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Global PaymentsFRA:GLO +1.29%84 EV-to-OCF is 26.32 as of Aug. 20, 2026, which is 19% above its 10-year median of 22.11. GuruFocus rates FRA:GLO with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of €115.51 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,089 Business Services companies, Global Payments ranks worse than 86.96% on this metric.
EV-to-OCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its cash flow from operations. As of today, Global Payments's Enterprise Value is €37,389 Mil.
Global Payments's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was €1,420 Mil. Therefore, Global Payments's EV-to-OCF for today is 26.32.
The historical rank and industry rank for Global Payments's EV-to-OCF or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:GLO'
s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 10.37 Med: 22.11 Max: 87.56
Current: 26.11
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of Global Payments was 87.56. The lowest was 10.37. And the median was 22.11.
FRA:GLO's EV-to-OCF is ranked worse than 86.96% of 1089
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 6.97
vs FRA:GLO: 26.11
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.
Global Payments's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Global Payments's share price for today is €78.40.
Global Payments'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 €-2.622.
* 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.
Global Payments EV-to-OCF Related Terms
Global Payments EV-to-OCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Global Payments'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 Specialty Business Services subindustry, Global Payments'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.
Global Payments EV-to-OCF vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Global Payments's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Global Payments's EV-to-OCF falls into.
Global Payments's current Enterprise Value is €37,389 Mil.
Global Payments's Cash Flow from Operations 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 €1,420 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.
Global Payments (FRA:GLO) has a EV-to-OCF of 26.32 as of Aug. 20, 2026. This is 19% above median its historical median of 22.11. Over the past decade, Global Payments' EV-to-OCF has ranged from 10.37 to 87.56. According to the industry distribution chart, Global Payments ranks #947 out of 1089 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 87%.
Is Global Payments' EV-to-OCF too high?
Global Payments' current EV-to-OCF of 26.32 is 19% above median its 10-year median of 22.11. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 10.37 to a high of 87.56. The Business Services industry median EV-to-OCF is 6.97. Global Payments' value of 26.32 is 277.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Global Payments ranks #947 out of 1089 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Global Payments has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Global Payments' EV-to-OCF compare to CPRT and ULS?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Global Payments ranks #947 out of 1089 companies for EV-to-OCF. This places Global Payments in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-OCF is 6.97. Global Payments' value of 26.32 is 277.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Global Payments' own EV-to-OCF has ranged from 10.37 to 87.56 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 22.11 vs. the industry median of 6.97, Global Payments 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 Business Services company?
The median EV-to-OCF among Business Services companies is 6.97, based on 1,089 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. Global Payments's current EV-to-OCF of 26.32 is 277.6% 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 Business Services industry, the median EV-to-OCF is 6.97 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Global Payments's current EV-to-OCF is 26.32, which is 19% above median its own 10-year median of 22.11. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Global Payments stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Global Payments (FRA:GLO) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €115.51, compared to a current price of €78.40 — trading 32.1% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-OCF is 26.32, which is 19% above median its 10-year median of 22.11 and 277.6% above the Business Services industry median of 6.97. Global Payments' overall GF Score™ is 84/100 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-OCF calculated?
EV-to-OCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Global Payments (FRA:GLO), the current EV-to-OCF is 26.32 as of Aug. 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 Global Payments (FRA:GLO) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Global Payments stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €78.40 is trading 32.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of €115.51.
GuruFocus considers Global Payments to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for FRA:GLO:
EV-to-OCF: 26.32 (19% above median its 10-year median of 22.11)
GF Value™: €115.51 vs. price of €78.40 (32.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 277.6% above the Business Services median (#947 of 1089)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:GLO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Global Payments is a leading provider of payment processing and software solutions and historically focused on serving small and midsize merchants. The Worldpay acquisition pushes the company into the large merchant space and expands the company's international operations. Following the Worldpay acquisition, the company will process almost $4 trilliion in payment volume.
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