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Australian Clinical LabsASX:ACL -0.83%56 EV-to-FCF is 4.70 as of Aug. 01, 2026, which is 18% below its 10-year median of 5.72. GuruFocus rates ASX:ACL with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of A$3.06 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 100 Medical Diagnostics & Research companies, Australian Clinical Labs ranks better than 92% on this metric.
EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Australian Clinical Labs's Enterprise Value is A$736.4 Mil.
Australian Clinical Labs's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was A$156.7 Mil. Therefore, Australian Clinical Labs's EV-to-FCF for today is 4.70.
The historical rank and industry rank for Australian Clinical Labs's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
ASX:ACL'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.12 Med: 5.72 Max: 8.33
Current: 4.62
During the past 6 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Australian Clinical Labs was 8.33. The lowest was 3.12. And the median was 5.72.
ASX:ACL's EV-to-FCF is ranked better than 92% of 100
companies
in the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry
Industry Median: 26.53
vs ASX:ACL: 4.62
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.
Australian Clinical Labs (ASX:ACL) 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.
Australian Clinical Labs's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Australian Clinical Labs's share price for today is A$2.38.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Australian Clinical Labs's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was A$0.142.
* 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.
Australian Clinical Labs EV-to-FCF Related Terms
Australian Clinical Labs EV-to-FCF Historical Data
* 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 Diagnostics & Research subindustry, Australian Clinical Labs'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.
Australian Clinical Labs EV-to-FCF vs Medical Diagnostics & Research Industry
For the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry and Healthcare sector, Australian Clinical Labs's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Australian Clinical Labs's EV-to-FCF falls into.
Australian Clinical Labs's current Enterprise Value is A$736.4 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Australian Clinical Labs's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was A$156.7 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.
Australian Clinical Labs (ASX:ACL) has a EV-to-FCF of 4.70 as of Aug. 01, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Australian Clinical Labs and its competitors. This is 18% below median its historical median of 5.72. Over the past decade, Australian Clinical Labs' EV-to-FCF has ranged from 3.12 to 8.33. According to the industry distribution chart, Australian Clinical Labs ranks #8 out of 100 companies in the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry, placing it in the top 8%.
Is Australian Clinical Labs' EV-to-FCF too high?
Australian Clinical Labs' current EV-to-FCF of 4.70 is 18% below median its 10-year median of 5.72. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.12 to a high of 8.33. The Medical Diagnostics & Research industry median EV-to-FCF is 26.53. Australian Clinical Labs' value of 4.70 is 82.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Australian Clinical Labs ranks #8 out of 100 companies in the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Australian Clinical Labs has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Australian Clinical Labs' EV-to-FCF compare to TMO and DHR?
According to the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry distribution chart, Australian Clinical Labs ranks #8 out of 100 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places Australian Clinical Labs in the top 8% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 26.53. Australian Clinical Labs' value of 4.70 is 82.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Australian Clinical Labs' own EV-to-FCF has ranged from 3.12 to 8.33 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.72 vs. the industry median of 26.53, Australian Clinical Labs 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 a Medical Diagnostics & Research company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Medical Diagnostics & Research companies is 26.53, based on 100 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. Australian Clinical Labs's current EV-to-FCF of 4.70 is 82.3% 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 Australian Clinical Labs and its competitors. For the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 26.53 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Australian Clinical Labs's current EV-to-FCF is 4.70, which is 18% below median its own 10-year median of 5.72. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Australian Clinical Labs stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Australian Clinical Labs (ASX:ACL) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$3.06, compared to a current price of A$2.38 — trading 22.2% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is 4.70, which is 18% below median its 10-year median of 5.72 and 82.3% below the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry median of 26.53. Australian Clinical Labs' overall GF Score™ is 56/100 with 5 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 Australian Clinical Labs (ASX:ACL), the current EV-to-FCF is 4.70 as of Aug. 01, 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 Australian Clinical Labs (ASX:ACL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Australian Clinical Labs stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of A$2.38 is trading 22.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$3.06.
GuruFocus considers Australian Clinical Labs to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for ASX:ACL:
EV-to-FCF: 4.70 (18% below median its 10-year median of 5.72)
GF Value™: A$3.06 vs. price of A$2.38 (22.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 82.3% below the Medical Diagnostics & Research median (#8 of 100)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:ACL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Australian Clinical Labs is Australia's third-largest private pathology provider. ACL earns almost its entire group revenue from pathology services in Australia, which are mostly earned via the publicly funded health Medicare system. ACL is well established in the states of Western Australia, South Australia, Victoria, and the Northern Territory.
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