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Acacia ResearchACTG +0.11%67 EV-to-FCF is 274.08 as of Aug. 26, 2026, which is 23528% above its 10-year median of 1.16. GuruFocus rates ACTG with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of $7.45 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,702 Industrial Products companies, Acacia Research ranks worse than 94.18% on this metric.
EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Acacia Research's Enterprise Value is $239.8 Mil.
Acacia Research's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $0.9 Mil. Therefore, Acacia Research's EV-to-FCF for today is 274.08.
The historical rank and industry rank for Acacia Research's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
ACTG'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -30.42 Med: 1.16 Max: 311.58
Current: 274.08
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Acacia Research was 311.58. The lowest was -30.42. And the median was 1.16.
ACTG's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than 94.18% of 1702
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 23.975
vs ACTG: 274.08
EV-to-FCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
EV-to-FCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
Acacia Research's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Acacia Research's share price for today is $4.51.
Acacia Research's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-0.150.
* 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.
Enterprise Value is used because it is a more complete measure in reflecting how much an investor pays when buying a company. Free Cash Flow is an important financial metric because it represents the actual amount of cash at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-FCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.
Acacia Research EV-to-FCF Related Terms
Acacia Research EV-to-FCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Acacia Research's EV-to-FCF 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.
For the Business Equipment & Supplies subindustry, Acacia Research's EV-to-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-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.
Acacia Research EV-to-FCF vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Acacia Research's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Acacia Research's EV-to-FCF falls into.
Acacia Research's current Enterprise Value is $239.8 Mil.
Acacia Research's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $0.9 Mil.
* 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.
Acacia Research (ACTG) has a EV-to-FCF of 274.08 as of Aug. 26, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Acacia Research and its competitors. This is 23528% above median its historical median of 1.16. According to the industry distribution chart, Acacia Research ranks #1603 out of 1702 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 94.2%.
Is Acacia Research's EV-to-FCF too high?
Acacia Research's current EV-to-FCF of 274.08 is 23528% above median its 10-year median of 1.16. The Industrial Products industry median EV-to-FCF is 23.98. Acacia Research's value of 274.08 is 1043.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Acacia Research ranks #1603 out of 1702 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Acacia Research has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Acacia Research's EV-to-FCF compare to ACCO and EBF?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Acacia Research ranks #1603 out of 1702 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places Acacia Research in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 23.98. Acacia Research's value of 274.08 is 1043.2% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 1.16 vs. the industry median of 23.98, Acacia Research 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 EV-to-FCF for an Industrial Products company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Industrial Products companies is 23.98, based on 1,702 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-FCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-FCF should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Acacia Research's current EV-to-FCF of 274.08 is 1043.2% 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 EV-to-FCF mean?
A high EV-to-FCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Acacia Research and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 23.98 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Acacia Research's current EV-to-FCF is 274.08, which is 23528% above median its own 10-year median of 1.16. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Acacia Research stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Acacia Research (ACTG) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $7.45, compared to a current price of $4.51 — trading 39.5% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is 274.08, which is 23528% above median its 10-year median of 1.16 and 1043.2% above the Industrial Products industry median of 23.98. Acacia Research's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-FCF calculated?
EV-to-FCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Acacia Research (ACTG), the current EV-to-FCF is 274.08 as of Aug. 26, 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 Acacia Research (ACTG) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Acacia Research stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $4.51 is trading 39.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $7.45.
GuruFocus considers Acacia Research to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for ACTG:
EV-to-FCF: 274.08 (23528% above median its 10-year median of 1.16)
GF Value™: $7.45 vs. price of $4.51 (39.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 1043.2% above the Industrial Products median (#1603 of 1702)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ACTG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Acacia Research Corp is focused on acquiring and operating businesses across the industrial, energy, and technology sectors where it believes it can leverage its expertise, capital base, and deep industry relationships to drive value. The company has four reportable business segments: Intellectual Property Operations, Industrial Operations, Energy Operations, and Manufacturing Operations. It derives revenue from the Intellectual Property Operations segment. Geographically, it operates in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East and Africa, China, India, and Asia-Pacific.
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