Standard Life (CHIX:SDLFL) EV-to-FCF: -4.91 (As of Jun. 28, 2026)


CHIX:SDLFL Standard Life PLC CHIX:SDLFL
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Price £8.41
GF Value £10.36
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Standard Life EV-to-FCF?

Standard Life CHIX:SDLFL +0.78% 59 EV-to-FCF is -4.91 as of Jun. 28, 2026. GuruFocus rates CHIX:SDLFL with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of £10.36 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 395 Insurance companies, Standard Life ranks worse than 253164.3% on this metric.

EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Standard Life's Enterprise Value is £4,927 Mil. Standard Life's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was £-1,003 Mil. Therefore, Standard Life's EV-to-FCF for today is -4.91.

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

CHIX:SDLFl' s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -4.96   Med: -0.65   Max: 55.78
Current: -4.91

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Standard Life was 55.78. The lowest was -4.96. And the median was -0.65.

CHIX:SDLFl's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than
100% of 395 companies
in the Insurance industry
Industry Median: 9.32 vs CHIX:SDLFl: -4.91

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 (2026-06-28), Standard Life's stock price is £8.405. Standard Life's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was £-0.471. Therefore, Standard Life's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is At Loss.


Standard Life  (CHIX:SDLFl) 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.

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

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=8.405/-0.471
=At Loss

Standard Life's share price for today is £8.405.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Standard Life's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was £-0.471.

* 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.


Standard Life EV-to-FCF Related Terms


Standard Life EV-to-FCF Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Standard Life'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.

Standard Life EV-to-FCF Chart

Standard Life Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-FCF
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -2.16 2.13 -3.12 -0.04 -3.91

Standard Life Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
EV-to-FCF Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -3.12 0.00 -0.04 0.00 -3.91

CHIX:SDLFL vs AFL, MET, PRU: EV-to-FCF Comparison

For the Insurance - Life subindustry, Standard Life'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.


Standard Life EV-to-FCF vs Insurance Industry

For the Insurance industry and Financial Services sector, Standard Life's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Standard Life EV-to-FCF Calculation

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

EV-to-FCF=Enterprise Value (Today)/Free Cash Flow (TTM)
=4926.564/-1003
=-4.91

Standard Life's current Enterprise Value is £4,927 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Standard Life's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was £-1,003 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 -4.91 mean?
Standard Life (CHIX:SDLFL) has a EV-to-FCF of -4.91 as of Jun. 28, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Standard Life and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Standard Life ranks #999999 out of 395 companies in the Insurance industry.
Is Standard Life's EV-to-FCF too high?
Standard Life's current EV-to-FCF is -4.91. Based on the distribution chart, Standard Life ranks #999999 out of 395 companies in the Insurance industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Standard Life has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Standard Life's EV-to-FCF compare to AFL and MET?
According to the Insurance industry distribution chart, Standard Life ranks #999999 out of 395 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places Standard Life in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 9.32. 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 Insurance company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Insurance companies is 9.32, based on 395 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. 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 Standard Life and its competitors. For the Insurance industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 9.32 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Standard Life's current EV-to-FCF is -4.91. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Standard Life stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Standard Life (CHIX:SDLFL) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £10.36, compared to a current price of £8.41 — trading 18.9% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is -4.91. Standard Life's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 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 Standard Life (CHIX:SDLFL), the current EV-to-FCF is -4.91 as of Jun. 28, 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 Standard Life (CHIX:SDLFL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Standard Life stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of £8.41 is trading 18.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of £10.36. GuruFocus considers Standard Life to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:SDLFL:

  • EV-to-FCF: -4.91
  • GF Value™: £10.36 vs. price of £8.41 (18.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 59/100 with 4 warning signs

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


Standard Life Business Description

Other Exchanges PNXGF:USASDLF:UK36P:Germany
Address 20 Old Bailey, London, GBR, EC4M 7AN
Standard Life PLC provides financial products and services related to savings and retirement planning. It serves customers directly, through financial advisers, and through employer-sponsored pension schemes.
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