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Bureau VeritasCHIX:BVIP 83 Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow is 12.80 as of Aug. 18, 2026, which is 8% below its 10-year median of 13.93. GuruFocus rates CHIX:BVIP with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of €28.22 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 834 Business Services companies, Bureau Veritas ranks worse than 61.63% on this metric.
As of today (2026-08-18), Bureau Veritas's share price is €28.23.
Bureau Veritas's Cash Flow from Operations per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was €2.21. Hence, Bureau Veritas's Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow Ratio for today is 12.80.
The historical rank and industry rank for Bureau Veritas's Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:BVIp'
s Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 9.2 Med: 13.93 Max: 18.16
Current: 12.5
During the past 13 years, Bureau Veritas's highest Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow Ratio was 18.16. The lowest was 9.20. And the median was 13.93.
CHIX:BVIp's Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow is ranked worse than 61.63% of 834
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 9.665
vs CHIX:BVIp: 12.50
Bureau Veritas's Cash Flow from Operations per share for the
six
months ended in Jun. 2026 was €0.54.
Its Cash Flow from Operations per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was €2.21.
During the past 12 months, the average Operating Cash Flow per Share Growth Rate of Bureau Veritas was -0.70% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Operating Cash Flow per Share Growth Rate was 7.00% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Operating Cash Flow per Share Growth Rate was 5.40% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Operating Cash Flow per Share Growth Rate was 4.60% per year.
During the past 13 years, Bureau Veritas's highest 3-Year average Operating Cash Flow per Share Growth Rate was 28.50% per year. The lowest was -42.00% per year. And the median was 4.10% per year.
Bureau Veritas Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow Related Terms
Bureau Veritas Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Bureau Veritas'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.
CHIX:BVIP vs VRSK, EFX, BAH: Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow Comparison
For the Consulting Services subindustry, Bureau Veritas'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.
Bureau Veritas Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Bureau Veritas's Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Bureau Veritas's Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow falls into.
Bureau Veritas Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow Calculation
Bureau Veritas'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)
=
28.23
/
2.206
=
12.80
Bureau Veritas's Share Price of today is €28.23.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Bureau Veritas's Cash Flow from Operations per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was €2.21.
* 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.
What does a Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow of 12.80 mean?
Bureau Veritas (CHIX:BVIP) has a Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow of 12.80 as of Aug. 18, 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 Bureau Veritas and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 13.93. Over the past decade, Bureau Veritas' Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow has ranged from 9.20 to 18.16. According to the industry distribution chart, Bureau Veritas ranks #514 out of 834 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 61.6%.
Is Bureau Veritas' Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow too high?
Bureau Veritas' current Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow of 12.80 is near median its 10-year median of 13.93. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 9.20 to a high of 18.16. The Business Services industry median Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow is 9.67. Bureau Veritas' value of 12.80 is 32.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Bureau Veritas ranks #514 out of 834 companies in the Business Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Bureau Veritas has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bureau Veritas' Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow compare to VRSK and EFX?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Bureau Veritas ranks #514 out of 834 companies for Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow. This places Bureau Veritas in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow is 9.67. Bureau Veritas' value of 12.80 is 32.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Bureau Veritas' own Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow has ranged from 9.20 to 18.16 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 13.93 vs. the industry median of 9.67, Bureau Veritas 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 Business Services company?
The median Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow among Business Services companies is 9.67, based on 834 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. Bureau Veritas's current Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow of 12.80 is 32.4% 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 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 Bureau Veritas and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow is 9.67 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Bureau Veritas's current Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow is 12.80, which is near median its own 10-year median of 13.93. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bureau Veritas stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bureau Veritas (CHIX:BVIP) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €28.22, compared to a current price of €28.23 — trading 0% above its estimated fair value. The current Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow is 12.80, which is near median its 10-year median of 13.93 and 32.4% above the Business Services industry median of 9.67. Bureau Veritas' overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 3 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 Bureau Veritas (CHIX:BVIP), the current Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow is 12.80 as of Aug. 18, 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 Bureau Veritas (CHIX:BVIP) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bureau Veritas stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €28.23 is trading 0% above its estimated GF Value™ of €28.22.
GuruFocus considers Bureau Veritas to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:BVIP:
Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow: 12.80 (near median its 10-year median of 13.93)
GF Value™: €28.22 vs. price of €28.23 (0% above fair value)
Industry Position: 32.4% above the Business Services median (#514 of 834)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:BVIP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Bureau Veritas is a testing, inspection, and certification company. Its primary activities include testing products and materials, inspecting sites and equipment, and certifying products and systems to maintain global standards. Bureau Veritas is one of a handful of companies in the TIC sector that operate globally across numerous industries, including marine, industry, commodities, construction, and consumer products. Bureau Veritas was listed in 2007; it was previously privately owned by the Wendel Group, which retains a significant holding.
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