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Krones AGXSWX:KRN 87 EV-to-OCF is 8.29 as of Sep. 03, 2026, which is 9% below its 10-year median of 9.12. GuruFocus rates XSWX:KRN with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF129.87. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,087 Industrial Products companies, Krones AG ranks better than 56.37% on this metric.
EV-to-OCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its cash flow from operations. As of today, Krones AG's Enterprise Value is CHF3,104 Mil.
Krones AG's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was CHF374 Mil. Therefore, Krones AG's EV-to-OCF for today is 8.29.
The historical rank and industry rank for Krones AG's EV-to-OCF or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:KRN'
s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -598.89 Med: 9.12 Max: 94.1
Current: 8.2
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of Krones AG was 94.10. The lowest was -598.89. And the median was 9.12.
XSWX:KRN's EV-to-OCF is ranked better than 56.37% of 3087
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 11.19
vs XSWX:KRN: 8.20
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.
Krones AG's share price for today is CHF111.20.
Krones AG'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 CHF8.557.
* 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.
Krones AG EV-to-OCF Related Terms
Krones AG EV-to-OCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Krones 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.
For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Krones 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.
Krones AG EV-to-OCF vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Krones AG's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Krones AG's EV-to-OCF falls into.
Krones AG's current Enterprise Value is CHF3,104 Mil.
Krones AG'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 CHF374 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.
Krones AG (XSWX:KRN) has a EV-to-OCF of 8.29 as of Sep. 03, 2026. This is near median its historical median of 9.12. According to the industry distribution chart, Krones AG ranks #1347 out of 3087 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 43.6%.
Is Krones AG's EV-to-OCF too high?
Krones AG's current EV-to-OCF of 8.29 is near median its 10-year median of 9.12. The Industrial Products industry median EV-to-OCF is 11.19. Krones AG's value of 8.29 is 25.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Krones AG ranks #1347 out of 3087 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Krones AG has a GF Score™ of 87/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Krones AG's EV-to-OCF compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Krones AG ranks #1347 out of 3087 companies for EV-to-OCF. This puts Krones AG in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-OCF is 11.19. Krones AG's value of 8.29 is 25.9% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 9.12 vs. the industry median of 11.19, Krones AG has consistently been below 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median EV-to-OCF among Industrial Products companies is 11.19, based on 3,087 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. Krones AG's current EV-to-OCF of 8.29 is 25.9% below 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 Industrial Products industry, the median EV-to-OCF is 11.19 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Krones AG's current EV-to-OCF is 8.29, which is near median its own 10-year median of 9.12. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Krones AG stock overvalued right now?
Krones AG (XSWX:KRN) has a current EV-to-OCF of 8.29. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF129.87, compared to a current price of CHF111.20 — trading 14.4% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-OCF is 8.29, which is near median its 10-year median of 9.12 and 25.9% below the Industrial Products industry median of 11.19. Krones AG's overall GF Score™ is 87/100 with 3 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 Krones AG (XSWX:KRN), the current EV-to-OCF is 8.29 as of Sep. 03, 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 Krones AG (XSWX:KRN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Krones AG stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of CHF111.20 is trading 14.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF129.87.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:KRN:
EV-to-OCF: 8.29 (near median its 10-year median of 9.12)
GF Value™: CHF129.87 vs. price of CHF111.20 (14.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 25.9% below the Industrial Products median (#1347 of 3087)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:KRN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Krones AG plans, develops and manufactures machines and complete lines for the fields of process, filling and packaging technology. Its product portfolio is rounded off by information technology, factory planning and products from its subsidiaries, such as intralogistics, valve production etc. The company's reportable segments are: Filling and Packaging Technology, Process Technology, and Intralogistics. The majority of the company's revenue is generated from its Fillings and Packaging segment, which offers machines and lines for filling, labelling, packaging and conveying products, prominently in PET bottles, glass bottles, and cans. Geographically, the company generates a majority of its revenue from North and Central America and the rest from Germany, China, Europe, and other regions.
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