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Famous BrandsFMBRY 80 EV-to-OCF is 15.92 as of Jul. 20, 2026, which is 19% below its 10-year median of 19.66. GuruFocus rates FMBRY with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of $7.54. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 314 Retail - Defensive companies, Famous Brands ranks worse than 80.25% on this metric.
EV-to-OCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its cash flow from operations. As of today, Famous Brands's Enterprise Value is $394.9 Mil.
Famous Brands's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was $24.8 Mil. Therefore, Famous Brands's EV-to-OCF for today is 15.92.
The historical rank and industry rank for Famous Brands's EV-to-OCF or its related term are showing as below:
FMBRY'
s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 7.49 Med: 19.66 Max: 219.71
Current: 16.45
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of Famous Brands was 219.71. The lowest was 7.49. And the median was 19.66.
FMBRY's EV-to-OCF is ranked worse than 80.25% of 314
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 7.595
vs FMBRY: 16.45
EV-to-OCF 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-OCF 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.
Famous Brands's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Famous Brands's share price for today is $6.60.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Famous Brands's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was $0.722.
* 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. Cash Flow from Operations is an important financial metric because it represents the cash generated from operating activities at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-OCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.
Famous Brands EV-to-OCF Related Terms
Famous Brands EV-to-OCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Famous Brands's EV-to-OCF 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 Food Distribution subindustry, Famous Brands's EV-to-OCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-OCF 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.
Famous Brands EV-to-OCF vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Famous Brands's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Famous Brands's EV-to-OCF falls into.
Famous Brands's current Enterprise Value is $394.9 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Famous Brands's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was $24.8 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.
Famous Brands (FMBRY) has a EV-to-OCF of 15.92 as of Jul. 20, 2026. This is 19% below median its historical median of 19.66. Over the past decade, Famous Brands' EV-to-OCF has ranged from 7.49 to 219.71. According to the industry distribution chart, Famous Brands ranks #252 out of 314 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 80.3%.
Is Famous Brands' EV-to-OCF too high?
Famous Brands' current EV-to-OCF of 15.92 is 19% below median its 10-year median of 19.66. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.49 to a high of 219.71. The Retail - Defensive industry median EV-to-OCF is 7.60. Famous Brands' value of 15.92 is 109.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Famous Brands ranks #252 out of 314 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Famous Brands has a GF Score™ of 80/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Famous Brands' EV-to-OCF compare to SYY and USFD?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Famous Brands ranks #252 out of 314 companies for EV-to-OCF. This places Famous Brands in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-OCF is 7.60. Famous Brands' value of 15.92 is 109.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Famous Brands' own EV-to-OCF has ranged from 7.49 to 219.71 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 19.66 vs. the industry median of 7.60, Famous Brands 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-OCF for a Retail - Defensive company?
The median EV-to-OCF among Retail - Defensive companies is 7.60, based on 314 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-OCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-OCF should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Famous Brands's current EV-to-OCF of 15.92 is 109.6% 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-OCF mean?
A high EV-to-OCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median EV-to-OCF is 7.60 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Famous Brands's current EV-to-OCF is 15.92, which is 19% below median its own 10-year median of 19.66. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Famous Brands stock overvalued right now?
Famous Brands (FMBRY) has a current EV-to-OCF of 15.92. The stock's GF Value™ is $7.54, compared to a current price of $6.60 — trading 12.5% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-OCF is 15.92, which is 19% below median its 10-year median of 19.66 and 109.6% above the Retail - Defensive industry median of 7.60. Famous Brands' overall GF Score™ is 80/100 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-OCF calculated?
EV-to-OCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Famous Brands (FMBRY), the current EV-to-OCF is 15.92 as of Jul. 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 Famous Brands (FMBRY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Famous Brands stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $6.60 is trading 12.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $7.54.
Key valuation signals for FMBRY:
EV-to-OCF: 15.92 (19% below median its 10-year median of 19.66)
GF Value™: $7.54 vs. price of $6.60 (12.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 109.6% above the Retail - Defensive median (#252 of 314)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FMBRY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Famous Brands Ltd owns a portfolio of roughly 30 restaurant chains in Africa and the United Kingdom. Its brands include Steers, Wimpy, Debonairs Pizza, Fishaways, Mr Biggs, and Mugg & Bean. Franchisees operate all of the company's restaurants. The majority of the company's revenue comes from its supply chain segment, which is responsible for manufacturing restaurant items and delivering the products to the company's franchisees and other customers. More than three-quarters of company's restaurants are in South Africa. The company operates in South America, SADC, AME, and the UK.
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