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EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Avalon Holdings's Enterprise Value is $40.94 Mil.
Avalon Holdings's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $1.65 Mil. Therefore, Avalon Holdings's EV-to-FCF for today is 24.88.
The historical rank and industry rank for Avalon Holdings's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
AWX'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -8450.25 Med: -13.15 Max: 129.05
Current: 24.88
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Avalon Holdings was 129.05. The lowest was -8450.25. And the median was -13.15.
AWX's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than 60.58% of 137
companies
in the Waste Management industry
Industry Median: 18.35
vs AWX: 24.88
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.
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.
Avalon Holdings's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Avalon Holdings's share price for today is $2.5799.
Avalon Holdings'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 $0.149.
* 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.
Avalon Holdings EV-to-FCF Related Terms
Avalon Holdings EV-to-FCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Avalon Holdings'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 Waste Management subindustry, Avalon Holdings'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.
Avalon Holdings EV-to-FCF vs Waste Management Industry
For the Waste Management industry and Industrials sector, Avalon Holdings's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Avalon Holdings's EV-to-FCF falls into.
Avalon Holdings's current Enterprise Value is $40.94 Mil.
Avalon Holdings'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 $1.65 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.
Avalon Holdings (AWX) has a EV-to-FCF of 24.88 as of Jul. 25, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Avalon Holdings and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Avalon Holdings ranks #83 out of 137 companies in the Waste Management industry, placing it in the top 60.6%.
Is Avalon Holdings' EV-to-FCF too high?
Avalon Holdings' current EV-to-FCF is 24.88. The Waste Management industry median EV-to-FCF is 18.35. Avalon Holdings' value of 24.88 is 35.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Avalon Holdings ranks #83 out of 137 companies in the Waste Management industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Avalon Holdings has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Avalon Holdings' EV-to-FCF compare to AQMS and OCLN?
According to the Waste Management industry distribution chart, Avalon Holdings ranks #83 out of 137 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places Avalon Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 18.35. Avalon Holdings' value of 24.88 is 35.6% 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 a Waste Management company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Waste Management companies is 18.35, based on 137 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. Avalon Holdings's current EV-to-FCF of 24.88 is 35.6% 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 Avalon Holdings and its competitors. For the Waste Management industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 18.35 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Avalon Holdings's current EV-to-FCF is 24.88. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Avalon Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Avalon Holdings (AWX) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.59, compared to a current price of $2.58 — trading 0.4% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is 24.88 and 35.6% above the Waste Management industry median of 18.35. Avalon Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 67/100 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 Avalon Holdings (AWX), the current EV-to-FCF is 24.88 as of Jul. 25, 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 Avalon Holdings (AWX) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Avalon Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $2.58 is trading 0.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $2.59.
GuruFocus considers Avalon Holdings to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for AWX:
EV-to-FCF: 24.88
GF Value™: $2.59 vs. price of $2.58 (0.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 35.6% above the Waste Management median (#83 of 137)
No single metric tells the full story. See the AWX stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Avalon Holdings Corp is a waste management company. The company provides waste management services to industrial, commercial, municipal, and governmental customers in selected northeastern and midwestern U.S. markets. The company has two operating segments. The Waste management services segment, which is the key revenue driver, provides hazardous and non-hazardous brokerage and management services to industrial, commercial, municipal, and governmental customers, captive landfill management for an industrial customer, and saltwater injection well operations. Its Golf and related operations segment consists of four golf courses and associated clubhouses, which provide dining and banquet facilities, a hotel which provides lodging and resort-related amenities.
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