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Village Super MarketVLGEA -0.37%59 EV-to-OCF is 8.33 as of Sep. 04, 2026, which is 13% above its 10-year median of 7.37. GuruFocus rates VLGEA with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of $34.26 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 313 Retail - Defensive companies, Village Super Market ranks worse than 53.67% on this metric.
EV-to-OCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its cash flow from operations. As of today, Village Super Market's Enterprise Value is $834 Mil.
Village Super Market's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was $100 Mil. Therefore, Village Super Market's EV-to-OCF for today is 8.33.
The historical rank and industry rank for Village Super Market's EV-to-OCF or its related term are showing as below:
VLGEA'
s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.42 Med: 7.37 Max: 11.69
Current: 8.33
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of Village Super Market was 11.69. The lowest was 4.42. And the median was 7.37.
VLGEA's EV-to-OCF is ranked worse than 53.67% of 313
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 7.64
vs VLGEA: 8.33
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.
Village Super Market (NAS:VLGEA) 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.
Village Super Market's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Village Super Market's share price for today is $43.37.
Village Super Market's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $3.680.
* 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.
Village Super Market EV-to-OCF Related Terms
Village Super Market EV-to-OCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Village Super Market'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, Village Super Market'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.
Village Super Market EV-to-OCF vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Village Super Market's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Village Super Market's EV-to-OCF falls into.
Village Super Market's current Enterprise Value is $834 Mil.
Village Super Market's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $100 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.
Village Super Market (VLGEA) has a EV-to-OCF of 8.33 as of Sep. 04, 2026. This is 13% above median its historical median of 7.37. Over the past decade, Village Super Market's EV-to-OCF has ranged from 4.42 to 11.69. According to the industry distribution chart, Village Super Market ranks #168 out of 313 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 53.7%.
Is Village Super Market's EV-to-OCF too high?
Village Super Market's current EV-to-OCF of 8.33 is 13% above median its 10-year median of 7.37. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.42 to a high of 11.69. The Retail - Defensive industry median EV-to-OCF is 7.64. Village Super Market's value of 8.33 is 9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Village Super Market ranks #168 out of 313 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Village Super Market has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Village Super Market's EV-to-OCF compare to NGVC and DNUT?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Village Super Market ranks #168 out of 313 companies for EV-to-OCF. This places Village Super Market in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-OCF is 7.64. Village Super Market's value of 8.33 is 9% above this benchmark. Historically, Village Super Market's own EV-to-OCF has ranged from 4.42 to 11.69 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.37 vs. the industry median of 7.64, Village Super Market 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 7.64, based on 313 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. Village Super Market's current EV-to-OCF of 8.33 is 9% 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 7.64 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Village Super Market's current EV-to-OCF is 8.33, which is 13% above median its own 10-year median of 7.37. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Village Super Market stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Village Super Market (VLGEA) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $34.26, compared to a current price of $43.37 — trading 26.6% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-OCF is 8.33, which is 13% above median its 10-year median of 7.37 and 9% above the Retail - Defensive industry median of 7.64. Village Super Market's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 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 Village Super Market (VLGEA), the current EV-to-OCF is 8.33 as of Sep. 04, 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 Village Super Market (VLGEA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Village Super Market stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $43.37 is trading 26.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $34.26.
GuruFocus considers Village Super Market to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for VLGEA:
EV-to-OCF: 8.33 (13% above median its 10-year median of 7.37)
GF Value™: $34.26 vs. price of $43.37 (26.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 9% above the Retail - Defensive median (#168 of 313)
No single metric tells the full story. See the VLGEA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Village Super Market Inc operates a chain of ShopRite supermarkets, a few of which are in northern New Jersey, southern New Jersey, Maryland, and in northeastern Pennsylvania. The company is a member of Wakefern Food Corporation (Wakefern), a retailer-owned food cooperative and owner of the ShopRite name. It consists of one operating segment, the retail sale of food and nonfood products.
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