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WD-40 CoWDFC -0.85%97 EV-to-OCF is 38.28 as of Jul. 22, 2026, which is 1% above its 10-year median of 38.06. GuruFocus rates WDFC with a GF Score™ of 97/100 and a GF Value™ of $269.25 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,607 Chemicals companies, WD-40 Co ranks worse than 84.01% on this metric.
EV-to-OCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its cash flow from operations. As of today, WD-40 Co's Enterprise Value is $3,245.3 Mil.
WD-40 Co's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 was $84.8 Mil. Therefore, WD-40 Co's EV-to-OCF for today is 38.28.
The historical rank and industry rank for WD-40 Co's EV-to-OCF or its related term are showing as below:
WDFC'
s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 20.85 Med: 38.06 Max: 1043.47
Current: 38.28
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of WD-40 Co was 1043.47. The lowest was 20.85. And the median was 38.06.
WDFC's EV-to-OCF is ranked worse than 84.01% of 1607
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 10.35
vs WDFC: 38.28
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.
WD-40 Co's share price for today is $237.69.
WD-40 Co's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $6.580.
* 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.
WD-40 Co EV-to-OCF Related Terms
WD-40 Co EV-to-OCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for WD-40 Co'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 Specialty Chemicals subindustry, WD-40 Co'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.
WD-40 Co EV-to-OCF vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, WD-40 Co's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where WD-40 Co's EV-to-OCF falls into.
WD-40 Co's current Enterprise Value is $3,245.3 Mil.
WD-40 Co's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $84.8 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.
WD-40 Co (WDFC) has a EV-to-OCF of 38.28 as of Jul. 22, 2026. This is near median its historical median of 38.06. Over the past decade, WD-40 Co's EV-to-OCF has ranged from 20.85 to 1,043.47. According to the industry distribution chart, WD-40 Co ranks #1350 out of 1607 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 84%.
Is WD-40 Co's EV-to-OCF too high?
WD-40 Co's current EV-to-OCF of 38.28 is near median its 10-year median of 38.06. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 20.85 to a high of 1,043.47. The Chemicals industry median EV-to-OCF is 10.35. WD-40 Co's value of 38.28 is 269.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, WD-40 Co ranks #1350 out of 1607 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, WD-40 Co has a GF Score™ of 97/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does WD-40 Co's EV-to-OCF compare to HWKN and FUL?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, WD-40 Co ranks #1350 out of 1607 companies for EV-to-OCF. This places WD-40 Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-OCF is 10.35. WD-40 Co's value of 38.28 is 269.9% above this benchmark. Historically, WD-40 Co's own EV-to-OCF has ranged from 20.85 to 1,043.47 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 38.06 vs. the industry median of 10.35, WD-40 Co 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 Chemicals company?
The median EV-to-OCF among Chemicals companies is 10.35, based on 1,607 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. WD-40 Co's current EV-to-OCF of 38.28 is 269.9% 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 Chemicals industry, the median EV-to-OCF is 10.35 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. WD-40 Co's current EV-to-OCF is 38.28, which is near median its own 10-year median of 38.06. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is WD-40 Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, WD-40 Co (WDFC) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $269.25, compared to a current price of $237.69 — trading 11.7% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-OCF is 38.28, which is near median its 10-year median of 38.06 and 269.9% above the Chemicals industry median of 10.35. WD-40 Co's overall GF Score™ is 97/100 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 WD-40 Co (WDFC), the current EV-to-OCF is 38.28 as of Jul. 22, 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 WD-40 Co (WDFC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, WD-40 Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $237.69 is trading 11.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $269.25.
GuruFocus considers WD-40 Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for WDFC:
EV-to-OCF: 38.28 (near median its 10-year median of 38.06)
GF Value™: $269.25 vs. price of $237.69 (11.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 269.9% above the Chemicals median (#1350 of 1607)
No single metric tells the full story. See the WDFC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
WD-40 Co is a global marketing organization focused on developing and selling products that solve maintenance and cleaning problems internationally. It offers two product groups: maintenance products, including the flagship WD-40 Multi-Use Product, which serves as a lubricant, rust preventative, penetrant, and moisture displacer, marketed globally; and homecare and cleaning products, mainly sold in North America, the UK, and Australia. The company distributes its products through hardware stores, automotive parts outlets, industrial suppliers, mass retailers, online platforms, and specialty retailers across the Americas, EIMEA, and Asia-Pacific, with the majority of revenue generated in the Americas.
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