CQS Natural Resources Growth andome (CHIX:CYNL) EV-to-FCF: 57.55 (As of Jul. 27, 2026) — 37% Above Median

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CHIX:CYNL CQS Natural Resources Growth and Income PLC CHIX:CYNL
51 GF Score
Price £1.94
GF Value £0.60
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What is CQS Natural Resources Growth andome EV-to-FCF?

CQS Natural Resources Growth andome CHIX:CYNL 51 EV-to-FCF is 57.55 as of Jul. 27, 2026, which is 37% above its 10-year median of 42.11. GuruFocus rates CHIX:CYNL with a GF Score™ of 51/100 and a GF Value™ of £0.60. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 938 Asset Management companies, CQS Natural Resources Growth andome ranks worse than 86.14% on this metric.

EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, CQS Natural Resources Growth andome's Enterprise Value is £139.96 Mil. CQS Natural Resources Growth andome's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was £2.43 Mil. Therefore, CQS Natural Resources Growth andome's EV-to-FCF for today is 57.55.

The historical rank and industry rank for CQS Natural Resources Growth andome's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:

CHIX:CYNl' s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 21.42   Med: 42.11   Max: 670.83
Current: 57.55

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of CQS Natural Resources Growth andome was 670.83. The lowest was 21.42. And the median was 42.11.

CHIX:CYNl's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than
86.14% of 938 companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 14.495 vs CHIX:CYNl: 57.55

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 (2026-07-27), CQS Natural Resources Growth andome's stock price is £1.935. CQS Natural Resources Growth andome's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was £1.278. Therefore, CQS Natural Resources Growth andome's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 1.51.


CQS Natural Resources Growth andome  (CHIX:CYNl) 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.

CQS Natural Resources Growth andome's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=1.935/1.278
=1.51

CQS Natural Resources Growth andome's share price for today is £1.935.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. CQS Natural Resources Growth andome's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was £1.278.

* 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.


CQS Natural Resources Growth andome EV-to-FCF Related Terms


CQS Natural Resources Growth andome EV-to-FCF Historical Data

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The historical data trend for CQS Natural Resources Growth andome'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.

CQS Natural Resources Growth andome EV-to-FCF Chart

CQS Natural Resources Growth andome Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
EV-to-FCF
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CQS Natural Resources Growth andome Semi-Annual Data
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CHIX:CYNL vs BLK, BX, KKR: EV-to-FCF Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, CQS Natural Resources Growth andome'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.


CQS Natural Resources Growth andome EV-to-FCF vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, CQS Natural Resources Growth andome's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where CQS Natural Resources Growth andome's EV-to-FCF falls into.


CHIX:CYNL
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CQS Natural Resources Growth andome EV-to-FCF Calculation

CQS Natural Resources Growth andome's EV-to-FCF for today is calculated as:

EV-to-FCF=Enterprise Value (Today)/Free Cash Flow (TTM)
=139.964/2.432
=57.55

CQS Natural Resources Growth andome's current Enterprise Value is £139.96 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. CQS Natural Resources Growth andome's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was £2.43 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about EV-to-FCF →
What does a EV-to-FCF of 57.55 mean?
CQS Natural Resources Growth andome (CHIX:CYNL) has a EV-to-FCF of 57.55 as of Jul. 27, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on CQS Natural Resources Growth andome and its competitors. This is 37% above median its historical median of 42.11. Over the past decade, CQS Natural Resources Growth andome's EV-to-FCF has ranged from 21.42 to 670.83. According to the industry distribution chart, CQS Natural Resources Growth andome ranks #808 out of 938 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 86.1%.
Is CQS Natural Resources Growth andome's EV-to-FCF too high?
CQS Natural Resources Growth andome's current EV-to-FCF of 57.55 is 37% above median its 10-year median of 42.11. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 21.42 to a high of 670.83. The Asset Management industry median EV-to-FCF is 14.50. CQS Natural Resources Growth andome's value of 57.55 is 297% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, CQS Natural Resources Growth andome ranks #808 out of 938 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, CQS Natural Resources Growth andome has a GF Score™ of 51/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CQS Natural Resources Growth andome's EV-to-FCF compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, CQS Natural Resources Growth andome ranks #808 out of 938 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places CQS Natural Resources Growth andome in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 14.50. CQS Natural Resources Growth andome's value of 57.55 is 297% above this benchmark. Historically, CQS Natural Resources Growth andome's own EV-to-FCF has ranged from 21.42 to 670.83 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 42.11 vs. the industry median of 14.50, CQS Natural Resources Growth andome 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 an Asset Management company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Asset Management companies is 14.50, based on 938 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. CQS Natural Resources Growth andome's current EV-to-FCF of 57.55 is 297% 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 CQS Natural Resources Growth andome and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 14.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CQS Natural Resources Growth andome's current EV-to-FCF is 57.55, which is 37% above median its own 10-year median of 42.11. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CQS Natural Resources Growth andome stock overvalued right now?
CQS Natural Resources Growth andome (CHIX:CYNL) has a current EV-to-FCF of 57.55. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.60, compared to a current price of £1.94 — trading 222.5% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is 57.55, which is 37% above median its 10-year median of 42.11 and 297% above the Asset Management industry median of 14.50. CQS Natural Resources Growth andome's overall GF Score™ is 51/100 with 2 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 CQS Natural Resources Growth andome (CHIX:CYNL), the current EV-to-FCF is 57.55 as of Jul. 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 CQS Natural Resources Growth andome (CHIX:CYNL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CQS Natural Resources Growth andome stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of £1.94 is trading 222.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of £0.60.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:CYNL:

  • EV-to-FCF: 57.55 (37% above median its 10-year median of 42.11)
  • GF Value™: £0.60 vs. price of £1.94 (222.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 51/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 297% above the Asset Management median (#808 of 938)

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


CQS Natural Resources Growth andome Business Description

Other Exchanges CYN:UK
Address 25 Southampton Buildings, London, GBR, WC2A 1AL
CQS Natural Resources Growth and Income PLC is an investment company. Its objective is to provide shareholders with capital growth and income predominantly from a portfolio of mining and resource equities, as well as mining, resource, and industrial fixed-interest securities. The company invests across the portfolio, including gold, copper, base metals, uranium, oil and gas, silver, shipping, coal, diversified minerals, lithium, palm oil, iron ore, fixed-interest securities, and preference shares.
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