Wetherspoon (J D)CHIX:JDWL +0.42%72 EV-to-FCF is 21.71 as of Jul. 04, 2026, which is 4% below its 10-year median of 22.54. GuruFocus rates CHIX:JDWL with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of £8.40 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 277 Restaurants companies, Wetherspoon (J D) ranks worse than 60.29% on this metric.
EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Wetherspoon (J D)'s Enterprise Value is £1,908 Mil.
Wetherspoon (J D)'s Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jul. 2025 was £88 Mil. Therefore, Wetherspoon (J D)'s EV-to-FCF for today is 21.71.
The historical rank and industry rank for Wetherspoon (J D)'s EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:JDWl'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -8184.38 Med: 22.54 Max: 122.51
Current: 21.48
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Wetherspoon (J D) was 122.51. The lowest was -8184.38. And the median was 22.54.
CHIX:JDWl's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than 60.29% of 277
companies
in the Restaurants industry
Industry Median: 17.4
vs CHIX:JDWl: 21.48
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.
Wetherspoon (J D)'s PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Wetherspoon (J D)'s share price for today is £7.185.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Wetherspoon (J D)'s Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jul. 2025 was £0.568.
* 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.
Wetherspoon (J D) EV-to-FCF Related Terms
Wetherspoon (J D) EV-to-FCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Wetherspoon (J D)'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 Restaurants subindustry, Wetherspoon (J D)'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.
Wetherspoon (J D) EV-to-FCF vs Restaurants Industry
For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Wetherspoon (J D)'s EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Wetherspoon (J D)'s EV-to-FCF falls into.
Wetherspoon (J D)'s current Enterprise Value is £1,908 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Wetherspoon (J D)'s Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jul. 2025 was £88 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.
Wetherspoon (J D) (CHIX:JDWL) has a EV-to-FCF of 21.71 as of Jul. 04, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Wetherspoon (J D) and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 22.54. According to the industry distribution chart, Wetherspoon (J D) ranks #167 out of 277 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 60.3%.
Is Wetherspoon (J D)'s EV-to-FCF too high?
Wetherspoon (J D)'s current EV-to-FCF of 21.71 is near median its 10-year median of 22.54. The Restaurants industry median EV-to-FCF is 17.40. Wetherspoon (J D)'s value of 21.71 is 24.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Wetherspoon (J D) ranks #167 out of 277 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Wetherspoon (J D) has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Wetherspoon (J D)'s EV-to-FCF compare to MCD and SBUX?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Wetherspoon (J D) ranks #167 out of 277 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places Wetherspoon (J D) in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 17.40. Wetherspoon (J D)'s value of 21.71 is 24.8% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 22.54 vs. the industry median of 17.40, Wetherspoon (J D) 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 Restaurants company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Restaurants companies is 17.40, based on 277 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. Wetherspoon (J D)'s current EV-to-FCF of 21.71 is 24.8% 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 Wetherspoon (J D) and its competitors. For the Restaurants industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 17.40 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Wetherspoon (J D)'s current EV-to-FCF is 21.71, which is near median its own 10-year median of 22.54. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Wetherspoon (J D) stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wetherspoon (J D) (CHIX:JDWL) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £8.40, compared to a current price of £7.19 — trading 14.5% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is 21.71, which is near median its 10-year median of 22.54 and 24.8% above the Restaurants industry median of 17.40. Wetherspoon (J D)'s overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 5 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 Wetherspoon (J D) (CHIX:JDWL), the current EV-to-FCF is 21.71 as of Jul. 04, 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 Wetherspoon (J D) (CHIX:JDWL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wetherspoon (J D) stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £7.19 is trading 14.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of £8.40.
GuruFocus considers Wetherspoon (J D) to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:JDWL:
EV-to-FCF: 21.71 (near median its 10-year median of 22.54)
GF Value™: £8.40 vs. price of £7.19 (14.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 24.8% above the Restaurants median (#167 of 277)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:JDWL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Wetherspoon (J D) PLC owns and operates close to 1,000 pubs throughout the United Kingdom and Ireland. The pubs generate nearly all of the company's total revenue, but it also has a very small hotel business. Its locations are in or near town centres or in suburban locations. It also has pubs in airports and railway stations. The company leases roughly half of its locations and owns the other half. Majority of its pubs operate under individual brand names. Brands with multiple locations include Wetherspoon's and Moon Under Water.
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