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EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Former BL Stores's Enterprise Value is $2,291 Mil.
Former BL Stores's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jul. 2024 was $-324 Mil. Therefore, Former BL Stores's EV-to-FCF for today is -7.08.
The historical rank and industry rank for Former BL Stores's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
BIGGQ'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -7.08 Med: 0 Max: 0
Current: -7.08
BIGGQ's EV-to-FCF is not ranked
in the Retail - Defensive industry.
Industry Median: 16.64
vs BIGGQ: -7.08
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.
Former BL Stores (OTCPK:BIGGQ) 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.
Former BL Stores's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Former BL Stores's share price for today is $0.0002.
Former BL Stores's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jul. 2024 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-15.920.
* 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.
Former BL Stores EV-to-FCF Related Terms
Former BL Stores EV-to-FCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Former BL Stores'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 Discount Stores subindustry, Former BL Stores'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.
Former BL Stores EV-to-FCF vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Former BL Stores's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Former BL Stores's EV-to-FCF falls into.
Former BL Stores's current Enterprise Value is $2,291 Mil.
Former BL Stores's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jul. 2024 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-324 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.
Former BL Stores (BIGGQ) has a EV-to-FCF of -7.08 as of Jul. 15, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Former BL Stores and its competitors.
Is Former BL Stores' EV-to-FCF too high?
Former BL Stores' current EV-to-FCF is -7.08. Overall, Former BL Stores has a GF Score™ of 12/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Former BL Stores' EV-to-FCF compare to WMT and COST?
Former BL Stores' EV-to-FCF of -7.08 can be compared against companies in the Retail - Defensive industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 16.64. 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 Retail - Defensive company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Retail - Defensive companies is 16.64, based on 213 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. 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 Former BL Stores and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 16.64 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Former BL Stores's current EV-to-FCF is -7.08. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Former BL Stores stock overvalued right now?
Former BL Stores (BIGGQ) has a current EV-to-FCF of -7.08. The current EV-to-FCF is -7.08. Former BL Stores' overall GF Score™ is 12/100. 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 Former BL Stores (BIGGQ), the current EV-to-FCF is -7.08 as of Jul. 15, 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.
Former BL Stores Inc, formerly Big Lots Inc is principally engaged in operating discount retail stores. The company provides a broad range of merchandise, including food, consumables, soft home products, hard home products, furniture, electronics and accessories, and seasonal products. The company sources the merchandise from traditional and close-out channels. In addition to merchandise, the company sells gift cards, issues merchandise credits, and more. The company operates stores throughout the United States, with around one-third of its stores in California, Texas, Ohio, and Florida.
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