CapitaCHIX:CPIL -2.30%58 EV-to-FCF is -18.83 as of Jun. 28, 2026. GuruFocus rates CHIX:CPIL with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of £2.24 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 719 Business Services companies, Capita ranks worse than 139081.92% on this metric.
EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Capita's Enterprise Value is £810 Mil.
Capita's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was £-43 Mil. Therefore, Capita's EV-to-FCF for today is -18.83.
The historical rank and industry rank for Capita's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:CPIl'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -21.3 Med: -5.18 Max: 83.19
Current: -18.83
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Capita was 83.19. The lowest was -21.30. And the median was -5.18.
CHIX:CPIl's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than 100% of 719
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 12.25
vs CHIX:CPIl: -18.83
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 (2026-06-28), Capita's stock price is £2.9725.
Capita's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was £-1.441. Therefore, Capita's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is At Loss.
Capita (CHIX:CPIl) 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.
Capita's share price for today is £2.9725.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Capita's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was £-1.441.
* 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.
Capita EV-to-FCF Related Terms
Capita EV-to-FCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Capita'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.
CHIX:CPIL vs CTAS, CPRT, ULS: EV-to-FCF Comparison
For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, Capita'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.
Capita EV-to-FCF vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Capita's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Capita's EV-to-FCF falls into.
Capita's current Enterprise Value is £810 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Capita's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was £-43 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.
Capita (CHIX:CPIL) has a EV-to-FCF of -18.83 as of Jun. 28, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Capita and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Capita ranks #999999 out of 719 companies in the Business Services industry.
Is Capita's EV-to-FCF too high?
Capita's current EV-to-FCF is -18.83. Based on the distribution chart, Capita ranks #999999 out of 719 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Capita has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Capita's EV-to-FCF compare to CTAS and CPRT?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Capita ranks #999999 out of 719 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places Capita in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 12.25. 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 Business Services company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Business Services companies is 12.25, based on 719 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 Capita and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 12.25 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Capita's current EV-to-FCF is -18.83. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Capita stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Capita (CHIX:CPIL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £2.24, compared to a current price of £2.97 — trading 32.7% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is -18.83. Capita's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 with 4 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 Capita (CHIX:CPIL), the current EV-to-FCF is -18.83 as of Jun. 28, 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 Capita (CHIX:CPIL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Capita stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of £2.97 is trading 32.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of £2.24.
GuruFocus considers Capita to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:CPIL:
EV-to-FCF: -18.83
GF Value™: £2.24 vs. price of £2.97 (32.7% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:CPIL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Capita PLC is a provider of business process services, driven by data, technology, and people focused on creating useful outcomes and value by working collaboratively with its clients as partners. The company provides consulting, transformation, and professional delivery services, drawing on its practical experience, and provides digitally enabled services and solutions, often under multi-year contracts. It operates across two divisions: Capita Public Service and Capita Experience. The company derives a majority of its revenue from the United Kingdom.
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