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The historical rank and industry rank for Perpetual Equity Investment Co's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
ASX:PIC'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -1155.8 Med: -21.82 Max: 167.52
Current: 105.13
During the past 10 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Perpetual Equity Investment Co was 167.52. The lowest was -1155.80. And the median was -21.82.
ASX:PIC's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than 90.55% of 942
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 14.33
vs ASX:PIC: 105.13
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.
Perpetual Equity Investment Co (ASX:PIC) 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.
Perpetual Equity Investment Co's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Perpetual Equity Investment Co's share price for today is A$1.22.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Perpetual Equity Investment Co's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was A$0.094.
* 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.
Perpetual Equity Investment Co EV-to-FCF Related Terms
Perpetual Equity Investment Co 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 Asset Management subindustry, Perpetual Equity 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.
Perpetual Equity Investment Co EV-to-FCF vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Perpetual Equity Investment Co's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Perpetual Equity Investment Co's EV-to-FCF falls into.
Perpetual Equity Investment Co's current Enterprise Value is A$461.85 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Perpetual Equity Investment Co's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was A$4.39 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.
Perpetual Equity Investment Co (ASX:PIC) has a EV-to-FCF of 105.13 as of Aug. 17, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Perpetual Equity Investment Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Perpetual Equity Investment Co ranks #853 out of 942 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 90.6%.
Is Perpetual Equity Investment Co's EV-to-FCF too high?
Perpetual Equity Investment Co's current EV-to-FCF is 105.13. The Asset Management industry median EV-to-FCF is 14.33. Perpetual Equity Investment Co's value of 105.13 is 633.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Perpetual Equity Investment Co ranks #853 out of 942 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Perpetual Equity Investment Co has a GF Score™ of 54/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Perpetual Equity Investment Co's EV-to-FCF compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Perpetual Equity Investment Co ranks #853 out of 942 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places Perpetual Equity Investment Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 14.33. Perpetual Equity Investment Co's value of 105.13 is 633.6% above this benchmark. 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 Asset Management company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Asset Management companies is 14.33, based on 942 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. Perpetual Equity Investment Co's current EV-to-FCF of 105.13 is 633.6% 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-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 Perpetual Equity Investment Co and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 14.33 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Perpetual Equity Investment Co's current EV-to-FCF is 105.13. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Perpetual Equity Investment Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Perpetual Equity Investment Co (ASX:PIC) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$1.47, compared to a current price of A$1.22 — trading 17% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is 105.13 and 633.6% above the Asset Management industry median of 14.33. Perpetual Equity Investment Co's overall GF Score™ is 54/100 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 Perpetual Equity Investment Co (ASX:PIC), the current EV-to-FCF is 105.13 as of Aug. 17, 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 Perpetual Equity Investment Co (ASX:PIC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Perpetual Equity Investment Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of A$1.22 is trading 17% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$1.47.
GuruFocus considers Perpetual Equity Investment Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for ASX:PIC:
EV-to-FCF: 105.13
GF Value™: A$1.47 vs. price of A$1.22 (17% below fair value)
Industry Position: 633.6% above the Asset Management median (#853 of 942)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:PIC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Perpetual Equity Investment Co Ltd is an investment company. Its investment objective is to provide investors with an income stream and long-term capital growth in excess of its benchmark (the S&P/ASX 300 Accumulation Index) over a minimum 5-year investment period. The company invests in a concentrated and actively managed portfolio of Australian-listed securities with a mid-cap focus and cash, deposit products, and senior debt, together with opportunistic allocations to globally listed securities.
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