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ZTEZTCOF 83 EV-to-OCF is 3,871.55 as of Jul. 23, 2026, which is 27773% above its 10-year median of 13.89. GuruFocus rates ZTCOF with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of $3.12 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,497 Hardware companies, ZTE ranks worse than 99.6% on this metric.
EV-to-OCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its cash flow from operations. As of today, ZTE's Enterprise Value is $27,829 Mil.
ZTE's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $7 Mil. Therefore, ZTE's EV-to-OCF for today is 3,871.55.
The historical rank and industry rank for ZTE's EV-to-OCF or its related term are showing as below:
ZTCOF'
s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -91.23 Med: 13.89 Max: 3871.55
Current: 3871.55
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of ZTE was 3871.55. The lowest was -91.23. And the median was 13.89.
ZTCOF's EV-to-OCF is ranked worse than 99.6% of 2497
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 9.04
vs ZTCOF: 3871.55
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 (2026-07-23), ZTE's stock price is $2.986.
ZTE's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.131. Therefore, ZTE's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 22.79.
ZTE (OTCPK:ZTCOF) 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.
ZTE's share price for today is $2.986.
ZTE's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $0.131.
* 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.
ZTE EV-to-OCF Related Terms
ZTE EV-to-OCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for ZTE'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 Communication Equipment subindustry, ZTE'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.
ZTE EV-to-OCF vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, ZTE's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where ZTE's EV-to-OCF falls into.
ZTE's current Enterprise Value is $27,829 Mil.
ZTE's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $7 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.
ZTE (ZTCOF) has a EV-to-OCF of 3,871.55 as of Jul. 23, 2026. This is 27773% above median its historical median of 13.89. According to the industry distribution chart, ZTE ranks #2487 out of 2497 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 99.6%.
Is ZTE's EV-to-OCF too high?
ZTE's current EV-to-OCF of 3,871.55 is 27773% above median its 10-year median of 13.89. The Hardware industry median EV-to-OCF is 9.04. ZTE's value of 3,871.55 is 42726.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, ZTE ranks #2487 out of 2497 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, ZTE has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ZTE's EV-to-OCF compare to CSCO and CIEN?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, ZTE ranks #2487 out of 2497 companies for EV-to-OCF. This places ZTE in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-OCF is 9.04. ZTE's value of 3,871.55 is 42726.9% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 13.89 vs. the industry median of 9.04, ZTE 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 9.04, based on 2,497 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. ZTE's current EV-to-OCF of 3,871.55 is 42726.9% 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 9.04 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. ZTE's current EV-to-OCF is 3,871.55, which is 27773% above median its own 10-year median of 13.89. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ZTE stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ZTE (ZTCOF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $3.12, compared to a current price of $2.99 — trading 4.3% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-OCF is 3,871.55, which is 27773% above median its 10-year median of 13.89 and 42726.9% above the Hardware industry median of 9.04. ZTE's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 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 ZTE (ZTCOF), the current EV-to-OCF is 3,871.55 as of Jul. 23, 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 ZTE (ZTCOF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ZTE stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $2.99 is trading 4.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $3.12.
GuruFocus considers ZTE to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for ZTCOF:
EV-to-OCF: 3,871.55 (27773% above median its 10-year median of 13.89)
GF Value™: $3.12 vs. price of $2.99 (4.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 42726.9% above the Hardware median (#2487 of 2497)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ZTCOF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
ZTE Corp is a provider of integrated telecommunications and IT solutions with a full range of end-to-end ICT products and solutions integrating design, development, production, sales, and services with a special focus on carriers networks, government and corporate business, and consumer business. It operates in three segments Carriers network, Consumer Business, and Government and Corporate Business. It generates a majority of its revenue from equipment supporting carriers' networks. It has a presence in the PRC, Asia, Africa, Europe, and the Americas. It generates the majority of its revenue from the PRC region.
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