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The historical rank and industry rank for ZK International Group Co's EV-to-OCF or its related term are showing as below:
ZKIN'
s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -118.95 Med: -5.26 Max: 434.54
Current: 17.1
During the past 11 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of ZK International Group Co was 434.54. The lowest was -118.95. And the median was -5.26.
ZKIN's EV-to-OCF is ranked worse than 72.2% of 633
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 7.45
vs ZKIN: 17.10
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.
ZK International Group Co (NAS:ZKIN) 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.
ZK International Group Co's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
ZK International Group Co's share price for today is $1.235.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. ZK International Group Co's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-1.454.
* 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.
ZK International Group Co EV-to-OCF Related Terms
ZK International Group Co 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 Steel subindustry, ZK International Group Co'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.
ZK International Group Co EV-to-OCF vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, ZK International Group Co's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where ZK International Group Co's EV-to-OCF falls into.
ZK International Group Co's current Enterprise Value is $80.18 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. ZK International Group Co's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $4.69 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.
ZK International Group Co (ZKIN) has a EV-to-OCF of 17.10 as of Sep. 10, 2026. According to the industry distribution chart, ZK International Group Co ranks #457 out of 633 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 72.2%.
Is ZK International Group Co's EV-to-OCF too high?
ZK International Group Co's current EV-to-OCF is 17.10. The Steel industry median EV-to-OCF is 7.45. ZK International Group Co's value of 17.10 is 129.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, ZK International Group Co ranks #457 out of 633 companies in the Steel industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, ZK International Group Co has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ZK International Group Co's EV-to-OCF compare to HLP and LUD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, ZK International Group Co ranks #457 out of 633 companies for EV-to-OCF. This places ZK International Group Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-OCF is 7.45. ZK International Group Co's value of 17.10 is 129.5% above this benchmark. 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 Steel company?
The median EV-to-OCF among Steel companies is 7.45, based on 633 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. ZK International Group Co's current EV-to-OCF of 17.10 is 129.5% 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 Steel industry, the median EV-to-OCF is 7.45 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. ZK International Group Co's current EV-to-OCF is 17.10. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ZK International Group Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ZK International Group Co (ZKIN) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.82, compared to a current price of $1.24 — trading 32.1% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-OCF is 17.10 and 129.5% above the Steel industry median of 7.45. ZK International Group Co's overall GF Score™ is 56/100 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 ZK International Group Co (ZKIN), the current EV-to-OCF is 17.10 as of Sep. 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 ZK International Group Co (ZKIN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ZK International Group Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $1.24 is trading 32.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $1.82.
GuruFocus considers ZK International Group Co to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for ZKIN:
EV-to-OCF: 17.10
GF Value™: $1.82 vs. price of $1.24 (32.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 129.5% above the Steel median (#457 of 633)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ZKIN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
ZK International Group Co Ltd is engaged in the manufacture and marketing of metal pipes. The company is specialized in producing double-press thin-walled stainless steel tubes and fittings, carbon steel tubes and fittings, single-press tubes and fittings, and stainless-steel strips. The products are used in restaurants, hotels, hospitals, firefighting, food, beverage, ships, engines, industrial seawater desalination and systems of direct-drinking water, cold /hot water supply, city water supply, and gas of large/middle scale construction projects.
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