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Fuller Smith & TurnerCHIX:FSTAL -0.53%83 Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow is 0.62 as of Mar. 2026, which is 13% above its 10-year median of 0.55. GuruFocus rates CHIX:FSTAL with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of £7.47 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 224 Restaurants companies, Fuller Smith & Turner ranks worse than 68.3% 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.
Fuller Smith & Turner (CHIX:FSTAl) Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow Explanation
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.
Fuller Smith & Turner Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow Related Terms
Fuller Smith & Turner Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Fuller Smith & Turner'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.
Fuller Smith & Turner Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow Chart
CHIX:FSTAL vs MCD, SBUX, YUM: Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow Comparison
For the Restaurants subindustry, Fuller Smith & Turner'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.
Fuller Smith & Turner Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow vs Restaurants Industry
For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Fuller Smith & Turner's Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Fuller Smith & Turner'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 0.62 mean?
Fuller Smith & Turner (CHIX:FSTAL) has a Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow of 0.62 as of Mar. 2026. 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 Fuller Smith & Turner and its competitors. This is 13% above median its historical median of 0.55. Over the past decade, Fuller Smith & Turner's Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow has ranged from 0.36 to 3.55. According to the industry distribution chart, Fuller Smith & Turner ranks #153 out of 224 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 68.3%.
Is Fuller Smith & Turner's Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow too high?
Fuller Smith & Turner's current Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow of 0.62 is 13% above median its 10-year median of 0.55. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.36 to a high of 3.55. The Restaurants industry median Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow is 0.37. Fuller Smith & Turner's value of 0.62 is 67.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Fuller Smith & Turner ranks #153 out of 224 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Fuller Smith & Turner has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Fuller Smith & Turner's Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow compare to MCD and SBUX?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Fuller Smith & Turner ranks #153 out of 224 companies for Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow. This places Fuller Smith & Turner in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow is 0.37. Fuller Smith & Turner's value of 0.62 is 67.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Fuller Smith & Turner's own Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow has ranged from 0.36 to 3.55 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.55 vs. the industry median of 0.37, Fuller Smith & Turner 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 a Restaurants company?
The median Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow among Restaurants companies is 0.37, based on 224 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. Fuller Smith & Turner's current Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow of 0.62 is 67.6% 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 Fuller Smith & Turner and its competitors. For the Restaurants industry, the median Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow is 0.37 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Fuller Smith & Turner's current Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow is 0.62, which is 13% above median its own 10-year median of 0.55. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Fuller Smith & Turner stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fuller Smith & Turner (CHIX:FSTAL) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is £7.47, compared to a current price of £7.50 — trading 0.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow is 0.62, which is 13% above median its 10-year median of 0.55 and 67.6% above the Restaurants industry median of 0.37. Fuller Smith & Turner's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 7 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 Fuller Smith & Turner (CHIX:FSTAL), the current Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow is 0.62 as of Mar. 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 Fuller Smith & Turner (CHIX:FSTAL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fuller Smith & Turner stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of £7.50 is trading 0.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of £7.47.
GuruFocus considers Fuller Smith & Turner to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:FSTAL:
Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow: 0.62 (13% above median its 10-year median of 0.55)
GF Value™: £7.47 vs. price of £7.50 (0.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 67.6% above the Restaurants median (#153 of 224)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:FSTAL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Fuller Smith & Turner PLC is a family-owned operator of pubs and hotels in the United Kingdom. The company functions through two segments: Managed Pubs and Hotels and Tenanted Inns. Managed Pubs and Hotels, which comprises managed pubs, managed hotels, Bel & The Dragon, and Cotswold Inns & Hotels. Tenanted Inns, comprises pubs operated by third parties under tenancy or lease agreements. Managed Pubs and Hotels segment generates majority of the revenue for the company. All of the Group's business is within the UK.
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