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Swiss Helvetia FundSWZ -0.08%44 EV-to-FCF is 113.13 as of Sep. 20, 2026, which is 814% above its 10-year median of 12.38. GuruFocus rates SWZ with a GF Score™ of 44/100 and a GF Value™ of $3.43 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 955 Asset Management companies, Swiss Helvetia Fund ranks worse than 91.62% on this metric.
EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Swiss Helvetia Fund's Enterprise Value is $76.26 Mil.
Swiss Helvetia Fund's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $0.67 Mil. Therefore, Swiss Helvetia Fund's EV-to-FCF for today is 113.13.
The historical rank and industry rank for Swiss Helvetia Fund's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
SWZ'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -1.68 Med: 12.38 Max: 113.81
Current: 113.14
During the past 9 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Swiss Helvetia Fund was 113.81. The lowest was -1.68. And the median was 12.38.
SWZ's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than 91.62% of 955
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 17.15
vs SWZ: 113.14
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.
Swiss Helvetia Fund (NYSE:SWZ) EV-to-FCF Explanation
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.
Swiss Helvetia Fund's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Swiss Helvetia Fund's share price for today is $5.90.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Swiss Helvetia Fund's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $0.514.
* 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.
Swiss Helvetia Fund EV-to-FCF Related Terms
Swiss Helvetia Fund EV-to-FCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Swiss Helvetia Fund'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 Asset Management subindustry, Swiss Helvetia Fund'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.
Swiss Helvetia Fund EV-to-FCF vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Swiss Helvetia Fund's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Swiss Helvetia Fund's EV-to-FCF falls into.
Swiss Helvetia Fund's current Enterprise Value is $76.26 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Swiss Helvetia Fund's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $0.67 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.
Swiss Helvetia Fund (SWZ) has a EV-to-FCF of 113.13 as of Sep. 20, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Swiss Helvetia Fund and its competitors. This is 814% above median its historical median of 12.38. According to the industry distribution chart, Swiss Helvetia Fund ranks #875 out of 955 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 91.6%.
Is Swiss Helvetia Fund's EV-to-FCF too high?
Swiss Helvetia Fund's current EV-to-FCF of 113.13 is 814% above median its 10-year median of 12.38. The Asset Management industry median EV-to-FCF is 17.15. Swiss Helvetia Fund's value of 113.13 is 559.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Swiss Helvetia Fund ranks #875 out of 955 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Swiss Helvetia Fund has a GF Score™ of 44/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Swiss Helvetia Fund's EV-to-FCF compare to SAMG and PNI?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Swiss Helvetia Fund ranks #875 out of 955 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places Swiss Helvetia Fund in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 17.15. Swiss Helvetia Fund's value of 113.13 is 559.7% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 12.38 vs. the industry median of 17.15, Swiss Helvetia Fund 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 Asset Management company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Asset Management companies is 17.15, based on 955 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. Swiss Helvetia Fund's current EV-to-FCF of 113.13 is 559.7% 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 Swiss Helvetia Fund and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 17.15 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Swiss Helvetia Fund's current EV-to-FCF is 113.13, which is 814% above median its own 10-year median of 12.38. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Swiss Helvetia Fund stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Swiss Helvetia Fund (SWZ) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $3.43, compared to a current price of $5.90 — trading 72% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is 113.13, which is 814% above median its 10-year median of 12.38 and 559.7% above the Asset Management industry median of 17.15. Swiss Helvetia Fund's overall GF Score™ is 44/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Swiss Helvetia Fund (SWZ), the current EV-to-FCF is 113.13 as of Sep. 20, 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 Swiss Helvetia Fund (SWZ) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Swiss Helvetia Fund stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $5.90 is trading 72% above its estimated GF Value™ of $3.43.
GuruFocus considers Swiss Helvetia Fund to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SWZ:
EV-to-FCF: 113.13 (814% above median its 10-year median of 12.38)
GF Value™: $3.43 vs. price of $5.90 (72% above fair value)
Industry Position: 559.7% above the Asset Management median (#875 of 955)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SWZ stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Swiss Helvetia Fund Inc is a non-diversified, closed-end investment company. Its investment objective is to seek long-term capital appreciation through investment in equity and equity-linked securities of Swiss companies. It actively manages investment solutions spanning public and private markets, wealth management, and Solutions.
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