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AlcoaXSWX:AA -2.38%74 EV-to-OCF is 12.48 as of Jul. 24, 2026, which is 12% below its 10-year median of 14.24. GuruFocus rates XSWX:AA with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF26.51. The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,667 Metals & Mining companies, Alcoa ranks worse than 89.13% on this metric.
EV-to-OCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its cash flow from operations. As of today, Alcoa's Enterprise Value is CHF10,494 Mil.
Alcoa's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was CHF841 Mil. Therefore, Alcoa's EV-to-OCF for today is 12.48.
The historical rank and industry rank for Alcoa's EV-to-OCF or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:AA'
s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -31 Med: 14.24 Max: 774.45
Current: 12.26
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of Alcoa was 774.45. The lowest was -31.00. And the median was 14.24.
XSWX:AA's EV-to-OCF is ranked worse than 89.13% of 2667
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: -8.56
vs XSWX:AA: 12.26
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 (2026-07-24), Alcoa's stock price is CHF36.97.
Alcoa's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was CHF3.861. Therefore, Alcoa's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 9.58.
Alcoa (XSWX:AA) 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.
Alcoa's share price for today is CHF36.97.
Alcoa's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was CHF3.861.
* 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.
Alcoa EV-to-OCF Related Terms
Alcoa EV-to-OCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Alcoa'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 Aluminum subindustry, Alcoa'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.
Alcoa EV-to-OCF vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Alcoa's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Alcoa's EV-to-OCF falls into.
Alcoa's current Enterprise Value is CHF10,494 Mil.
Alcoa's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was CHF841 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.
Alcoa (XSWX:AA) has a EV-to-OCF of 12.48 as of Jul. 24, 2026. This is 12% below median its historical median of 14.24. According to the industry distribution chart, Alcoa ranks #2377 out of 2667 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 89.1%.
Is Alcoa's EV-to-OCF too high?
Alcoa's current EV-to-OCF of 12.48 is 12% below median its 10-year median of 14.24. Based on the distribution chart, Alcoa ranks #2377 out of 2667 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Alcoa has a GF Score™ of 74/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Alcoa's EV-to-OCF compare to CENX and CSTM?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Alcoa ranks #2377 out of 2667 companies for EV-to-OCF. This places Alcoa in the lower half of its industry. 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 Metals & Mining company?
A good EV-to-OCF depends on the Metals & Mining industry context. However, EV-to-OCF should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. 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. Alcoa's current EV-to-OCF is 12.48, which is 12% below median its own 10-year median of 14.24. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Alcoa stock overvalued right now?
Alcoa (XSWX:AA) has a current EV-to-OCF of 12.48. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF26.51, compared to a current price of CHF36.97 — trading 39.5% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-OCF is 12.48, which is 12% below median its 10-year median of 14.24. Alcoa's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 8 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 Alcoa (XSWX:AA), the current EV-to-OCF is 12.48 as of Jul. 24, 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 Alcoa (XSWX:AA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alcoa stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of CHF36.97 is trading 39.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF26.51.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:AA:
EV-to-OCF: 12.48 (12% below median its 10-year median of 14.24)
GF Value™: CHF26.51 vs. price of CHF36.97 (39.5% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:AA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Alcoa is a vertically integrated aluminum company whose operations include bauxite mining, alumina refining, and manufacturing primary aluminum. It is one of the world's largest bauxite miners and alumina refiners by production volume, but sits outside the top-10 aluminum producers, a list dominated by Chinese companies. Profits are closely tied to prevailing commodity prices along the aluminum supply chain.Alcoa was the first mass producer of aluminum, launching the world-changing Hall-Heroult smelting process in the 1880s, making aluminum affordable. It listed as a public company in 1925. In 2016, Alcoa spun off its automotive and aerospace metal parts segment to focus on mining, smelting, and refining. It bought the 40% unowned balance of AWAC in mid-2024.
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