Bread Financial Holdings (STU:LID) Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share: €38.58 (As of Mar. 2026)

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STU:LID Bread Financial Holdings Inc STU:LID
62 GF Score
Price €90.50
GF Value €50.13
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Bread Financial Holdings Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share?

Bread Financial Holdings STU:LID -0.55% 62 Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is €38.58 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates STU:LID with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of €50.13 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 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.

Bread Financial Holdings's adjusted free cash flow per share for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €9.751. 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 €38.58 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

During the past 12 months, Bread Financial Holdings's average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate was 5.80% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate was 6.90% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate was 8.70% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate was 12.40% 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 Bread Financial Holdings was 32.90% per year. The lowest was 6.90% per year. And the median was 18.95% per year.

As of today (2026-07-27), Bread Financial Holdings's current stock price is €90.50. Bread Financial Holdings's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €38.58. Bread Financial Holdings's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of today is 2.35.

During the past 13 years, the highest Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of Bread Financial Holdings was 13.32. The lowest was 0.69. And the median was 2.00.


Bread Financial Holdings  (STU:LID) 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.

Bread Financial Holdings's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF=Share Price/Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share
=90.50/38.58
=2.35

* 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 Bread Financial Holdings was 13.32. The lowest was 0.69. And the median was 2.00.


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.


Bread Financial Holdings Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Related Terms


Bread Financial Holdings Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Bread Financial Holdings'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.

Bread Financial Holdings Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Chart

Bread Financial Holdings Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share
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Bread Financial Holdings Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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STU:LID vs SLM, NNI, SEZL: Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Comparison

For the Credit Services subindustry, Bread Financial Holdings'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.


Bread Financial Holdings Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF vs Credit Services Industry

For the Credit Services industry and Financial Services sector, Bread Financial Holdings's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Bread Financial Holdings 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, Bread Financial Holdings'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)
=9.751/330.2130*330.2130
=9.751

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Bread Financial Holdings Quarterly Data

Free Cash Flow per Share CPI Adj_FreeCashFlowPerShare
201606 6.367 241.018 8.723
201609 8.379 241.428 11.460
201612 11.829 241.432 16.179
201703 7.017 243.801 9.504
201706 7.661 244.955 10.327
201709 10.207 246.819 13.656
201712 12.029 246.524 16.113
201803 8.812 249.554 11.660
201806 9.550 251.989 12.515
201809 10.172 252.439 13.306
201812 11.012 251.233 14.474
201903 9.517 254.202 12.363
201906 7.157 256.143 9.227
201909 7.450 256.759 9.581
201912 -6.374 256.974 -8.191
202003 10.564 258.115 13.515
202006 9.021 257.797 11.555
202009 7.270 260.280 9.223
202012 6.412 260.474 8.129
202103 8.518 264.877 10.619
202106 3.204 271.696 3.894
202109 7.667 274.310 9.229
202112 5.487 278.802 6.499
202203 9.026 287.504 10.367
202206 4.627 296.311 5.156
202209 12.306 296.808 13.691
202212 9.383 296.797 10.439
202303 7.420 301.836 8.118
202306 6.294 305.109 6.812
202309 11.764 307.789 12.621
202312 11.453 306.746 12.329
202403 8.274 312.332 8.748
202406 8.827 314.175 9.278
202409 8.056 315.301 8.437
202412 9.023 315.605 9.441
202503 7.329 319.799 7.568
202506 9.662 322.561 9.891
202509 10.852 324.800 11.033
202512 10.522 324.054 10.722
202603 9.751 330.213 9.751

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 €38.58 mean?
Bread Financial Holdings (STU:LID) has a Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of €38.58 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 Bread Financial Holdings and its competitors.
Is Bread Financial Holdings' Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share too high?
Bread Financial Holdings' current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is €38.58. Overall, Bread Financial Holdings has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bread Financial Holdings' Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share compare to SLM and NNI?
Bread Financial Holdings' Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of €38.58 can be compared against companies in the Credit Services 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 Credit Services company?
A good Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share depends on the Credit Services 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 Bread Financial Holdings and its competitors. Bread Financial Holdings's current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is €38.58. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bread Financial Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bread Financial Holdings (STU:LID) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €50.13, compared to a current price of €90.50 — trading 80.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is €38.58. Bread Financial Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 5 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 Bread Financial Holdings (STU:LID), the current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is €38.58 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 Bread Financial Holdings (STU:LID) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bread Financial Holdings stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €90.50 is trading 80.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of €50.13. GuruFocus considers Bread Financial Holdings to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for STU:LID:

  • Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share: €38.58
  • GF Value™: €50.13 vs. price of €90.50 (80.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 62/100 with 5 warning signs

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


Bread Financial Holdings Business Description

Other Exchanges BFH:USA0HCR:UKA1LL34:Brazil
Address 3095 Loyalty Circle, Columbus, OH, USA, 43219
Formed by a combination of JCPenney's credit card processing unit and The Limited's credit card bank business, Bread Financial is a provider of private-label and co-branded credit cards, loyalty programs, and marketing services. The company's most financially significant unit is its credit card business that partners with retailers to jointly market Bread's credit cards to their customers. The company also retains a minority interest in spun-off LoyaltyOne, which operates the largest airline miles loyalty program in Canada and offers marketing services to grocery chains in Europe and Asia.
62GF Score

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