Deluxe (FRA:DL8) Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share: €4.07 (As of Mar. 2026)

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FRA:DL8 Deluxe Corp FRA:DL8
65 GF Score
Price €22.80
GF Value €15.93
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What is Deluxe Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share?

Deluxe FRA:DL8 +0.88% 65 Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is €4.07 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:DL8 with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of €15.93. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share and the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF. The Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Free Cash Flow per Share of a company over the past 10 years.

Deluxe's adjusted free cash flow per share for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €0.510. Add all the adjusted free cash flow per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share, which is €4.07 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

During the past 12 months, Deluxe's average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate was -3.50% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate was -4.30% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate was -2.30% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate was 1.40% per year. Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate using Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share data.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate of Deluxe was 8.60% per year. The lowest was -4.30% per year. And the median was 2.50% per year.

As of today (2026-07-21), Deluxe's current stock price is €22.80. Deluxe's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €4.07. Deluxe's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of today is 5.60.

During the past 13 years, the highest Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of Deluxe was 16.97. The lowest was 2.68. And the median was 5.74.


Deluxe  (FRA:DL8) Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Explanation

If a company grows much fast than inflation, Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share may underestimate the company's free cash flow. Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF can seem to be too high even the actual Price-to-Free-Cash-Flow is low.

For the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF, the free cash flow per share of the past 10 years are inflation-adjusted and averaged. The result is used for P/FCF calculation. Since it looks at the average over the last 10 years, the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF is also called CAPFCF Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF. The Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted free cash flow per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Deluxe's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF=Share Price/Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share
=22.80/4.07
=5.60

* 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.

During the past 13 years, the highest Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of Deluxe was 16.97. The lowest was 2.68. And the median was 5.74.


Be Aware

Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF works better for cyclical companies. It gives you a better idea on the company's real free cash flow value.


Deluxe Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Related Terms


Deluxe Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Deluxe's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share 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.

Deluxe Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Chart

Deluxe Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 4.66 5.06 4.75 4.65 4.07

Deluxe Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share 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 4.48 4.10 4.03 4.07 4.07

FRA:DL8 vs AIAI, MATW, CODI: Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Comparison

For the Conglomerates subindustry, Deluxe's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted Price-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.


Deluxe Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF vs Conglomerates Industry

For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, Deluxe's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Deluxe's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF falls into.


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Deluxe Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Calculation

E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share and the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF. The Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Free Cash Flow per Share of a company over the past 10 years.

What is Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share? How do we calculate Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share?

Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Free Cash Flow per Share of a company over the past 10 years. Let's use an example to explain.

If we want to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of Wal-Mart (WMT) for Dec. 31, 2010, we need to have the inflation data and the free cash flow per share from 2001 through 2010.

We adjusted the 2001 free cash flow per share data with the total inflation from 2001 through 2010 to the equivalent free cash flow in 2010. If the total inflation from 2001 to 2010 is 40%, and Wal-Mart's free cash flow is $1 a share in 2001, then the 2001's equivalent free cash flow in 2010 is $1.4 a share. If Wal-Mart's free cash flow is $1 again in 2002, and the total inflation from 2002 through 2010 is 35%, then the equivalent 2002 free cash flow in 2010 is $1.35. So on and so forth, you get the equivalent free cash flow per share of past 10 years. Then you add them together and divided the sum by the count to get Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

For example, Deluxe's adjusted Free Cash Flow per Share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was:

Adj_FreeCashFlowPerShare= Free Cash Flow per Share /CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=0.51/330.2130*330.2130
=0.510

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Deluxe Quarterly Data

Free Cash Flow per Share CPI Adj_FreeCashFlowPerShare
201606 0.791 241.018 1.084
201609 1.271 241.428 1.738
201612 1.884 241.432 2.577
201703 1.216 243.801 1.647
201706 1.199 244.955 1.616
201709 1.088 246.819 1.456
201712 1.745 246.524 2.337
201803 1.127 249.554 1.491
201806 0.934 251.989 1.224
201809 1.055 252.439 1.380
201812 1.946 251.233 2.558
201903 0.618 254.202 0.803
201906 0.853 256.143 1.100
201909 1.827 256.759 2.350
201912 1.317 256.974 1.692
202003 0.262 258.115 0.335
202006 1.490 257.797 1.909
202009 0.840 260.280 1.066
202012 0.380 260.474 0.482
202103 0.354 264.877 0.441
202106 0.375 271.696 0.456
202109 0.611 274.310 0.736
202112 0.689 278.802 0.816
202203 0.282 287.504 0.324
202206 0.295 296.311 0.329
202209 0.536 296.808 0.596
202212 0.804 296.797 0.895
202303 -0.689 301.836 -0.754
202306 0.499 305.109 0.540
202309 0.916 307.789 0.983
202312 1.329 306.746 1.431
202403 0.127 312.332 0.134
202406 0.238 314.175 0.250
202409 0.940 315.301 0.984
202412 0.760 315.605 0.795
202503 0.496 319.799 0.512
202506 0.533 322.561 0.546
202509 0.819 324.800 0.833
202512 1.475 324.054 1.503
202603 0.510 330.213 0.510

Add all the adjusted free cash flow per share together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of €4.07 mean?
Deluxe (FRA:DL8) has a Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of €4.07 as of Mar. 2026. Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share represents the company's inflation-adjusted FCF per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Deluxe and its competitors.
Is Deluxe's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share too high?
Deluxe's current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is €4.07. Overall, Deluxe has a GF Score™ of 65/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Deluxe's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share compare to AIAI and MATW?
Deluxe's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of €4.07 can be compared against companies in the Conglomerates industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share for a Conglomerates company?
A good Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share depends on the Conglomerates industry context. However, Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share represents the company's inflation-adjusted FCF per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Deluxe and its competitors. Deluxe's current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is €4.07. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Deluxe stock overvalued right now?
Deluxe (FRA:DL8) has a current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of €4.07. The stock's GF Value™ is €15.93, compared to a current price of €22.80 — trading 43.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is €4.07. Deluxe's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Deluxe (FRA:DL8), the current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is €4.07 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 Deluxe (FRA:DL8) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Deluxe stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €22.80 is trading 43.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of €15.93.

Key valuation signals for FRA:DL8:

  • Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share: €4.07
  • GF Value™: €15.93 vs. price of €22.80 (43.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 65/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:DL8 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Deluxe Business Description

Other Exchanges DLX:USADL8:Germany
Address 801 S. Marquette Avenue, Minneapolis, MN, USA, 55402-2807
Deluxe Corp is principally a payments and data company. Its reportable segments are: Merchant Services, B2B Payments, Data Solutions, and Print. Maximum revenue is derived from its Print segment, which provides printed personal and business checks, business essentials, as well as branded promotional, print, apparel, and digital storefront solutions. The Merchant Services segment provides electronic credit and debit card authorization, payment systems, and processing services. The B2B segment offers treasury management solutions, integrated accounts payable disbursements, and fraud and security services, and the Data Solutions segment offers data, analytics, and marketing services, as well as financial institution profitability reporting and business incorporation services.
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