CarlsmedCARL +3.74%12 EV-to-FCF is -6.30 as of Jun. 25, 2026. GuruFocus rates CARL with a GF Score™ of 12/100. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 410 Healthcare Providers & Services companies, Carlsmed ranks worse than 243902.2% on this metric.
EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Carlsmed's Enterprise Value is $221.58 Mil.
Carlsmed's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-35.15 Mil. Therefore, Carlsmed's EV-to-FCF for today is -6.30.
The historical rank and industry rank for Carlsmed's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
CARL'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -9.76 Med: -6.14 Max: -1.53
Current: -6.3
During the past 3 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Carlsmed was -1.53. The lowest was -9.76. And the median was -6.14.
CARL's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than 100% of 410
companies
in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry
Industry Median: 17.47
vs CARL: -6.30
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.
Carlsmed's share price for today is $11.085.
Carlsmed'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 $-2.510.
* 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.
Carlsmed EV-to-FCF Related Terms
Carlsmed EV-to-FCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Carlsmed'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 Health Information Services subindustry, Carlsmed'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.
Carlsmed EV-to-FCF vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry
For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, Carlsmed's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Carlsmed's EV-to-FCF falls into.
Carlsmed's current Enterprise Value is $221.58 Mil.
Carlsmed'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 $-35.15 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.
Carlsmed (CARL) has a EV-to-FCF of -6.30 as of Jun. 25, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Carlsmed and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Carlsmed ranks #999999 out of 410 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry.
Is Carlsmed's EV-to-FCF too high?
Carlsmed's current EV-to-FCF is -6.30. Based on the distribution chart, Carlsmed ranks #999999 out of 410 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Carlsmed has a GF Score™ of 12/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Carlsmed's EV-to-FCF compare to SLP and SOPH?
According to the Healthcare Providers & Services industry distribution chart, Carlsmed ranks #999999 out of 410 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places Carlsmed in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 17.47. 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 Healthcare Providers & Services company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Healthcare Providers & Services companies is 17.47, based on 410 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 Carlsmed and its competitors. For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 17.47 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Carlsmed's current EV-to-FCF is -6.30. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Carlsmed stock overvalued right now?
Carlsmed (CARL) has a current EV-to-FCF of -6.30. The current EV-to-FCF is -6.30. Carlsmed's overall GF Score™ is 12/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Carlsmed (CARL), the current EV-to-FCF is -6.30 as of Jun. 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.
Carlsmed Inc is a commercial-stage medical technology company focused on developing AI-enabled personalized solutions for spine surgery. The company operates as a single operating and reportable segment engaged in the design, manufacture, and marketing of its Aprevo technology platform, which provides customized surgical planning and implants for lumbar and cervical spine fusion procedures, mainly sold to hospitals and ambulatory surgical centers.
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