Shoe Zone (FRA:86W) EV-to-OCF: 2.59 (As of Sep. 10, 2026) — 40% Below Median

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FRA:86W Shoe Zone PLC FRA:86W
45 GF Score
Price €0.73
GF Value €0.66
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What is Shoe Zone EV-to-OCF?

Shoe Zone FRA:86W 45 EV-to-OCF is 2.59 as of Sep. 10, 2026, which is 40% below its 10-year median of 4.35. GuruFocus rates FRA:86W with a GF Score™ of 45/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.66. The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,130 Retail - Cyclical companies, Shoe Zone ranks better than 69.65% on this metric.

EV-to-OCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its cash flow from operations. As of today, Shoe Zone's Enterprise Value is €70.1 Mil. Shoe Zone's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €27.1 Mil. Therefore, Shoe Zone's EV-to-OCF for today is 2.59.

The historical rank and industry rank for Shoe Zone's EV-to-OCF or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:86W' s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.83   Med: 4.35   Max: 7.98
Current: 2.56

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of Shoe Zone was 7.98. The lowest was 0.83. And the median was 4.35.

FRA:86W's EV-to-OCF is ranked better than
69.65% of 1130 companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 7.35 vs FRA:86W: 2.56

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.

As of today (2026-09-10), Shoe Zone's stock price is €0.73. Shoe Zone's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €-0.030. Therefore, Shoe Zone's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is At Loss.


Shoe Zone  (FRA:86W) EV-to-OCF Explanation

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.

Shoe Zone's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=0.73/-0.030
=At Loss

Shoe Zone's share price for today is €0.73.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Shoe Zone's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €-0.030.

* 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.


Shoe Zone EV-to-OCF Related Terms


Shoe Zone EV-to-OCF Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Shoe Zone'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.

Shoe Zone EV-to-OCF Chart

Shoe Zone Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
EV-to-OCF
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Shoe Zone Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
EV-to-OCF Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.00 5.39 0.00 3.05 0.00

FRA:86W vs TJX, ROST, BURL: EV-to-OCF Comparison

For the Apparel Retail subindustry, Shoe Zone'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.


Shoe Zone EV-to-OCF vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Shoe Zone's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Shoe Zone's EV-to-OCF falls into.


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Shoe Zone EV-to-OCF Calculation

Shoe Zone's EV-to-OCF for today is calculated as:

EV-to-OCF=Enterprise Value (Today)/Cash Flow from Operations (TTM)
=70.077/27.103
=2.59

Shoe Zone's current Enterprise Value is €70.1 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Shoe Zone's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €27.1 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about EV-to-OCF →
What does a EV-to-OCF of 2.59 mean?
Shoe Zone (FRA:86W) has a EV-to-OCF of 2.59 as of Sep. 10, 2026. This is 40% below median its historical median of 4.35. Over the past decade, Shoe Zone's EV-to-OCF has ranged from 0.83 to 7.98. According to the industry distribution chart, Shoe Zone ranks #343 out of 1130 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 30.4%.
Is Shoe Zone's EV-to-OCF too high?
Shoe Zone's current EV-to-OCF of 2.59 is 40% below median its 10-year median of 4.35. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.83 to a high of 7.98. The Retail - Cyclical industry median EV-to-OCF is 7.35. Shoe Zone's value of 2.59 is 64.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Shoe Zone ranks #343 out of 1130 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Shoe Zone has a GF Score™ of 45/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Shoe Zone's EV-to-OCF compare to TJX and ROST?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Shoe Zone ranks #343 out of 1130 companies for EV-to-OCF. This puts Shoe Zone in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-OCF is 7.35. Shoe Zone's value of 2.59 is 64.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Shoe Zone's own EV-to-OCF has ranged from 0.83 to 7.98 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.35 vs. the industry median of 7.35, Shoe Zone 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-OCF for a Retail - Cyclical company?
The median EV-to-OCF among Retail - Cyclical companies is 7.35, based on 1,130 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. Shoe Zone's current EV-to-OCF of 2.59 is 64.8% 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-OCF mean?
A high EV-to-OCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median EV-to-OCF is 7.35 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Shoe Zone's current EV-to-OCF is 2.59, which is 40% below median its own 10-year median of 4.35. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Shoe Zone stock overvalued right now?
Shoe Zone (FRA:86W) has a current EV-to-OCF of 2.59. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.66, compared to a current price of €0.73 — trading 10.6% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-OCF is 2.59, which is 40% below median its 10-year median of 4.35 and 64.8% below the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 7.35. Shoe Zone's overall GF Score™ is 45/100 with 8 warning signs 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 Shoe Zone (FRA:86W), the current EV-to-OCF is 2.59 as of Sep. 10, 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 Shoe Zone (FRA:86W) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shoe Zone stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €0.73 is trading 10.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €0.66.

Key valuation signals for FRA:86W:

  • EV-to-OCF: 2.59 (40% below median its 10-year median of 4.35)
  • GF Value™: €0.66 vs. price of €0.73 (10.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 45/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 64.8% below the Retail - Cyclical median (#343 of 1130)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:86W stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Shoe Zone Business Description

Other Exchanges SHOE:UK
Address Humberstone Road, Haramead Business Centre, Leicester, Leicestershire, GBR, LE1 2LH
Shoe Zone PLC operates as a footwear retailer offering a wide range and a variety of shoes for all ages, it functions with over 500 stores across the UK. The group has a single distribution center which is located in Leicester, England. Its online offering combined with its store portfolio allows customers to shop via multiple channels. Shoe zone operates in the United Kingdom.
45GF Score

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