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EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Blue Dolphin Energy Co's Enterprise Value is $103.1 Mil.
Blue Dolphin Energy Co's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $1.8 Mil. Therefore, Blue Dolphin Energy Co's EV-to-FCF for today is 57.90.
The historical rank and industry rank for Blue Dolphin Energy Co's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
BDCO'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -5224.39 Med: -6.51 Max: 74.24
Current: 57.9
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Blue Dolphin Energy Co was 74.24. The lowest was -5224.39. And the median was -6.51.
BDCO's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than 88.45% of 580
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 15.63
vs BDCO: 57.90
EV-to-FCF 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.
Blue Dolphin Energy Co (OTCPK:BDCO) EV-to-FCF Explanation
EV-to-FCF 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.
Blue Dolphin Energy Co's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Blue Dolphin Energy Co's share price for today is $3.834.
Blue Dolphin Energy Co'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 $0.460.
* 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. Free Cash Flow is an important financial metric because it represents the actual amount of cash at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-FCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.
* 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 Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing subindustry, Blue Dolphin Energy Co's EV-to-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-FCF 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.
Blue Dolphin Energy Co EV-to-FCF vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Blue Dolphin Energy Co's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Blue Dolphin Energy Co's EV-to-FCF falls into.
Blue Dolphin Energy Co's current Enterprise Value is $103.1 Mil.
Blue Dolphin Energy Co's Free Cash Flow 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 $1.8 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.
Blue Dolphin Energy Co (BDCO) has a EV-to-FCF of 57.90 as of Jul. 14, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Blue Dolphin Energy Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Blue Dolphin Energy Co ranks #513 out of 580 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 88.4%.
Is Blue Dolphin Energy Co's EV-to-FCF too high?
Blue Dolphin Energy Co's current EV-to-FCF is 57.90. The Oil & Gas industry median EV-to-FCF is 15.63. Blue Dolphin Energy Co's value of 57.90 is 270.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Blue Dolphin Energy Co ranks #513 out of 580 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Blue Dolphin Energy Co has a GF Score™ of 44/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Blue Dolphin Energy Co's EV-to-FCF compare to HEOL and DLXY?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Blue Dolphin Energy Co ranks #513 out of 580 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places Blue Dolphin Energy Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 15.63. Blue Dolphin Energy Co's value of 57.90 is 270.4% 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-FCF for an Oil & Gas company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Oil & Gas companies is 15.63, based on 580 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-FCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-FCF should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Blue Dolphin Energy Co's current EV-to-FCF of 57.90 is 270.4% 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-FCF mean?
A high EV-to-FCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Blue Dolphin Energy Co and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 15.63 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Blue Dolphin Energy Co's current EV-to-FCF is 57.90. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Blue Dolphin Energy Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Blue Dolphin Energy Co (BDCO) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.34, compared to a current price of $3.83 — trading 63.8% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is 57.90 and 270.4% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 15.63. Blue Dolphin Energy Co's overall GF Score™ is 44/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-FCF calculated?
EV-to-FCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Blue Dolphin Energy Co (BDCO), the current EV-to-FCF is 57.90 as of Jul. 14, 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 Blue Dolphin Energy Co (BDCO) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Blue Dolphin Energy Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $3.83 is trading 63.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $2.34.
GuruFocus considers Blue Dolphin Energy Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BDCO:
EV-to-FCF: 57.90
GF Value™: $2.34 vs. price of $3.83 (63.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 270.4% above the Oil & Gas median (#513 of 580)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BDCO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Blue Dolphin Energy Co is an independent downstream energy company operating in the Gulf Coast region of the U.S. Operations consist of a light sweet-crude, bpd crude distillation tower, and petroleum storage tank capacity in Nixon, Texas. It operates in two segments Refinery operations, which derives revenue from refined product sales, and Tolling and Terminaling, which derives revenue from storage tank rental fees, ancillary services fees (such as for in-tank blending) and tolling and reservation fees for use of the naphtha stabilizer at the Nixon refinery. Majority of the revenue is derived form Refinery operations segment.
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