Carclo (CHIX:CARL) EV-to-FCF: 37.18 (As of Jul. 11, 2026) — 787% Above Median


CHIX:CARL Carclo PLC CHIX:CARL
48 GF Score
Price £0.33
GF Value £0.24
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Carclo EV-to-FCF?

Carclo CHIX:CARL +8.20% 48 EV-to-FCF is 37.18 as of Jul. 11, 2026, which is 787% above its 10-year median of 4.19. GuruFocus rates CHIX:CARL with a GF Score™ of 48/100 and a GF Value™ of £0.24 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 844 Vehicles & Parts companies, Carclo ranks worse than 72.63% on this metric.

EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Carclo's Enterprise Value is £48.0 Mil. Carclo's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was £1.3 Mil. Therefore, Carclo's EV-to-FCF for today is 37.18.

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

CHIX:CARl' s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -63.55   Med: 4.19   Max: 71.9
Current: 36.9

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Carclo was 71.90. The lowest was -63.55. And the median was 4.19.

CHIX:CARl's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than
72.63% of 844 companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 17.09 vs CHIX:CARl: 36.90

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 (2026-07-11), Carclo's stock price is £0.33. Carclo's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was £0.036. Therefore, Carclo's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 9.17.


Carclo  (CHIX:CARl) 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.

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

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=0.33/0.036
=9.17

Carclo's share price for today is £0.33.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Carclo's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was £0.036.

* 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.


Carclo EV-to-FCF Related Terms


Carclo EV-to-FCF Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Carclo'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.

Carclo EV-to-FCF Chart

Carclo Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
EV-to-FCF
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Carclo Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 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 4.76 0.00 3.52 0.00 43.67

CHIX:CARL vs ORLY, AZO, GPC: EV-to-FCF Comparison

For the Auto Parts subindustry, Carclo'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.


Carclo EV-to-FCF vs Vehicles & Parts Industry

For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Carclo's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Carclo EV-to-FCF Calculation

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

EV-to-FCF=Enterprise Value (Today)/Free Cash Flow (TTM)
=47.958/1.29
=37.18

Carclo's current Enterprise Value is £48.0 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Carclo's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was £1.3 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 37.18 mean?
Carclo (CHIX:CARL) has a EV-to-FCF of 37.18 as of Jul. 11, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Carclo and its competitors. This is 787% above median its historical median of 4.19. According to the industry distribution chart, Carclo ranks #613 out of 844 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 72.6%.
Is Carclo's EV-to-FCF too high?
Carclo's current EV-to-FCF of 37.18 is 787% above median its 10-year median of 4.19. The Vehicles & Parts industry median EV-to-FCF is 17.09. Carclo's value of 37.18 is 117.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Carclo ranks #613 out of 844 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Carclo has a GF Score™ of 48/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Carclo's EV-to-FCF compare to ORLY and AZO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Carclo ranks #613 out of 844 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places Carclo in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 17.09. Carclo's value of 37.18 is 117.6% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 4.19 vs. the industry median of 17.09, Carclo has consistently been above 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Vehicles & Parts companies is 17.09, based on 844 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. Carclo's current EV-to-FCF of 37.18 is 117.6% 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 Carclo and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts 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. Carclo's current EV-to-FCF is 37.18, which is 787% above median its own 10-year median of 4.19. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Carclo stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Carclo (CHIX:CARL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.24, compared to a current price of £0.33 — trading 37.5% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is 37.18, which is 787% above median its 10-year median of 4.19 and 117.6% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 17.09. Carclo's overall GF Score™ is 48/100 with 3 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 Carclo (CHIX:CARL), the current EV-to-FCF is 37.18 as of Jul. 11, 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 Carclo (CHIX:CARL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Carclo stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of £0.33 is trading 37.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of £0.24. GuruFocus considers Carclo to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:CARL:

  • EV-to-FCF: 37.18 (787% above median its 10-year median of 4.19)
  • GF Value™: £0.24 vs. price of £0.33 (37.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 48/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 117.6% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#613 of 844)

No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:CARL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Carclo Business Description

Other Exchanges CAR:UKC1Y:Germany
Address 47 Wates Way, Mitcham, Surrey, GBR, CR4 4HR
Carclo PLC is a technology-led plastics group that is engaged in three segments: CTP, Aerospace, and Central. The CTP segment supplies value-adding engineered solutions for the life sciences, optical, and precision component industries. This business operates internationally in a fast-growing and dynamic market underpinned by rapid technological development. The Aerospace segment supplies systems to the manufacturing and aerospace industries. The Central segment relates to central costs and non-trading companies. Geographically, it operates in the regions of the UK, Rest of Europe, North America and Rest of the world.
48GF Score

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