Al-Zarka Educational & Investment Co (AMM:ZEIC) EV-to-FCF: 5.71 (As of Jul. 19, 2026) — 57% Below Median

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AMM:ZEIC Al-Zarka Educational & Investment Co AMM:ZEIC
59 GF Score
Price JOD3.33
GF Value JOD5.17
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Al-Zarka Educational & Investment Co EV-to-FCF?

Al-Zarka Educational & Investment Co AMM:ZEIC 59 EV-to-FCF is 5.71 as of Jul. 19, 2026, which is 57% below its 10-year median of 13.18. GuruFocus rates AMM:ZEIC with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of JOD5.17 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 197 Education companies, Al-Zarka Educational & Investment Co ranks better than 71.07% on this metric.

EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Al-Zarka Educational & Investment Co's Enterprise Value is JOD61.08 Mil. Al-Zarka Educational & Investment Co's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was JOD10.70 Mil. Therefore, Al-Zarka Educational & Investment Co's EV-to-FCF for today is 5.71.

The historical rank and industry rank for Al-Zarka Educational & Investment Co's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:

AMM:ZEIC' s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -68.94   Med: 13.18   Max: 118.01
Current: 5.71

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Al-Zarka Educational & Investment Co was 118.01. The lowest was -68.94. And the median was 13.18.

AMM:ZEIC's EV-to-FCF is ranked better than
71.07% of 197 companies
in the Education industry
Industry Median: 9.44 vs AMM:ZEIC: 5.71

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 (2026-07-19), Al-Zarka Educational & Investment Co's stock price is JOD3.33. Al-Zarka Educational & Investment Co's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was JOD0.363. Therefore, Al-Zarka Educational & Investment Co's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 9.17.


Al-Zarka Educational & Investment Co  (AMM:ZEIC) 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.

Al-Zarka Educational & Investment Co's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=3.33/0.363
=9.17

Al-Zarka Educational & Investment Co's share price for today is JOD3.33.
Al-Zarka Educational & Investment Co'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 JOD0.363.

* 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.


Al-Zarka Educational & Investment Co EV-to-FCF Related Terms


Al-Zarka Educational & Investment Co EV-to-FCF Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Al-Zarka Educational & Investment Co'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.

Al-Zarka Educational & Investment Co EV-to-FCF Chart

Al-Zarka Educational & Investment Co Annual Data
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EV-to-FCF
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Al-Zarka Educational & Investment Co Quarterly Data
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AMM:ZEIC vs EDU, TAL, LAUR: EV-to-FCF Comparison

For the Education & Training Services subindustry, Al-Zarka Educational & Investment Co'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.


Al-Zarka Educational & Investment Co EV-to-FCF vs Education Industry

For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Al-Zarka Educational & Investment Co's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Al-Zarka Educational & Investment Co's EV-to-FCF falls into.


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Al-Zarka Educational & Investment Co EV-to-FCF Calculation

Al-Zarka Educational & Investment Co's EV-to-FCF for today is calculated as:

EV-to-FCF=Enterprise Value (Today)/Free Cash Flow (TTM)
=61.080/10.702
=5.71

Al-Zarka Educational & Investment Co's current Enterprise Value is JOD61.08 Mil.
Al-Zarka Educational & Investment Co'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 JOD10.70 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-FCF →
What does a EV-to-FCF of 5.71 mean?
Al-Zarka Educational & Investment Co (AMM:ZEIC) has a EV-to-FCF of 5.71 as of Jul. 19, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Al-Zarka Educational & Investment Co and its competitors. This is 57% below median its historical median of 13.18. According to the industry distribution chart, Al-Zarka Educational & Investment Co ranks #57 out of 197 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 28.9%.
Is Al-Zarka Educational & Investment Co's EV-to-FCF too high?
Al-Zarka Educational & Investment Co's current EV-to-FCF of 5.71 is 57% below median its 10-year median of 13.18. The Education industry median EV-to-FCF is 9.44. Al-Zarka Educational & Investment Co's value of 5.71 is 39.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Al-Zarka Educational & Investment Co ranks #57 out of 197 companies in the Education industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Al-Zarka Educational & Investment Co has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Al-Zarka Educational & Investment Co's EV-to-FCF compare to EDU and TAL?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, Al-Zarka Educational & Investment Co ranks #57 out of 197 companies for EV-to-FCF. This puts Al-Zarka Educational & Investment Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 9.44. Al-Zarka Educational & Investment Co's value of 5.71 is 39.5% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 13.18 vs. the industry median of 9.44, Al-Zarka Educational & Investment Co 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 9.44, 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. Al-Zarka Educational & Investment Co's current EV-to-FCF of 5.71 is 39.5% 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 Al-Zarka Educational & Investment Co and its competitors. For the Education industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 9.44 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Al-Zarka Educational & Investment Co's current EV-to-FCF is 5.71, which is 57% below median its own 10-year median of 13.18. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Al-Zarka Educational & Investment Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Al-Zarka Educational & Investment Co (AMM:ZEIC) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is JOD5.17, compared to a current price of JOD3.33 — trading 35.6% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is 5.71, which is 57% below median its 10-year median of 13.18 and 39.5% below the Education industry median of 9.44. Al-Zarka Educational & Investment Co's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 with 4 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 Al-Zarka Educational & Investment Co (AMM:ZEIC), the current EV-to-FCF is 5.71 as of Jul. 19, 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 Al-Zarka Educational & Investment Co (AMM:ZEIC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Al-Zarka Educational & Investment Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of JOD3.33 is trading 35.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of JOD5.17. GuruFocus considers Al-Zarka Educational & Investment Co to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for AMM:ZEIC:

  • EV-to-FCF: 5.71 (57% below median its 10-year median of 13.18)
  • GF Value™: JOD5.17 vs. price of JOD3.33 (35.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 59/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 39.5% below the Education median (#57 of 197)

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


Al-Zarka Educational & Investment Co Business Description

Address Commercial Zone, P.O. Box 132222, Al-Zarqa, JOR, 13132
Al-Zarka Educational & Investment Co provides educational services. It is a private university located in Zarqa city. The company's current main activity consists of establishing and founding a private university, a dental center, a specialized hospital, a general hospital, establishing and managing kindergartens, establishing schools for all educational levels, managing expenses, dues and medical claims, training in technological skills, rehabilitation, auditory and verbal training, speech therapy, training in the use of computers and computer programs, and vocational training and development.
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