Smiths NewsCHIX:SNWSL +6.23%51 EV-to-FCF is 3.64 as of Jun. 30, 2026, which is 44% below its 10-year median of 6.45. GuruFocus rates CHIX:SNWSL with a GF Score™ of 51/100 and a GF Value™ of £0.54 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 611 Media - Diversified companies, Smiths News ranks better than 80.36% on this metric.
EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Smiths News's Enterprise Value is £189 Mil.
Smiths News's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was £52 Mil. Therefore, Smiths News's EV-to-FCF for today is 3.64.
The historical rank and industry rank for Smiths News's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:SNWSl'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.33 Med: 6.45 Max: 15.72
Current: 3.52
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Smiths News was 15.72. The lowest was 2.33. And the median was 6.45.
CHIX:SNWSl's EV-to-FCF is ranked better than 80.36% of 611
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 11.49
vs CHIX:SNWSl: 3.52
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.
Smiths News's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Smiths News's share price for today is £0.716.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Smiths News's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was £0.107.
* 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.
Smiths News EV-to-FCF Related Terms
Smiths News EV-to-FCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Smiths News'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 Publishing subindustry, Smiths News'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.
Smiths News EV-to-FCF vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Smiths News's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Smiths News's EV-to-FCF falls into.
Smiths News's current Enterprise Value is £189 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Smiths News's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was £52 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.
Smiths News (CHIX:SNWSL) has a EV-to-FCF of 3.64 as of Jun. 30, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Smiths News and its competitors. This is 44% below median its historical median of 6.45. Over the past decade, Smiths News' EV-to-FCF has ranged from 2.33 to 15.72. According to the industry distribution chart, Smiths News ranks #120 out of 611 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 19.6%.
Is Smiths News' EV-to-FCF too high?
Smiths News' current EV-to-FCF of 3.64 is 44% below median its 10-year median of 6.45. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.33 to a high of 15.72. The Media - Diversified industry median EV-to-FCF is 11.49. Smiths News' value of 3.64 is 68.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Smiths News ranks #120 out of 611 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Smiths News has a GF Score™ of 51/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Smiths News' EV-to-FCF compare to NYT and WLY?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Smiths News ranks #120 out of 611 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places Smiths News in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 11.49. Smiths News' value of 3.64 is 68.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Smiths News' own EV-to-FCF has ranged from 2.33 to 15.72 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.45 vs. the industry median of 11.49, Smiths News 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Media - Diversified companies is 11.49, based on 611 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. Smiths News's current EV-to-FCF of 3.64 is 68.3% 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 Smiths News and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 11.49 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Smiths News's current EV-to-FCF is 3.64, which is 44% below median its own 10-year median of 6.45. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Smiths News stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Smiths News (CHIX:SNWSL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.54, compared to a current price of £0.72 — trading 32.6% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is 3.64, which is 44% below median its 10-year median of 6.45 and 68.3% below the Media - Diversified industry median of 11.49. Smiths News' overall GF Score™ is 51/100 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 Smiths News (CHIX:SNWSL), the current EV-to-FCF is 3.64 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.
Is Smiths News (CHIX:SNWSL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Smiths News stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of £0.72 is trading 32.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of £0.54.
GuruFocus considers Smiths News to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:SNWSL:
EV-to-FCF: 3.64 (44% below median its 10-year median of 6.45)
GF Value™: £0.54 vs. price of £0.72 (32.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 68.3% below the Media - Diversified median (#120 of 611)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:SNWSL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Smiths News PLC is a UK wholesaler of newspapers and magazines, providing nationwide early-morning distribution and logistics services. The company supplies newspapers, magazines, and related products to a wide network of retail outlets, supported by integrated services such as warehousing, pick-and-pack, returns collection, recycling, invoicing, and market insight. Operating through a hub-and-spoke distribution network across England and Wales, Smiths News delivers seven days a week, reaching locations from urban centres to remote rural communities, and also offers recycling and waste management solutions through its dedicated recycling operations.
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