Marston's (CHIX:MARSL) EV-to-FCF: 13.33 (As of Jul. 01, 2026) — 51% Below Median


CHIX:MARSL Marston's PLC CHIX:MARSL
52 GF Score
Price £0.51
GF Value £0.39
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is Marston's EV-to-FCF?

Marston's CHIX:MARSL +1.40% 52 EV-to-FCF is 13.33 as of Jul. 01, 2026, which is 51% below its 10-year median of 27.43. GuruFocus rates CHIX:MARSL with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of £0.39 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 276 Restaurants companies, Marston's ranks better than 61.23% on this metric.

EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Marston's's Enterprise Value is £1,550.8 Mil. Marston's's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was £116.3 Mil. Therefore, Marston's's EV-to-FCF for today is 13.33.

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

CHIX:MARSl' s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -179.18   Med: 27.43   Max: 117.79
Current: 13.29

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Marston's was 117.79. The lowest was -179.18. And the median was 27.43.

CHIX:MARSl's EV-to-FCF is ranked better than
61.23% of 276 companies
in the Restaurants industry
Industry Median: 17.63 vs CHIX:MARSl: 13.29

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 (2026-07-01), Marston's's stock price is £0.508. Marston's's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was £0.117. Therefore, Marston's's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 4.34.


Marston's  (CHIX:MARSl) 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.

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

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=0.508/0.117
=4.34

Marston's's share price for today is £0.508.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Marston's's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was £0.117.

* 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.


Marston's EV-to-FCF Related Terms


Marston's EV-to-FCF Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Marston's'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.

Marston's EV-to-FCF Chart

Marston's Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
EV-to-FCF
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Marston's Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
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CHIX:MARSL vs MCD, SBUX, YUM: EV-to-FCF Comparison

For the Restaurants subindustry, Marston's'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.


Marston's EV-to-FCF vs Restaurants Industry

For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Marston's's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Marston's EV-to-FCF Calculation

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

EV-to-FCF=Enterprise Value (Today)/Free Cash Flow (TTM)
=1550.827/116.3
=13.33

Marston's's current Enterprise Value is £1,550.8 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Marston's's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was £116.3 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 13.33 mean?
Marston's (CHIX:MARSL) has a EV-to-FCF of 13.33 as of Jul. 01, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Marston's and its competitors. This is 51% below median its historical median of 27.43. According to the industry distribution chart, Marston's ranks #107 out of 276 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 38.8%.
Is Marston's' EV-to-FCF too high?
Marston's' current EV-to-FCF of 13.33 is 51% below median its 10-year median of 27.43. The Restaurants industry median EV-to-FCF is 17.63. Marston's' value of 13.33 is 24.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Marston's ranks #107 out of 276 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Marston's has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Marston's' EV-to-FCF compare to MCD and SBUX?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Marston's ranks #107 out of 276 companies for EV-to-FCF. This puts Marston's in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 17.63. Marston's' value of 13.33 is 24.4% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 27.43 vs. the industry median of 17.63, Marston's has consistently been below 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 17.63, based on 276 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. Marston's's current EV-to-FCF of 13.33 is 24.4% below 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 Marston's and its competitors. For the Restaurants industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 17.63 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Marston's's current EV-to-FCF is 13.33, which is 51% below median its own 10-year median of 27.43. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Marston's stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Marston's (CHIX:MARSL) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.39, compared to a current price of £0.51 — trading 30.3% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is 13.33, which is 51% below median its 10-year median of 27.43 and 24.4% below the Restaurants industry median of 17.63. Marston's' overall GF Score™ is 52/100 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 Marston's (CHIX:MARSL), the current EV-to-FCF is 13.33 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 Marston's (CHIX:MARSL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Marston's stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of £0.51 is trading 30.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of £0.39. GuruFocus considers Marston's to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:MARSL:

  • EV-to-FCF: 13.33 (51% below median its 10-year median of 27.43)
  • GF Value™: £0.39 vs. price of £0.51 (30.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 52/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 24.4% below the Restaurants median (#107 of 276)

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


Marston's Business Description

Other Exchanges MARZF:USAMARS:UK
Address Saint Johns Square, Saint Johns House, Wolverhampton, GBR, WV1 4JT
Marston's PLC is a beer brewer and pub operator. It operates more than 1,500 pubs across the United Kingdom under brand names including Marston's Two For One, Milestone Rotisserie, Pitcher & Piano, and Revere. It also licenses and franchises more than 500 other taverns, and it has some locations that offer lodging. The company has five breweries that distribute its beer brands for sale to both out-of-home and at-home customers. Its key beer brands include Hobgoblin, Marston's Pedigree, Wainwright, Ringwood, Brakspear, and Banks's. Roughly 20% of the company's revenue comes from the brewing business; the rest comes from its pub businesses. Virtually all revenue is generated in the United Kingdom.
52GF Score

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