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AfyaAFYA -0.86%84 EV-to-FCF is 7.44 as of Jul. 22, 2026, which is 51% below its 10-year median of 15.06. GuruFocus rates AFYA with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of $21.17 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 197 Education companies, Afya ranks better than 57.87% on this metric.
EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Afya's Enterprise Value is $1,642.3 Mil.
Afya's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $220.8 Mil. Therefore, Afya's EV-to-FCF for today is 7.44.
The historical rank and industry rank for Afya's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
AFYA'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 7.32 Med: 15.06 Max: 86.99
Current: 7.44
During the past 9 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Afya was 86.99. The lowest was 7.32. And the median was 15.06.
AFYA's EV-to-FCF is ranked better than 57.87% of 197
companies
in the Education industry
Industry Median: 9.48
vs AFYA: 7.44
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.
As of today (2026-07-22), Afya's stock price is $13.95.
Afya's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $1.549. Therefore, Afya's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 9.01.
Afya (NAS:AFYA) 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.
Afya's share price for today is $13.95.
Afya'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 $1.549.
* 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.
Afya EV-to-FCF Related Terms
Afya EV-to-FCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Afya'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 Education & Training Services subindustry, Afya'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.
Afya EV-to-FCF vs Education Industry
For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Afya's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Afya's EV-to-FCF falls into.
Afya's current Enterprise Value is $1,642.3 Mil.
Afya'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 $220.8 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.
Afya (AFYA) has a EV-to-FCF of 7.44 as of Jul. 22, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Afya and its competitors. This is 51% below median its historical median of 15.06. Over the past decade, Afya's EV-to-FCF has ranged from 7.32 to 86.99. According to the industry distribution chart, Afya ranks #83 out of 197 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 42.1%.
Is Afya's EV-to-FCF too high?
Afya's current EV-to-FCF of 7.44 is 51% below median its 10-year median of 15.06. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.32 to a high of 86.99. The Education industry median EV-to-FCF is 9.48. Afya's value of 7.44 is 21.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Afya ranks #83 out of 197 companies in the Education industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Afya has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Afya's EV-to-FCF compare to DAO and PXED?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, Afya ranks #83 out of 197 companies for EV-to-FCF. This puts Afya in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 9.48. Afya's value of 7.44 is 21.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Afya's own EV-to-FCF has ranged from 7.32 to 86.99 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 15.06 vs. the industry median of 9.48, Afya 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 an Education company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Education companies is 9.48, based on 197 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. Afya's current EV-to-FCF of 7.44 is 21.5% 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 Afya and its competitors. For the Education industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 9.48 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Afya's current EV-to-FCF is 7.44, which is 51% below median its own 10-year median of 15.06. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Afya stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Afya (AFYA) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $21.17, compared to a current price of $13.95 — trading 34.1% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is 7.44, which is 51% below median its 10-year median of 15.06 and 21.5% below the Education industry median of 9.48. Afya's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 2 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 Afya (AFYA), the current EV-to-FCF is 7.44 as of Jul. 22, 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 Afya (AFYA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Afya stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $13.95 is trading 34.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $21.17.
GuruFocus considers Afya to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for AFYA:
EV-to-FCF: 7.44 (51% below median its 10-year median of 15.06)
GF Value™: $21.17 vs. price of $13.95 (34.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 21.5% below the Education median (#83 of 197)
No single metric tells the full story. See the AFYA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Afya Ltd is a medical education group based in Brazil. Its education portfolio has several courses in addition to Medicine, such as Management, Dentistry, Law, Engineering, Nursing, Psychology, and Accounting Sciences, among others. It has three segments; Undergraduate, deriving key revenue provides educational services through undergraduate courses related to medical school, undergraduate health science and other ex-health undergraduate programs, Continuing Education provides medical education, specialization and graduate courses in medicine, delivered through digital and in-person content; and Medical practice solution provides clinical decision, clinical management and doctor-patient relationships for physicians and provide access, demand and efficiency for the healthcare players.
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