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Frontier DevelopmentsCHIX:FDEVL +3.32%44 Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow is 0.63 as of Nov. 2025, which is 25% below its 10-year median of 0.84. GuruFocus rates CHIX:FDEVL with a GF Score™ of 44/100 and a GF Value™ of £2.81 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 261 Interactive Media companies, Frontier Developments ranks worse than 71.65% on this metric.
Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow assesses how much of a company’s cash flow from operations is being devoted to capital expenditure. It’s also useful to distinguish whether the company is capital intensive or not.
Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow ratio assesses how much of a company’s Cash Flow from Operations is being devoted to Capital Expenditure. It is a good indicator in terms of how much the company is focused on growth. In general, a high Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow ratio indicates that the company is investing more in physical assets and is focused on growth and expansion. Conversely, lower ratio could indicate that a company has reached maturity and is no longer pursuing aggressive growth.
Moreover, the ratio is also useful to distinguish whether the company is capital intensive or not. If the ratio is large, then the company tends to be capital intensive. Lower ratio suggests that it’s a capital-light business. The ratio can be combined with ROIC % to identify whether the company is an asset-light business that has a high return on invested capital. This is one question investors commonly ask to see if a company qualifies as a good company.
Frontier Developments Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow Related Terms
Frontier Developments Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Frontier Developments's Capex-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:FDEVL vs NTES, TTWO, RBLX: Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow Comparison
For the Electronic Gaming & Multimedia subindustry, Frontier Developments's Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow, along with its competitors' market caps and Capex-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.
Frontier Developments Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow vs Interactive Media Industry
For the Interactive Media industry and Communication Services sector, Frontier Developments's Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Frontier Developments's Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow falls into.
* 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 Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow of 0.63 mean?
Frontier Developments (CHIX:FDEVL) has a Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow of 0.63 as of Nov. 2025. Capex to Operating Cash Flow ratio assesses how much of a company’s cash flow from operations is being devoted to capital expenditure. View historical data on Frontier Developments and its competitors. This is 25% below median its historical median of 0.84. Over the past decade, Frontier Developments' Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow has ranged from 0.53 to 1.78. According to the industry distribution chart, Frontier Developments ranks #187 out of 261 companies in the Interactive Media industry, placing it in the top 71.6%.
Is Frontier Developments' Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow too high?
Frontier Developments' current Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow of 0.63 is 25% below median its 10-year median of 0.84. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.53 to a high of 1.78. The Interactive Media industry median Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow is 0.27. Frontier Developments' value of 0.63 is 133.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Frontier Developments ranks #187 out of 261 companies in the Interactive Media industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Frontier Developments has a GF Score™ of 44/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Frontier Developments' Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow compare to NTES and TTWO?
According to the Interactive Media industry distribution chart, Frontier Developments ranks #187 out of 261 companies for Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow. This places Frontier Developments in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow is 0.27. Frontier Developments' value of 0.63 is 133.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Frontier Developments' own Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow has ranged from 0.53 to 1.78 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.84 vs. the industry median of 0.27, Frontier Developments 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 Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow for an Interactive Media company?
The median Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow among Interactive Media companies is 0.27, based on 261 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Frontier Developments's current Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow of 0.63 is 133.3% 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 Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow mean?
A high Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Capex to Operating Cash Flow ratio assesses how much of a company’s cash flow from operations is being devoted to capital expenditure. View historical data on Frontier Developments and its competitors. For the Interactive Media industry, the median Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow is 0.27 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Frontier Developments's current Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow is 0.63, which is 25% below median its own 10-year median of 0.84. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Frontier Developments stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Frontier Developments (CHIX:FDEVL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £2.81, compared to a current price of £4.60 — trading 63.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow is 0.63, which is 25% below median its 10-year median of 0.84 and 133.3% above the Interactive Media industry median of 0.27. Frontier Developments' overall GF Score™ is 44/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow calculated?
Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Frontier Developments (CHIX:FDEVL), the current Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow is 0.63 as of Nov. 2025. 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 Frontier Developments (CHIX:FDEVL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Frontier Developments stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of £4.60 is trading 63.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of £2.81.
GuruFocus considers Frontier Developments to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:FDEVL:
Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow: 0.63 (25% below median its 10-year median of 0.84)
GF Value™: £2.81 vs. price of £4.60 (63.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 133.3% above the Interactive Media median (#187 of 261)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:FDEVL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Frontier Developments PLC is a United Kingdom-based company that develops and publishes video games for personal computers and consoles. The company is known for titles such as the Elite series, Planet Coaster, Planet Zoo, and Jurassic World Evolution. It operates through game development and publishing, using in-house technology to create and distribute interactive entertainment software. Frontier Developments has one operating segment, being revenue from publishing games and revenue from other streams such as royalties and licensing. The majority of revenue is generated from Publishing revenue.
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