The CooperCOO +4.04%85 EV-to-FCF is 27.65 as of Jun. 24, 2026, which is 34% below its 10-year median of 41.85. GuruFocus rates COO with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of $100.85 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 418 Medical Devices & Instruments companies, The Cooper ranks worse than 57.18% on this metric.
EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, The Cooper's Enterprise Value is $15,746 Mil.
The Cooper's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was $570 Mil. Therefore, The Cooper's EV-to-FCF for today is 27.65.
The historical rank and industry rank for The Cooper's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
COO'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 24.49 Med: 41.85 Max: 180.8
Current: 27.65
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of The Cooper was 180.80. The lowest was 24.49. And the median was 41.85.
COO's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than 57.18% of 418
companies
in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry
Industry Median: 22.66
vs COO: 27.65
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.
The Cooper's share price for today is $68.83.
The Cooper's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $1.180.
* 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.
The Cooper EV-to-FCF Related Terms
The Cooper EV-to-FCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for The Cooper'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 Medical Instruments & Supplies subindustry, The Cooper'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.
The Cooper EV-to-FCF vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry
For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry and Healthcare sector, The Cooper's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where The Cooper's EV-to-FCF falls into.
The Cooper's current Enterprise Value is $15,746 Mil.
The Cooper's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $570 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.
The Cooper (COO) has a EV-to-FCF of 27.65 as of Jun. 24, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on The Cooper and its competitors. This is 34% below median its historical median of 41.85. Over the past decade, The Cooper's EV-to-FCF has ranged from 24.49 to 180.80. According to the industry distribution chart, The Cooper ranks #239 out of 418 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, placing it in the top 57.2%.
Is The Cooper's EV-to-FCF too high?
The Cooper's current EV-to-FCF of 27.65 is 34% below median its 10-year median of 41.85. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 24.49 to a high of 180.80. The Medical Devices & Instruments industry median EV-to-FCF is 22.66. The Cooper's value of 27.65 is 22% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, The Cooper ranks #239 out of 418 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, The Cooper has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The Cooper's EV-to-FCF compare to ALGN and SOLV?
According to the Medical Devices & Instruments industry distribution chart, The Cooper ranks #239 out of 418 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places The Cooper in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 22.66. The Cooper's value of 27.65 is 22% above this benchmark. Historically, The Cooper's own EV-to-FCF has ranged from 24.49 to 180.80 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 41.85 vs. the industry median of 22.66, The Cooper 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 a Medical Devices & Instruments company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Medical Devices & Instruments companies is 22.66, based on 418 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. The Cooper's current EV-to-FCF of 27.65 is 22% 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 The Cooper and its competitors. For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 22.66 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. The Cooper's current EV-to-FCF is 27.65, which is 34% below median its own 10-year median of 41.85. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is The Cooper stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Cooper (COO) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $100.85, compared to a current price of $68.83 — trading 31.8% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is 27.65, which is 34% below median its 10-year median of 41.85 and 22% above the Medical Devices & Instruments industry median of 22.66. The Cooper's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 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 The Cooper (COO), the current EV-to-FCF is 27.65 as of Jun. 24, 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 The Cooper (COO) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Cooper stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $68.83 is trading 31.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $100.85.
GuruFocus considers The Cooper to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for COO:
EV-to-FCF: 27.65 (34% below median its 10-year median of 41.85)
GF Value™: $100.85 vs. price of $68.83 (31.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 22% above the Medical Devices & Instruments median (#239 of 418)
No single metric tells the full story. See the COO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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