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Comet Holding AGXSWX:COTN -3.15%82 EV-to-OCF is 52.48 as of Aug. 02, 2026, which is 85% above its 10-year median of 28.39. GuruFocus rates XSWX:COTN with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF263.24 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,495 Hardware companies, Comet Holding AG ranks worse than 86.53% on this metric.
EV-to-OCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its cash flow from operations. As of today, Comet Holding AG's Enterprise Value is CHF2,530.4 Mil.
Comet Holding AG's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was CHF48.2 Mil. Therefore, Comet Holding AG's EV-to-OCF for today is 52.48.
The historical rank and industry rank for Comet Holding AG's EV-to-OCF or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:COTN'
s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 14.2 Med: 28.39 Max: 135.17
Current: 57.22
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of Comet Holding AG was 135.17. The lowest was 14.20. And the median was 28.39.
XSWX:COTN's EV-to-OCF is ranked worse than 86.53% of 2495
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 8.72
vs XSWX:COTN: 57.22
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.
Comet Holding AG (XSWX:COTN) 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.
Comet Holding AG's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Comet Holding AG's share price for today is CHF326.40.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Comet Holding AG's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was CHF1.570.
* 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.
Comet Holding AG EV-to-OCF Related Terms
Comet Holding AG EV-to-OCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Comet Holding AG'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.
XSWX:COTN vs COHR, KEYS, GRMN: EV-to-OCF Comparison
For the Scientific & Technical Instruments subindustry, Comet Holding AG'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.
Comet Holding AG EV-to-OCF vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Comet Holding AG's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Comet Holding AG's EV-to-OCF falls into.
Comet Holding AG's current Enterprise Value is CHF2,530.4 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Comet Holding AG's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was CHF48.2 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.
Comet Holding AG (XSWX:COTN) has a EV-to-OCF of 52.48 as of Aug. 02, 2026. This is 85% above median its historical median of 28.39. Over the past decade, Comet Holding AG's EV-to-OCF has ranged from 14.20 to 135.17. According to the industry distribution chart, Comet Holding AG ranks #2159 out of 2495 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 86.5%.
Is Comet Holding AG's EV-to-OCF too high?
Comet Holding AG's current EV-to-OCF of 52.48 is 85% above median its 10-year median of 28.39. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 14.20 to a high of 135.17. The Hardware industry median EV-to-OCF is 8.72. Comet Holding AG's value of 52.48 is 501.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Comet Holding AG ranks #2159 out of 2495 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Comet Holding AG has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Comet Holding AG's EV-to-OCF compare to COHR and KEYS?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Comet Holding AG ranks #2159 out of 2495 companies for EV-to-OCF. This places Comet Holding AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-OCF is 8.72. Comet Holding AG's value of 52.48 is 501.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Comet Holding AG's own EV-to-OCF has ranged from 14.20 to 135.17 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 28.39 vs. the industry median of 8.72, Comet Holding AG 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 Hardware company?
The median EV-to-OCF among Hardware companies is 8.72, based on 2,495 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. Comet Holding AG's current EV-to-OCF of 52.48 is 501.8% 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 Hardware industry, the median EV-to-OCF is 8.72 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Comet Holding AG's current EV-to-OCF is 52.48, which is 85% above median its own 10-year median of 28.39. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Comet Holding AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Comet Holding AG (XSWX:COTN) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF263.24, compared to a current price of CHF326.40 — trading 24% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-OCF is 52.48, which is 85% above median its 10-year median of 28.39 and 501.8% above the Hardware industry median of 8.72. Comet Holding AG's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 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 Comet Holding AG (XSWX:COTN), the current EV-to-OCF is 52.48 as of Aug. 02, 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 Comet Holding AG (XSWX:COTN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Comet Holding AG stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of CHF326.40 is trading 24% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF263.24.
GuruFocus considers Comet Holding AG to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:COTN:
EV-to-OCF: 52.48 (85% above median its 10-year median of 28.39)
GF Value™: CHF263.24 vs. price of CHF326.40 (24% above fair value)
Industry Position: 501.8% above the Hardware median (#2159 of 2495)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:COTN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Comet Holding AG is a vendor of X-ray, radio frequency (RF) power, and e-beam technology. It markets its systems and services under the Comet, Yxlon, and ebeam brands. Yxlon x-ray systems for non-destructive testing are supplied to end customers in the automotive, aerospace, electronics, and energy sectors. Under the Comet brand, the group builds components and modules such as x-ray sources, vacuum capacitors, RF generators, and impedance matching networks, marketed to manufacturers in the automotive, aerospace, semiconductor, and solar industries, as well as the security sector. The Group has three operating divisions: Plasma Control Technologies (PCT), X-Ray Systems (IXS), and Industrial X-Ray Modules (IXM).
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