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UnitilUTL -0.02%72 EV-to-OCF is 14.82 as of Jul. 27, 2026, which is 6% above its 10-year median of 13.95. GuruFocus rates UTL with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of $53.18 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 507 Utilities - Regulated companies, Unitil ranks worse than 66.67% on this metric.
EV-to-OCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its cash flow from operations. As of today, Unitil's Enterprise Value is $1,916.9 Mil.
Unitil's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $129.3 Mil. Therefore, Unitil's EV-to-OCF for today is 14.82.
The historical rank and industry rank for Unitil's EV-to-OCF or its related term are showing as below:
UTL'
s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 10.74 Med: 13.95 Max: 18.91
Current: 14.82
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of Unitil was 18.91. The lowest was 10.74. And the median was 13.95.
UTL's EV-to-OCF is ranked worse than 66.67% of 507
companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 10.89
vs UTL: 14.82
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 (2026-07-27), Unitil's stock price is $55.57.
Unitil's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $3.160. Therefore, Unitil's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 17.59.
Unitil (NYSE:UTL) 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.
Unitil's share price for today is $55.57.
Unitil's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $3.160.
* 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.
Unitil EV-to-OCF Related Terms
Unitil EV-to-OCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Unitil'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 Utilities - Diversified subindustry, Unitil'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.
Unitil EV-to-OCF vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Unitil's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Unitil's EV-to-OCF falls into.
Unitil's current Enterprise Value is $1,916.9 Mil.
Unitil's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $129.3 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.
Unitil (UTL) has a EV-to-OCF of 14.82 as of Jul. 27, 2026. This is near median its historical median of 13.95. Over the past decade, Unitil's EV-to-OCF has ranged from 10.74 to 18.91. According to the industry distribution chart, Unitil ranks #338 out of 507 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 66.7%.
Is Unitil's EV-to-OCF too high?
Unitil's current EV-to-OCF of 14.82 is near median its 10-year median of 13.95. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 10.74 to a high of 18.91. The Utilities - Regulated industry median EV-to-OCF is 10.89. Unitil's value of 14.82 is 36.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Unitil ranks #338 out of 507 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Unitil has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Unitil's EV-to-OCF compare to AVA and SRE?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Unitil ranks #338 out of 507 companies for EV-to-OCF. This places Unitil in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-OCF is 10.89. Unitil's value of 14.82 is 36.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Unitil's own EV-to-OCF has ranged from 10.74 to 18.91 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 13.95 vs. the industry median of 10.89, Unitil 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 an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median EV-to-OCF among Utilities - Regulated companies is 10.89, based on 507 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. Unitil's current EV-to-OCF of 14.82 is 36.1% 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 Utilities - Regulated industry, the median EV-to-OCF is 10.89 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Unitil's current EV-to-OCF is 14.82, which is near median its own 10-year median of 13.95. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Unitil stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Unitil (UTL) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $53.18, compared to a current price of $55.57 — trading 4.5% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-OCF is 14.82, which is near median its 10-year median of 13.95 and 36.1% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 10.89. Unitil's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 7 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 Unitil (UTL), the current EV-to-OCF is 14.82 as of Jul. 27, 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 Unitil (UTL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Unitil stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $55.57 is trading 4.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $53.18.
GuruFocus considers Unitil to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for UTL:
EV-to-OCF: 14.82 (near median its 10-year median of 13.95)
GF Value™: $53.18 vs. price of $55.57 (4.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 36.1% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#338 of 507)
No single metric tells the full story. See the UTL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Unitil Corp through its subsidiaries engages in the distribution of electricity and natural gas in its service territories in the states of New Hampshire, Massachusetts and Maine. Its natural gas operations include gas distribution utility operations and interstate gas transmission pipeline operations. It also engages in interstate natural gas transmission pipeline company, operating approximately 85 miles of underground gas transmission pipeline located in Maine and New Hampshire. The company's segments include Electric and Gas.
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