Law Debenture (The)CHIX:LWDBL +1.00%37 EV-to-FCF is 34.62 as of Jul. 01, 2026, which is 19% above its 10-year median of 29.09. GuruFocus rates CHIX:LWDBL with a GF Score™ of 37/100 and a GF Value™ of £19.86 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 935 Asset Management companies, Law Debenture (The) ranks worse than 79.14% on this metric.
EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Law Debenture (The)'s Enterprise Value is £1,777.0 Mil.
Law Debenture (The)'s Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was £51.3 Mil. Therefore, Law Debenture (The)'s EV-to-FCF for today is 34.62.
The historical rank and industry rank for Law Debenture (The)'s EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:LWDBl'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 14.83 Med: 29.09 Max: 36.64
Current: 34.57
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Law Debenture (The) was 36.64. The lowest was 14.83. And the median was 29.09.
CHIX:LWDBl's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than 79.14% of 935
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 14.46
vs CHIX:LWDBl: 34.57
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.
Law Debenture (The) (CHIX:LWDBl) 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.
Law Debenture (The)'s PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Law Debenture (The)'s share price for today is £12.10.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Law Debenture (The)'s Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was £2.295.
* 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.
Law Debenture (The) EV-to-FCF Related Terms
Law Debenture (The) EV-to-FCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Law Debenture (The)'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 Asset Management subindustry, Law Debenture (The)'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.
Law Debenture (The) EV-to-FCF vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Law Debenture (The)'s EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Law Debenture (The)'s EV-to-FCF falls into.
Law Debenture (The)'s current Enterprise Value is £1,777.0 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Law Debenture (The)'s Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was £51.3 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.
Law Debenture (The) (CHIX:LWDBL) has a EV-to-FCF of 34.62 as of Jul. 01, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Law Debenture (The) and its competitors. This is 19% above median its historical median of 29.09. Over the past decade, Law Debenture (The)'s EV-to-FCF has ranged from 14.83 to 36.64. According to the industry distribution chart, Law Debenture (The) ranks #740 out of 935 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 79.1%.
Is Law Debenture (The)'s EV-to-FCF too high?
Law Debenture (The)'s current EV-to-FCF of 34.62 is 19% above median its 10-year median of 29.09. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 14.83 to a high of 36.64. The Asset Management industry median EV-to-FCF is 14.46. Law Debenture (The)'s value of 34.62 is 139.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Law Debenture (The) ranks #740 out of 935 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Law Debenture (The) has a GF Score™ of 37/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Law Debenture (The)'s EV-to-FCF compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Law Debenture (The) ranks #740 out of 935 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places Law Debenture (The) in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 14.46. Law Debenture (The)'s value of 34.62 is 139.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Law Debenture (The)'s own EV-to-FCF has ranged from 14.83 to 36.64 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 29.09 vs. the industry median of 14.46, Law Debenture (The) 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 14.46, based on 935 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. Law Debenture (The)'s current EV-to-FCF of 34.62 is 139.4% 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 Law Debenture (The) and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 14.46 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Law Debenture (The)'s current EV-to-FCF is 34.62, which is 19% above median its own 10-year median of 29.09. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Law Debenture (The) stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Law Debenture (The) (CHIX:LWDBL) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is £19.86, compared to a current price of £12.10 — trading 39.1% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is 34.62, which is 19% above median its 10-year median of 29.09 and 139.4% above the Asset Management industry median of 14.46. Law Debenture (The)'s overall GF Score™ is 37/100 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 Law Debenture (The) (CHIX:LWDBL), the current EV-to-FCF is 34.62 as of Jul. 01, 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 Law Debenture (The) (CHIX:LWDBL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Law Debenture (The) stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £12.10 is trading 39.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of £19.86.
GuruFocus considers Law Debenture (The) to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:LWDBL:
EV-to-FCF: 34.62 (19% above median its 10-year median of 29.09)
GF Value™: £19.86 vs. price of £12.10 (39.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 139.4% above the Asset Management median (#740 of 935)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:LWDBL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Law Debenture Corp (The) PLC is a UK-based investment trust. The company's main investment objectives are to achieve long-term capital growth in real terms and steadily increase income. It holds a diversified portfolio of investments including various sectors such as Oil and Gas, Basic Materials, Consumer goods, Financials, and Technology across the globe. The company has two reportable segments namely Investment portfolio and Independent professional services. The company generates maximum revenue from the Investment portfolio segment. he group has a presence in the United Kingdom, North America, Europe, Japan, and other countries.
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