Ruffer Investment CoCHIX:RICAL 40 EV-to-FCF is 7.12 as of Jun. 30, 2026. GuruFocus rates CHIX:RICAL with a GF Score™ of 40/100. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 937 Asset Management companies, Ruffer Investment Co ranks better than 75.67% on this metric.
EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Ruffer Investment Co's Enterprise Value is £852.42 Mil.
Ruffer Investment Co's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was £119.65 Mil. Therefore, Ruffer Investment Co's EV-to-FCF for today is 7.12.
The historical rank and industry rank for Ruffer Investment Co's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:RICAl'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -631.73 Med: -7.86 Max: 684.65
Current: 7.14
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Ruffer Investment Co was 684.65. The lowest was -631.73. And the median was -7.86.
CHIX:RICAl's EV-to-FCF is ranked better than 75.67% of 937
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 14.52
vs CHIX:RICAl: 7.14
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.
Ruffer Investment Co (CHIX:RICAl) 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.
Ruffer Investment Co's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Ruffer Investment Co's share price for today is £2.675.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Ruffer Investment Co's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was £0.283.
* 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.
Ruffer Investment Co EV-to-FCF Related Terms
Ruffer Investment Co EV-to-FCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Ruffer Investment Co'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, Ruffer Investment Co'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.
Ruffer Investment Co EV-to-FCF vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Ruffer Investment Co's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ruffer Investment Co's EV-to-FCF falls into.
Ruffer Investment Co's current Enterprise Value is £852.42 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Ruffer Investment Co's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was £119.65 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.
Ruffer Investment Co (CHIX:RICAL) has a EV-to-FCF of 7.12 as of Jun. 30, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Ruffer Investment Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Ruffer Investment Co ranks #228 out of 937 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 24.3%.
Is Ruffer Investment Co's EV-to-FCF too high?
Ruffer Investment Co's current EV-to-FCF is 7.12. The Asset Management industry median EV-to-FCF is 14.52. Ruffer Investment Co's value of 7.12 is 51% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ruffer Investment Co ranks #228 out of 937 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Ruffer Investment Co has a GF Score™ of 40/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ruffer Investment Co's EV-to-FCF compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Ruffer Investment Co ranks #228 out of 937 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places Ruffer Investment Co in the top 24% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 14.52. Ruffer Investment Co's value of 7.12 is 51% below this benchmark. 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 14.52, based on 937 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. Ruffer Investment Co's current EV-to-FCF of 7.12 is 51% 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 Ruffer Investment Co and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 14.52 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ruffer Investment Co's current EV-to-FCF is 7.12. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ruffer Investment Co stock overvalued right now?
Ruffer Investment Co (CHIX:RICAL) has a current EV-to-FCF of 7.12. The current EV-to-FCF is 7.12 and 51% below the Asset Management industry median of 14.52. Ruffer Investment Co's overall GF Score™ is 40/100 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 Ruffer Investment Co (CHIX:RICAL), the current EV-to-FCF is 7.12 as of Jun. 30, 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.
Ruffer Investment Co Ltd is a closed-end investment company. Its principal objective is to achieve a positive total annual return, after all expenses, of at least twice the Bank of England Bank Rate. The company adopts a stock picking approach and invests across a broad range of assets, geographies, and sectors including listed or quoted equities or equity-related securities, options, and bonds that are issued by corporate issuers, supra-nationals, or government organizations and investment in funds. It uses derivatives, including futures, options, swap agreements, structured products, warrants, and forward currency contracts, for efficient portfolio management. The majority part of the company's revenue comes from investment income such as dividends and interest.
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