Papel Prensa (BUE:PREN1) EV-to-FCF: -7.27 (As of Jul. 12, 2026)


What is Papel Prensa EV-to-FCF?

Papel Prensa BUE:PREN1 EV-to-FCF is -7.27 as of Jul. 12, 2026. The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review.

EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Papel Prensa's Enterprise Value is ARS96,067 Mil. Papel Prensa's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was ARS-13,216 Mil. Therefore, Papel Prensa's EV-to-FCF for today is -7.27.

The historical rank and industry rank for Papel Prensa's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:

BUE:PREN1' s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3821.92   Med: -1.69   Max: 38147.72
Current: -7.27

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Papel Prensa was 38147.72. The lowest was -3821.92. And the median was -1.69.

BUE:PREN1's EV-to-FCF is not ranked
in the Forest Products industry.
Industry Median: 15.715 vs BUE:PREN1: -7.27

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.

As of today (2026-07-12), Papel Prensa's stock price is ARS2.50. Papel Prensa's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was ARS-17.363. Therefore, Papel Prensa's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is At Loss.


Papel Prensa  (BUE:PREN1) 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.

Papel Prensa's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=2.50/-17.363
=At Loss

Papel Prensa's share price for today is ARS2.50.
Papel Prensa'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 ARS-17.363.

* 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.


Papel Prensa EV-to-FCF Related Terms


Papel Prensa EV-to-FCF Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Papel Prensa'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.

Papel Prensa EV-to-FCF Chart

Papel Prensa Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-FCF
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.61 -0.79 -38.20 -0.48 -2.23

Papel Prensa Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
EV-to-FCF Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -0.48 -0.64 -1.69 -2.23 -2.51

Papel Prensa EV-to-FCF Competitor Comparison

For the Paper & Paper Products subindustry, Papel Prensa'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.


Papel Prensa EV-to-FCF vs Forest Products Industry

For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, Papel Prensa's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Papel Prensa's EV-to-FCF falls into.



Papel Prensa EV-to-FCF Calculation

Papel Prensa's EV-to-FCF for today is calculated as:

EV-to-FCF=Enterprise Value (Today)/Free Cash Flow (TTM)
=96067.145/-13215.746
=-7.27

Papel Prensa's current Enterprise Value is ARS96,067 Mil.
Papel Prensa'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 ARS-13,216 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about EV-to-FCF →
What does a EV-to-FCF of -7.27 mean?
Papel Prensa (BUE:PREN1) has a EV-to-FCF of -7.27 as of Jul. 12, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Papel Prensa and its competitors.
Is Papel Prensa's EV-to-FCF too high?
Papel Prensa's current EV-to-FCF is -7.27.
How does Papel Prensa's EV-to-FCF compare to competitors?
Papel Prensa's EV-to-FCF of -7.27 can be compared against companies in the Forest Products industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 15.72. 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 Forest Products company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Forest Products companies is 15.72, based on 144 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 Papel Prensa and its competitors. For the Forest Products industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 15.72 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Papel Prensa's current EV-to-FCF is -7.27. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Papel Prensa stock overvalued right now?
Papel Prensa (BUE:PREN1) has a current EV-to-FCF of -7.27. The stock's GF Value™ is ARS5.14, compared to a current price of ARS2.50 — trading 51.4% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is -7.27. 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 Papel Prensa (BUE:PREN1), the current EV-to-FCF is -7.27 as of Jul. 12, 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.

Papel Prensa Business Description

Address Bartolome Mitre 739, 4th Floor, Buenos Aires, ARG, 1036
Papel Prensa SA operates in the paper industry. It is engaged in the production of newsprint paper. The company is also engaged in the forestry sector. It offers various products, produced for different usage, papers for publications, books, catalogues, notebooks and pads; papers for advertising material and packaging papers.