CognaEducacaoCOGNY -0.09%58 EV-to-FCF is 12.49 as of Jul. 03, 2026, which is 46% below its 10-year median of 22.93. GuruFocus rates COGNY with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.60 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 197 Education companies, CognaEducacao ranks worse than 59.9% on this metric.
EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, CognaEducacao's Enterprise Value is $1,951 Mil.
CognaEducacao's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $156 Mil. Therefore, CognaEducacao's EV-to-FCF for today is 12.49.
The historical rank and industry rank for CognaEducacao's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
COGNY'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -454.38 Med: 22.93 Max: 182.62
Current: 12.49
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of CognaEducacao was 182.62. The lowest was -454.38. And the median was 22.93.
COGNY's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than 59.9% of 197
companies
in the Education industry
Industry Median: 9.4
vs COGNY: 12.49
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.
CognaEducacao's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
CognaEducacao's share price for today is $0.4552.
CognaEducacao's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $0.062.
* 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.
CognaEducacao EV-to-FCF Related Terms
CognaEducacao EV-to-FCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for CognaEducacao'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 Education & Training Services subindustry, CognaEducacao'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.
CognaEducacao EV-to-FCF vs Education Industry
For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, CognaEducacao's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where CognaEducacao's EV-to-FCF falls into.
CognaEducacao's current Enterprise Value is $1,951 Mil.
CognaEducacao's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $156 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.
CognaEducacao (COGNY) has a EV-to-FCF of 12.49 as of Jul. 03, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on CognaEducacao and its competitors. This is 46% below median its historical median of 22.93. According to the industry distribution chart, CognaEducacao ranks #118 out of 197 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 59.9%.
Is CognaEducacao's EV-to-FCF too high?
CognaEducacao's current EV-to-FCF of 12.49 is 46% below median its 10-year median of 22.93. The Education industry median EV-to-FCF is 9.40. CognaEducacao's value of 12.49 is 32.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, CognaEducacao ranks #118 out of 197 companies in the Education industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, CognaEducacao has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CognaEducacao's EV-to-FCF compare to EDU and TAL?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, CognaEducacao ranks #118 out of 197 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places CognaEducacao in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 9.40. CognaEducacao's value of 12.49 is 32.9% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 22.93 vs. the industry median of 9.40, CognaEducacao 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 Education company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Education companies is 9.40, based on 197 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. CognaEducacao's current EV-to-FCF of 12.49 is 32.9% 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 CognaEducacao and its competitors. For the Education industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 9.40 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CognaEducacao's current EV-to-FCF is 12.49, which is 46% below median its own 10-year median of 22.93. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CognaEducacao stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CognaEducacao (COGNY) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.60, compared to a current price of $0.46 — trading 24.1% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is 12.49, which is 46% below median its 10-year median of 22.93 and 32.9% above the Education industry median of 9.40. CognaEducacao's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 with 3 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 CognaEducacao (COGNY), the current EV-to-FCF is 12.49 as of Jul. 03, 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 CognaEducacao (COGNY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CognaEducacao stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $0.46 is trading 24.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $0.60.
GuruFocus considers CognaEducacao to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for COGNY:
EV-to-FCF: 12.49 (46% below median its 10-year median of 22.93)
GF Value™: $0.60 vs. price of $0.46 (24.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 32.9% above the Education median (#118 of 197)
No single metric tells the full story. See the COGNY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
CognaEducacao SA is one of those private educational organizations in Brazil and around the world. The company's segment includes Kroton; Vasta and Saber. It generates the maximum of its revenue from the Kroton segment.
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