Axfood AB (CHIX:AXFOS) Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow: 41.38 (As of Sep. 21, 2026) — 285% Above Median

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CHIX:AXFOS Axfood AB CHIX:AXFOS
72 GF Score
Price kr232.90
GF Value kr298.43
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Axfood AB Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow?

Axfood AB CHIX:AXFOS 72 Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow is 41.38 as of Sep. 21, 2026, which is 285% above its 10-year median of 10.76. GuruFocus rates CHIX:AXFOS with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of kr298.43 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 243 Retail - Defensive companies, Axfood AB ranks worse than 62.14% on this metric.

As of today (2026-09-21), Axfood AB's share price is kr232.90. Axfood AB's Cash Flow from Operations per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was kr5.63. Hence, Axfood AB's Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow Ratio for today is 41.38.

The historical rank and industry rank for Axfood AB's Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow or its related term are showing as below:

CHIX:AXFOs' s Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 8.3   Med: 10.76   Max: 16.59
Current: 8.7

During the past 13 years, Axfood AB's highest Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow Ratio was 16.59. The lowest was 8.30. And the median was 10.76.

CHIX:AXFOs's Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow is ranked worse than
62.14% of 243 companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 7.2 vs CHIX:AXFOs: 8.70

Axfood AB's Cash Flow from Operations per share for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was kr5.63. Its Cash Flow from Operations per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was kr5.63.

During the past 12 months, the average Operating Cash Flow per Share Growth Rate of Axfood AB was -2.40% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Operating Cash Flow per Share Growth Rate was 4.00% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Operating Cash Flow per Share Growth Rate was 5.60% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Operating Cash Flow per Share Growth Rate was 12.10% per year.

During the past 13 years, Axfood AB's highest 3-Year average Operating Cash Flow per Share Growth Rate was 80.30% per year. The lowest was -32.20% per year. And the median was 7.10% per year.


Axfood AB Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Axfood AB's Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow 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.

Axfood AB Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow Chart

Axfood AB Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 11.09 10.44 10.34 9.29 9.35

Axfood AB Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 9.99 9.97 9.34 10.19 9.54

CHIX:AXFOS vs KR, SFM: Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow Comparison

For the Grocery Stores subindustry, Axfood AB's Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow, along with its competitors' market caps and Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow 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.


Axfood AB Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow vs Retail - Defensive Industry

For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Axfood AB's Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Axfood AB's Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow falls into.


CHIX:AXFOS
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Axfood AB Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow Calculation

Axfood AB's Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow ratio for today is calculated as

Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow Ratio=Share Price/Cash Flow from Operations per share (TTM)
=232.90/5.628
=41.38

Axfood AB's Share Price of today is kr232.90.
Axfood AB's Cash Flow from Operations per share 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 kr5.63.

* 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.

Note: Cash Flow from Operations per share is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Shares Outstanding (Diluted Average).

It can also be calculated from the numbers for the whole company:

Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow Ratio=Market Cap/Cash Flow from Operations
What does a Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow of 41.38 mean?
Axfood AB (CHIX:AXFOS) has a Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow of 41.38 as of Sep. 21, 2026. Price-to-operating-cash-flow ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's per-share cash from operations. View historical data on Axfood AB and its competitors. This is 285% above median its historical median of 10.76. Over the past decade, Axfood AB's Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow has ranged from 8.30 to 16.59. According to the industry distribution chart, Axfood AB ranks #151 out of 243 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 62.1%.
Is Axfood AB's Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow too high?
Axfood AB's current Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow of 41.38 is 285% above median its 10-year median of 10.76. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 8.30 to a high of 16.59. The Retail - Defensive industry median Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow is 7.20. Axfood AB's value of 41.38 is 474.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Axfood AB ranks #151 out of 243 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Axfood AB has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Axfood AB's Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow compare to KR and SFM?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Axfood AB ranks #151 out of 243 companies for Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow. This places Axfood AB in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow is 7.20. Axfood AB's value of 41.38 is 474.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Axfood AB's own Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow has ranged from 8.30 to 16.59 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 10.76 vs. the industry median of 7.20, Axfood AB 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 Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow for a Retail - Defensive company?
The median Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow among Retail - Defensive companies is 7.20, based on 243 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Axfood AB's current Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow of 41.38 is 474.7% 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 Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow mean?
A high Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Price-to-operating-cash-flow ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's per-share cash from operations. View historical data on Axfood AB and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow is 7.20 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Axfood AB's current Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow is 41.38, which is 285% above median its own 10-year median of 10.76. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Axfood AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Axfood AB (CHIX:AXFOS) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr298.43, compared to a current price of kr232.90 — trading 22% below its estimated fair value. The current Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow is 41.38, which is 285% above median its 10-year median of 10.76 and 474.7% above the Retail - Defensive industry median of 7.20. Axfood AB's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow calculated?
Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Axfood AB (CHIX:AXFOS), the current Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow is 41.38 as of Sep. 21, 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 Axfood AB (CHIX:AXFOS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Axfood AB stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of kr232.90 is trading 22% below its estimated GF Value™ of kr298.43. GuruFocus considers Axfood AB to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:AXFOS:

  • Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow: 41.38 (285% above median its 10-year median of 10.76)
  • GF Value™: kr298.43 vs. price of kr232.90 (22% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 474.7% above the Retail - Defensive median (#151 of 243)

No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:AXFOS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Axfood AB Business Description

Other Exchanges AXFOF:USAAXFO:Sweden0R6R:UK
Address Solnavagen 4, Stockholm, SWE, 113 65
Axfood AB operates food retail and wholesale businesses in Sweden. The company operates various food retail grocery chains, discount stores, hypermarkets, restaurants, cafes, and pharmacies through different brands. The company's operating segments include Willys, Hemkop, Dagab, City Gross, and Snabbgross. A majority of its revenue is generated from the Willys segment, which is a discount grocery chain, offering various products in both group-owned stores and online. This segment also includes the partly owned cross-border grocery chain Eurocash.
72GF Score

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