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EV-to-OCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its cash flow from operations. As of today, Elma Electronic AG's Enterprise Value is CHF337.9 Mil.
Elma Electronic AG's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was CHF-1.6 Mil. Therefore, Elma Electronic AG's EV-to-OCF for today is -214.40.
The historical rank and industry rank for Elma Electronic AG's EV-to-OCF or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:ELMN'
s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -215.85 Med: 19.98 Max: 1439.8
Current: -215.85
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of Elma Electronic AG was 1439.80. The lowest was -215.85. And the median was 19.98.
XSWX:ELMN's EV-to-OCF is ranked better than 96.83% of 2496
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 7.91
vs XSWX:ELMN: -215.85
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.
Elma Electronic AG (XSWX:ELMN) 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.
Elma Electronic AG's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Elma Electronic AG's share price for today is CHF1320.00.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Elma Electronic AG's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was CHF-9.340.
* 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.
Elma Electronic AG EV-to-OCF Related Terms
Elma Electronic AG EV-to-OCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Elma Electronic 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:ELMN vs DELL, ANET, SNDK: EV-to-OCF Comparison
For the Computer Hardware subindustry, Elma Electronic 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.
Elma Electronic AG EV-to-OCF vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Elma Electronic AG's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Elma Electronic AG's EV-to-OCF falls into.
Elma Electronic AG's current Enterprise Value is CHF337.9 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Elma Electronic AG's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was CHF-1.6 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.
Elma Electronic AG (XSWX:ELMN) has a EV-to-OCF of -214.40 as of Sep. 20, 2026. According to the industry distribution chart, Elma Electronic AG ranks #79 out of 2496 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 3.2%.
Is Elma Electronic AG's EV-to-OCF too high?
Elma Electronic AG's current EV-to-OCF is -214.40. Based on the distribution chart, Elma Electronic AG ranks #79 out of 2496 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Elma Electronic AG has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Elma Electronic AG's EV-to-OCF compare to DELL and ANET?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Elma Electronic AG ranks #79 out of 2496 companies for EV-to-OCF. This places Elma Electronic AG in the top 3% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-OCF is 7.91. 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 7.91, based on 2,496 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. 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 7.91 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Elma Electronic AG's current EV-to-OCF is -214.40. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Elma Electronic AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Elma Electronic AG (XSWX:ELMN) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF1,022.31, compared to a current price of CHF1,320.00 — trading 29.1% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-OCF is -214.40. Elma Electronic AG's overall GF Score™ is 55/100 with 10 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 Elma Electronic AG (XSWX:ELMN), the current EV-to-OCF is -214.40 as of Sep. 20, 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 Elma Electronic AG (XSWX:ELMN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Elma Electronic AG stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of CHF1,320.00 is trading 29.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF1,022.31.
GuruFocus considers Elma Electronic AG to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:ELMN:
EV-to-OCF: -214.40
GF Value™: CHF1,022.31 vs. price of CHF1,320.00 (29.1% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:ELMN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Elma Electronic AG is a Switzerland-based company. It acts as a manufacturer of electronic packaging products for the embedded systems market from components, backplanes, storage boards and chassis platforms to fully integrated systems. The product line of the company includes embedded boards such as mass storage, ethernet and PCIe switches, architecture solutions, embedded computing systems, system accessories, and rack level services. It also offers engineering services, contract manufacturing, system integration, customization and other services.
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