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EV-to-OCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its cash flow from operations. As of today, Vasta Platform's Enterprise Value is $549.9 Mil.
Vasta Platform's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Sep. 2025 was $52.3 Mil. Therefore, Vasta Platform's EV-to-OCF for today is 10.52.
The historical rank and industry rank for Vasta Platform's EV-to-OCF or its related term are showing as below:
VSTA'
s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -129 Med: 12.96 Max: 139.37
Current: 10.52
During the past 7 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of Vasta Platform was 139.37. The lowest was -129.00. And the median was 12.96.
VSTA's EV-to-OCF is not ranked
in the Education industry.
Industry Median: 6.36
vs VSTA: 10.52
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.
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.
Vasta Platform's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Vasta Platform's share price for today is $4.90.
Vasta Platform's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Sep. 2025 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $0.969.
* 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.
Vasta Platform EV-to-OCF Related Terms
Vasta Platform EV-to-OCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Vasta Platform'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 Education & Training Services subindustry, Vasta Platform'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.
Vasta Platform EV-to-OCF vs Education Industry
For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Vasta Platform's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Vasta Platform's EV-to-OCF falls into.
Vasta Platform's current Enterprise Value is $549.9 Mil.
Vasta Platform's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Sep. 2025 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $52.3 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.
Vasta Platform (VSTA) has a EV-to-OCF of 10.52 as of Aug. 11, 2026. This is 19% below median its historical median of 12.96.
Is Vasta Platform's EV-to-OCF too high?
Vasta Platform's current EV-to-OCF of 10.52 is 19% below median its 10-year median of 12.96. The Education industry median EV-to-OCF is 6.36. Vasta Platform's value of 10.52 is 65.4% above this industry median. Overall, Vasta Platform has a GF Score™ of 65/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Vasta Platform's EV-to-OCF compare to DFPH and FC?
Vasta Platform's EV-to-OCF of 10.52 can be compared against companies in the Education industry. The industry median EV-to-OCF is 6.36. Vasta Platform's value of 10.52 is 65.4% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 12.96 vs. the industry median of 6.36, Vasta Platform 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 Education company?
The median EV-to-OCF among Education companies is 6.36, based on 263 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. Vasta Platform's current EV-to-OCF of 10.52 is 65.4% 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 Education industry, the median EV-to-OCF is 6.36 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Vasta Platform's current EV-to-OCF is 10.52, which is 19% below median its own 10-year median of 12.96. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Vasta Platform stock overvalued right now?
Vasta Platform (VSTA) has a current EV-to-OCF of 10.52. The stock's GF Value™ is $5.20, compared to a current price of $4.90 — trading 5.8% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-OCF is 10.52, which is 19% below median its 10-year median of 12.96 and 65.4% above the Education industry median of 6.36. Vasta Platform's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 9 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 Vasta Platform (VSTA), the current EV-to-OCF is 10.52 as of Aug. 11, 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 Vasta Platform (VSTA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vasta Platform stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $4.90 is trading 5.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $5.20.
Key valuation signals for VSTA:
EV-to-OCF: 10.52 (19% below median its 10-year median of 12.96)
GF Value™: $5.20 vs. price of $4.90 (5.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 65.4% above the Education median
No single metric tells the full story. See the VSTA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Vasta Platform Ltd operates as an education company in Brazil, engaged in providing end-to-end educational and digital solutions that cater to all needs of private schools operating in the K-12 educational segment. Its business segments are Content and EdTech Platform, and Digital Platform. The Content and EdTech platform derives its results from educational content solutions through digital and printed content, including textbooks, learning systems and other complementary educational services. The Digital Platform enables private schools to aggregate multiple learning strategies and helps them to focus on education through the Business' physical and digital e-commerce platform and other digital services.
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