CarrefourCHIX:CAP -1.83%72 EV-to-FCF is 4.61 as of Jun. 27, 2026, which is 60% below its 10-year median of 11.62. GuruFocus rates CHIX:CAP with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of €14.72 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 12 warning signs investors should review. Among 210 Retail - Defensive companies, Carrefour ranks better than 89.52% on this metric.
EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Carrefour's Enterprise Value is €11,189 Mil.
Carrefour's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was €2,425 Mil. Therefore, Carrefour's EV-to-FCF for today is 4.61.
The historical rank and industry rank for Carrefour's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:CAp'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.18 Med: 11.62 Max: 53.07
Current: 4.37
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Carrefour was 53.07. The lowest was 3.18. And the median was 11.62.
CHIX:CAp's EV-to-FCF is ranked better than 89.52% of 210
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 17.085
vs CHIX:CAp: 4.37
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.
Carrefour's share price for today is €16.3975.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Carrefour's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was €0.470.
* 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.
Carrefour EV-to-FCF Related Terms
Carrefour EV-to-FCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Carrefour'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 Grocery Stores subindustry, Carrefour'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.
Carrefour EV-to-FCF vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Carrefour's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Carrefour's EV-to-FCF falls into.
Carrefour's current Enterprise Value is €11,189 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Carrefour's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was €2,425 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.
Carrefour (CHIX:CAP) has a EV-to-FCF of 4.61 as of Jun. 27, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Carrefour and its competitors. This is 60% below median its historical median of 11.62. Over the past decade, Carrefour's EV-to-FCF has ranged from 3.18 to 53.07. According to the industry distribution chart, Carrefour ranks #22 out of 210 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 10.5%.
Is Carrefour's EV-to-FCF too high?
Carrefour's current EV-to-FCF of 4.61 is 60% below median its 10-year median of 11.62. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.18 to a high of 53.07. The Retail - Defensive industry median EV-to-FCF is 17.09. Carrefour's value of 4.61 is 73% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Carrefour ranks #22 out of 210 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Carrefour has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Carrefour's EV-to-FCF compare to KR and SFM?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Carrefour ranks #22 out of 210 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places Carrefour in the top 11% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 17.09. Carrefour's value of 4.61 is 73% below this benchmark. Historically, Carrefour's own EV-to-FCF has ranged from 3.18 to 53.07 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 11.62 vs. the industry median of 17.09, Carrefour has consistently been below the industry average. 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 17.09, based on 210 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. Carrefour's current EV-to-FCF of 4.61 is 73% below 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 Carrefour and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 17.09 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Carrefour's current EV-to-FCF is 4.61, which is 60% below median its own 10-year median of 11.62. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Carrefour stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Carrefour (CHIX:CAP) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €14.72, compared to a current price of €16.40 — trading 11.4% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is 4.61, which is 60% below median its 10-year median of 11.62 and 73% below the Retail - Defensive industry median of 17.09. Carrefour's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 12 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 Carrefour (CHIX:CAP), the current EV-to-FCF is 4.61 as of Jun. 27, 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 Carrefour (CHIX:CAP) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Carrefour stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €16.40 is trading 11.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of €14.72.
GuruFocus considers Carrefour to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:CAP:
EV-to-FCF: 4.61 (60% below median its 10-year median of 11.62)
GF Value™: €14.72 vs. price of €16.40 (11.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 73% below the Retail - Defensive median (#22 of 210)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:CAP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Founded in 1959, Carrefour is a multiformat retailer with operations in over 40 countries. Approximately 75% of sales stem from Europe and the rest from Latin America. In France, where Carrefour generates nearly 50% of its total revenue, the firm has a grocery market share of 22%, behind market leader E.Leclerc (24%), according to Kantar. Carrefour operates over 15,000 stores in hypermarket, supermarket, convenience store, and discount store formats. In 2024, Carrefour completed the acquisition of the Cora and Match banners from Louis Delhaize group for an enterprise value of EUR 1.05 billion.
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