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EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, BNP Paribas's Enterprise Value is $220,442 Mil.
BNP Paribas's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $17,572 Mil. Therefore, BNP Paribas's EV-to-FCF for today is 12.54.
The historical rank and industry rank for BNP Paribas's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
BNPQF'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0 Med: 0 Max: 12.83
Current: 12.54
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of BNP Paribas was 12.83. The lowest was 0.00. And the median was 0.00.
BNPQF's EV-to-FCF is ranked better than 62.48% of 1178
companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 7.335
vs BNPQF: 12.54
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.
BNP Paribas's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
BNP Paribas's share price for today is $114.583.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. BNP Paribas's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $13.480.
* 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.
BNP Paribas EV-to-FCF Related Terms
BNP Paribas EV-to-FCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for BNP Paribas'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 Banks - Regional subindustry, BNP Paribas'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.
BNP Paribas EV-to-FCF vs Banks Industry
For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, BNP Paribas's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where BNP Paribas's EV-to-FCF falls into.
BNP Paribas's current Enterprise Value is $220,442 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. BNP Paribas's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $17,572 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.
BNP Paribas (BNPQF) has a EV-to-FCF of 12.54 as of Sep. 18, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on BNP Paribas and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, BNP Paribas ranks #442 out of 1178 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 37.5%.
Is BNP Paribas' EV-to-FCF too high?
BNP Paribas' current EV-to-FCF is 12.54. The Banks industry median EV-to-FCF is 7.34. BNP Paribas' value of 12.54 is 71% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, BNP Paribas ranks #442 out of 1178 companies in the Banks industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, BNP Paribas has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does BNP Paribas' EV-to-FCF compare to competitors?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, BNP Paribas ranks #442 out of 1178 companies for EV-to-FCF. This puts BNP Paribas in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 7.34. BNP Paribas' value of 12.54 is 71% 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 Banks company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Banks companies is 7.34, based on 1,178 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. BNP Paribas's current EV-to-FCF of 12.54 is 71% 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 BNP Paribas and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 7.34 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. BNP Paribas's current EV-to-FCF is 12.54. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is BNP Paribas stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BNP Paribas (BNPQF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $84.75, compared to a current price of $114.58 — trading 35.2% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is 12.54 and 71% above the Banks industry median of 7.34. BNP Paribas' overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 6 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 BNP Paribas (BNPQF), the current EV-to-FCF is 12.54 as of Sep. 18, 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 BNP Paribas (BNPQF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BNP Paribas stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $114.58 is trading 35.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $84.75.
GuruFocus considers BNP Paribas to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BNPQF:
EV-to-FCF: 12.54
GF Value™: $84.75 vs. price of $114.58 (35.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 71% above the Banks median (#442 of 1178)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BNPQF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
The merger of Banque Nationale de Paris and Paribas created BNP Paribas in 2000, making it the largest publicly traded bank in France. Although BNP Paribas has operations in about 80 countries, it considers France, Italy, and Belgium to be its home markets.
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