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The historical rank and industry rank for Explosifs et Produits Chimiques's EV-to-OCF or its related term are showing as below:
XPAR:EXPL'
s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.94 Med: 9.88 Max: 17.8
Current: 11.56
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of Explosifs et Produits Chimiques was 17.80. The lowest was 3.94. And the median was 9.88.
XPAR:EXPL's EV-to-OCF is ranked worse than 52.89% of 1607
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 10.78
vs XPAR:EXPL: 11.56
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.
Explosifs et Produits Chimiques (XPAR:EXPL) 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.
Explosifs et Produits Chimiques's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Explosifs et Produits Chimiques's share price for today is €278.00.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Explosifs et Produits Chimiques's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was €13.400.
* 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.
Explosifs et Produits Chimiques EV-to-OCF Related Terms
Explosifs et Produits Chimiques EV-to-OCF Historical Data
* 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, Explosifs et Produits Chimiques'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.
Explosifs et Produits Chimiques EV-to-OCF vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Explosifs et Produits Chimiques's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Explosifs et Produits Chimiques's EV-to-OCF falls into.
Explosifs et Produits Chimiques's current Enterprise Value is €681.9 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Explosifs et Produits Chimiques's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was €59.0 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.
Explosifs et Produits Chimiques (XPAR:EXPL) has a EV-to-OCF of 11.56 as of Aug. 10, 2026. This is 17% above median its historical median of 9.88. Over the past decade, Explosifs et Produits Chimiques' EV-to-OCF has ranged from 3.94 to 17.80. According to the industry distribution chart, Explosifs et Produits Chimiques ranks #850 out of 1607 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 52.9%.
Is Explosifs et Produits Chimiques' EV-to-OCF too high?
Explosifs et Produits Chimiques' current EV-to-OCF of 11.56 is 17% above median its 10-year median of 9.88. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.94 to a high of 17.80. The Chemicals industry median EV-to-OCF is 10.78. Explosifs et Produits Chimiques' value of 11.56 is 7.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Explosifs et Produits Chimiques ranks #850 out of 1607 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Explosifs et Produits Chimiques has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Explosifs et Produits Chimiques' EV-to-OCF compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Explosifs et Produits Chimiques ranks #850 out of 1607 companies for EV-to-OCF. This places Explosifs et Produits Chimiques in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-OCF is 10.78. Explosifs et Produits Chimiques' value of 11.56 is 7.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Explosifs et Produits Chimiques' own EV-to-OCF has ranged from 3.94 to 17.80 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 9.88 vs. the industry median of 10.78, Explosifs et Produits Chimiques 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 10.78, 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. Explosifs et Produits Chimiques's current EV-to-OCF of 11.56 is 7.2% 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 10.78 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Explosifs et Produits Chimiques's current EV-to-OCF is 11.56, which is 17% above median its own 10-year median of 9.88. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Explosifs et Produits Chimiques stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Explosifs et Produits Chimiques (XPAR:EXPL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €169.90, compared to a current price of €278.00 — trading 63.6% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-OCF is 11.56, which is 17% above median its 10-year median of 9.88 and 7.2% above the Chemicals industry median of 10.78. Explosifs et Produits Chimiques' overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 6 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 Explosifs et Produits Chimiques (XPAR:EXPL), the current EV-to-OCF is 11.56 as of Aug. 10, 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 Explosifs et Produits Chimiques (XPAR:EXPL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Explosifs et Produits Chimiques stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €278.00 is trading 63.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €169.90.
GuruFocus considers Explosifs et Produits Chimiques to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XPAR:EXPL:
EV-to-OCF: 11.56 (17% above median its 10-year median of 9.88)
GF Value™: €169.90 vs. price of €278.00 (63.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 7.2% above the Chemicals median (#850 of 1607)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XPAR:EXPL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Explosifs et Produits Chimiques is a France-based company engaged in the provision of products and services in the field of explosives. The company is involved in the activities of Explosives, Drilling and Blasting, Logistics, Demolition, Additives and Innovation.
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