Saratoga Investment (FRA:QJ8) Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share: €-5.84 (As of May. 2026)

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FRA:QJ8 Saratoga Investment Corp FRA:QJ8
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Price €15.70
GF Value €11.32
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What is Saratoga Investment Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share?

Saratoga Investment FRA:QJ8 -0.63% 42 Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is €-5.84 as of May. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:QJ8 with a GF Score™ of 42/100 and a GF Value™ of €11.32 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 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.

Saratoga Investment's adjusted free cash flow per share for the three months ended in May. 2026 was €-1.368. 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 €-5.84 for the trailing ten years ended in May. 2026.

During the past 3 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate was 5.60% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate was -1.70% 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 Saratoga Investment was 49.80% per year. The lowest was -124.90% per year. And the median was -6.15% per year.

As of today (2026-08-20), Saratoga Investment's current stock price is €15.70. Saratoga Investment's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was €-5.84. Saratoga Investment's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of today is .

During the past 13 years, the highest Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of Saratoga Investment was 68.82. The lowest was 2.17. And the median was 4.08.


Saratoga Investment  (FRA:QJ8) 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.

During the past 13 years, the highest Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of Saratoga Investment was 68.82. The lowest was 2.17. And the median was 4.08.


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.


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Saratoga Investment Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Saratoga Investment's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share can be seen below:

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FRA:QJ8 vs RIV, TEI, EFR: Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Saratoga Investment'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.


Saratoga Investment Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Saratoga Investment's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Saratoga Investment 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, Saratoga Investment's adjusted Free Cash Flow per Share data for the three months ended in May. 2026 was:

Adj_FreeCashFlowPerShare= Free Cash Flow per Share /CPI of May. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (May. 2026)
=-1.368/335.1230*335.1230
=-1.368

Current CPI (May. 2026) = 335.1230.

Saratoga Investment Quarterly Data

Free Cash Flow per Share CPI Adj_FreeCashFlowPerShare
201608 -0.296 240.849 -0.412
201611 -0.752 241.353 -1.044
201702 -1.573 243.603 -2.164
201705 -6.022 244.733 -8.246
201708 0.888 245.519 1.212
201711 -0.258 246.669 -0.351
201802 0.495 248.991 0.666
201805 0.347 251.588 0.462
201808 -5.747 252.146 -7.638
201811 -5.582 252.038 -7.422
201902 5.947 252.776 7.884
201905 0.079 256.092 0.103
201908 -7.212 256.558 -9.421
201911 1.326 257.208 1.728
202002 2.982 258.678 3.863
202005 -2.711 256.394 -3.543
202008 -0.104 259.918 -0.134
202011 -2.455 260.229 -3.162
202102 0.343 263.014 0.437
202105 -7.498 269.195 -9.334
202108 2.247 273.567 2.753
202111 1.170 277.948 1.411
202202 -10.835 283.716 -12.798
202205 -6.265 292.296 -7.183
202208 -4.971 296.171 -5.625
202211 -1.853 297.711 -2.086
202302 2.558 300.840 2.850
202305 -8.602 304.127 -9.479
202308 -0.534 307.026 -0.583
202311 -1.313 307.051 -1.433
202402 -1.406 310.326 -1.518
202405 3.525 314.069 3.761
202408 4.701 314.796 5.005
202411 6.432 315.493 6.832
202502 -1.323 319.082 -1.390
202505 1.867 321.465 1.946
202508 -1.051 323.976 -1.087
202511 -0.462 324.122 -0.478
202602 -4.833 326.785 -4.956
202605 -1.368 335.123 -1.368

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 €-5.84 mean?
Saratoga Investment (FRA:QJ8) has a Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of €-5.84 as of May. 2026. Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share represents the company's inflation-adjusted FCF per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Saratoga Investment and its competitors.
Is Saratoga Investment's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share too high?
Saratoga Investment's current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is €-5.84. Overall, Saratoga Investment has a GF Score™ of 42/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Saratoga Investment's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share compare to RIV and TEI?
Saratoga Investment's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of €-5.84 can be compared against companies in the Asset Management 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 an Asset Management company?
A good Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share depends on the Asset Management 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 Saratoga Investment and its competitors. Saratoga Investment's current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is €-5.84. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Saratoga Investment stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Saratoga Investment (FRA:QJ8) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €11.32, compared to a current price of €15.70 — trading 38.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is €-5.84. Saratoga Investment's overall GF Score™ is 42/100 with 7 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 Saratoga Investment (FRA:QJ8), the current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is €-5.84 as of May. 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 Saratoga Investment (FRA:QJ8) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Saratoga Investment stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €15.70 is trading 38.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of €11.32. GuruFocus considers Saratoga Investment to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:QJ8:

  • Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share: €-5.84
  • GF Value™: €11.32 vs. price of €15.70 (38.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 42/100 with 7 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:QJ8 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Saratoga Investment Business Description

Other Exchanges SAR:USA
Address 535 Madison Avenue, 4th Floor, New York, NY, USA, 10022
Saratoga Investment Corp is a specialty finance company that provides customized financing solutions to U.S. middle-market businesses. The company invests in senior and unitranche leveraged loans and mezzanine debt, and, to a lesser extent, equity to provide financing for change of ownership transactions, strategic acquisitions, recapitalizations and growth initiatives in partnership with business owners, management teams and financial sponsors. Its objective is to create attractive risk-adjusted returns by generating current income and long-term capital appreciation from its debt and equity investments.
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