Western Exploration (TSXV:WEX) EV-to-OCF: -5.17 (As of Sep. 18, 2026)

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What is Western Exploration EV-to-OCF?

Western Exploration TSXV:WEX +7.27% 35 EV-to-OCF is -5.17 as of Sep. 18, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSXV:WEX with a GF Score™ of 35/100. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 2,677 Metals & Mining companies, Western Exploration ranks worse than 61.23% on this metric.

EV-to-OCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its cash flow from operations. As of today, Western Exploration's Enterprise Value is C$30.44 Mil. Western Exploration's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was C$-5.88 Mil. Therefore, Western Exploration's EV-to-OCF for today is -5.17.

The historical rank and industry rank for Western Exploration's EV-to-OCF or its related term are showing as below:

TSXV:WEX' s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -5.03   Med: 0   Max: -5.03
Current: -5.03

During the past 6 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of Western Exploration was -5.03. The lowest was -5.03. And the median was .

TSXV:WEX's EV-to-OCF is ranked worse than
61.23% of 2677 companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: -8.47 vs TSXV:WEX: -5.03

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 (2026-09-18), Western Exploration's stock price is C$0.59. Western Exploration's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was C$-0.097. Therefore, Western Exploration's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is At Loss.


Western Exploration  (TSXV:WEX) 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.

Western Exploration's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=0.59/-0.097
=At Loss

Western Exploration's share price for today is C$0.59.
Western Exploration's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was C$-0.097.

* 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.


Western Exploration EV-to-OCF Related Terms


Western Exploration EV-to-OCF Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Western Exploration'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.

Western Exploration EV-to-OCF Chart

Western Exploration Annual Data
Trend Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-OCF
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 16.92 -5.76 -4.59 -5.03 -5.77

Western Exploration Quarterly Data
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TSXV:WEX vs HL: EV-to-OCF Comparison

For the Other Precious Metals & Mining subindustry, Western Exploration'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.


Western Exploration EV-to-OCF vs Metals & Mining Industry

For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Western Exploration's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Western Exploration's EV-to-OCF falls into.


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Western Exploration EV-to-OCF Calculation

Western Exploration's EV-to-OCF for today is calculated as:

EV-to-OCF=Enterprise Value (Today)/Cash Flow from Operations (TTM)
=30.439/-5.882
=-5.17

Western Exploration's current Enterprise Value is C$30.44 Mil.
Western Exploration's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was C$-5.88 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about EV-to-OCF →
What does a EV-to-OCF of -5.17 mean?
Western Exploration (TSXV:WEX) has a EV-to-OCF of -5.17 as of Sep. 18, 2026. According to the industry distribution chart, Western Exploration ranks #1639 out of 2677 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 61.2%.
Is Western Exploration's EV-to-OCF too high?
Western Exploration's current EV-to-OCF is -5.17. Based on the distribution chart, Western Exploration ranks #1639 out of 2677 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Western Exploration has a GF Score™ of 35/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Western Exploration's EV-to-OCF compare to HL?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Western Exploration ranks #1639 out of 2677 companies for EV-to-OCF. This places Western Exploration in the lower half of its industry. 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 Metals & Mining company?
A good EV-to-OCF depends on the Metals & Mining industry context. However, EV-to-OCF should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. 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. Western Exploration's current EV-to-OCF is -5.17. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Western Exploration stock overvalued right now?
Western Exploration (TSXV:WEX) has a current EV-to-OCF of -5.17. The current EV-to-OCF is -5.17. Western Exploration's overall GF Score™ is 35/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Western Exploration (TSXV:WEX), the current EV-to-OCF is -5.17 as of Sep. 18, 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.

Western Exploration Business Description

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Address 121 Woodland Avenue, Suite 140, Reno, NV, USA, 89523
Western Exploration Inc an exploration stage company. The Company is engaged in the business of exploration, acquisition, development, and mining (if warranted) of precious metal and other mineral deposits in the State of Nevada. The company's projects are Aura Project, Doby George, Gravel Creek, Wood Gulch.
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