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ScanSourceSCSC +0.19%72 EV-to-FCF is 9.28 as of Jul. 29, 2026, which is 86% above its 10-year median of 4.99. GuruFocus rates SCSC with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of $43.83 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,320 Hardware companies, ScanSource ranks better than 73.56% on this metric.
EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, ScanSource's Enterprise Value is $1,148 Mil.
ScanSource's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $124 Mil. Therefore, ScanSource's EV-to-FCF for today is 9.28.
The historical rank and industry rank for ScanSource's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
SCSC'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -409.41 Med: 4.99 Max: 73.92
Current: 9.28
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of ScanSource was 73.92. The lowest was -409.41. And the median was 4.99.
SCSC's EV-to-FCF is ranked better than 73.56% of 1320
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 21.655
vs SCSC: 9.28
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.
ScanSource's share price for today is $57.38.
ScanSource's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $3.290.
* 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.
ScanSource EV-to-FCF Related Terms
ScanSource EV-to-FCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for ScanSource'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 Electronics & Computer Distribution subindustry, ScanSource'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.
ScanSource EV-to-FCF vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, ScanSource's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where ScanSource's EV-to-FCF falls into.
ScanSource's current Enterprise Value is $1,148 Mil.
ScanSource's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $124 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.
ScanSource (SCSC) has a EV-to-FCF of 9.28 as of Jul. 29, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on ScanSource and its competitors. This is 86% above median its historical median of 4.99. According to the industry distribution chart, ScanSource ranks #349 out of 1320 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 26.4%.
Is ScanSource's EV-to-FCF too high?
ScanSource's current EV-to-FCF of 9.28 is 86% above median its 10-year median of 4.99. The Hardware industry median EV-to-FCF is 21.66. ScanSource's value of 9.28 is 57.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, ScanSource ranks #349 out of 1320 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, ScanSource has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ScanSource's EV-to-FCF compare to NLST and EACO?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, ScanSource ranks #349 out of 1320 companies for EV-to-FCF. This puts ScanSource in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 21.66. ScanSource's value of 9.28 is 57.1% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 4.99 vs. the industry median of 21.66, ScanSource has consistently been below 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 a Hardware company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Hardware companies is 21.66, based on 1,320 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. ScanSource's current EV-to-FCF of 9.28 is 57.1% below 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 ScanSource and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 21.66 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. ScanSource's current EV-to-FCF is 9.28, which is 86% above median its own 10-year median of 4.99. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ScanSource stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ScanSource (SCSC) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $43.83, compared to a current price of $57.38 — trading 30.9% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is 9.28, which is 86% above median its 10-year median of 4.99 and 57.1% below the Hardware industry median of 21.66. ScanSource's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 6 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 ScanSource (SCSC), the current EV-to-FCF is 9.28 as of Jul. 29, 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 ScanSource (SCSC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ScanSource stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $57.38 is trading 30.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $43.83.
GuruFocus considers ScanSource to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SCSC:
EV-to-FCF: 9.28 (86% above median its 10-year median of 4.99)
GF Value™: $43.83 vs. price of $57.38 (30.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 57.1% below the Hardware median (#349 of 1320)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SCSC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
ScanSource Inc provides value-added services for technology manufacturers and sells to resellers in specialty technology markets. The firm's operations are organized in two segments: Specialty Technology Solutions and Intelisys & Advisory Segment. It generates maximum revenue from the Specialty Technology Solutions segment. The Specialty Technology Solutions segment includes the company's business in mobility and barcode, POS, payments, security and networking technologies. Geographically, it derives a majority of revenue from the United States and Canada, and also has its presence in Brazil, and other countries.
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