canada'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.
A&W Food Services of Canada EV-to-OCF vs Restaurants Industry
For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, A&W Food Services of Canada's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where A&W Food Services of Canada's EV-to-OCF falls into.
A&W Food Services of Canada's current Enterprise Value is C$1,783.2 Mil.
A&W Food Services of Canada'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 C$77.2 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.
A&W Food Services of Canada (TSX:AW) has a EV-to-OCF of 23.09 as of Aug. 13, 2026. This is 26% below median its historical median of 31.23. Over the past decade, A&W Food Services of Canada's EV-to-OCF has ranged from 19.37 to 47.29. According to the industry distribution chart, A&W Food Services of Canada ranks #304 out of 363 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 83.7%.
Is A&W Food Services of Canada's EV-to-OCF too high?
A&W Food Services of Canada's current EV-to-OCF of 23.09 is 26% below median its 10-year median of 31.23. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 19.37 to a high of 47.29. The Restaurants industry median EV-to-OCF is 10.11. A&W Food Services of Canada's value of 23.09 is 128.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, A&W Food Services of Canada ranks #304 out of 363 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, A&W Food Services of Canada has a GF Score™ of 15/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does A&W Food Services of Canada's EV-to-OCF compare to MCD and SBUX?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, A&W Food Services of Canada ranks #304 out of 363 companies for EV-to-OCF. This places A&W Food Services of Canada in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-OCF is 10.11. A&W Food Services of Canada's value of 23.09 is 128.4% above this benchmark. Historically, A&W Food Services of Canada's own EV-to-OCF has ranged from 19.37 to 47.29 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 31.23 vs. the industry median of 10.11, A&W Food Services of Canada 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 Restaurants company?
The median EV-to-OCF among Restaurants companies is 10.11, based on 363 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. A&W Food Services of Canada's current EV-to-OCF of 23.09 is 128.4% 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 Restaurants industry, the median EV-to-OCF is 10.11 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. A&W Food Services of Canada's current EV-to-OCF is 23.09, which is 26% below median its own 10-year median of 31.23. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is A&W Food Services of Canada stock overvalued right now?
A&W Food Services of Canada (TSX:AW) has a current EV-to-OCF of 23.09. The current EV-to-OCF is 23.09, which is 26% below median its 10-year median of 31.23 and 128.4% above the Restaurants industry median of 10.11. A&W Food Services of Canada's overall GF Score™ is 15/100 with 6 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 A&W Food Services of Canada (TSX:AW), the current EV-to-OCF is 23.09 as of Aug. 13, 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.
A&W Food Services of Canada Inc is in the business of developing and franchising quick service restaurants in Canada and owns the A&W trademarks used in the A&W quick service restaurant business in Canada. The Company also has one geographic segment as all assets and operations are in Canada.
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