CSV (Carriage Services) EV-to-FCF: -62.21 (As of Jun. 24, 2026)


CSV Carriage Services Inc CSV
76 GF Score
Price $38.64
GF Value $38.78
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Carriage Services EV-to-FCF?

Carriage Services CSV -1.90% 76 EV-to-FCF is -62.21 as of Jun. 24, 2026. GuruFocus rates CSV with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of $38.78 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 61 Personal Services companies, Carriage Services ranks worse than 1639342.62% on this metric.

EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Carriage Services's Enterprise Value is $1,156.4 Mil. Carriage Services's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-18.6 Mil. Therefore, Carriage Services's EV-to-FCF for today is -62.21.

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

CSV' s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -451.58   Med: 27.74   Max: 1060.77
Current: -62.21

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Carriage Services was 1060.77. The lowest was -451.58. And the median was 27.74.

CSV's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than
100% of 61 companies
in the Personal Services industry
Industry Median: 14.42 vs CSV: -62.21

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 (2026-06-24), Carriage Services's stock price is $38.64. Carriage Services's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $2.760. Therefore, Carriage Services's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 14.00.


Carriage Services  (NYSE:CSV) 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.

Carriage Services's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=38.64/2.760
=14.00

Carriage Services's share price for today is $38.64.
Carriage Services'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 $2.760.

* 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.


Carriage Services EV-to-FCF Related Terms


Carriage Services EV-to-FCF Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Carriage Services'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.

Carriage Services EV-to-FCF Chart

Carriage Services Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-FCF
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Carriage Services Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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 37.87 33.96 -71.08 -64.19 -68.21

CSV vs MED, RGS, VGES: EV-to-FCF Comparison

For the Personal Services subindustry, Carriage Services'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.


Carriage Services EV-to-FCF vs Personal Services Industry

For the Personal Services industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Carriage Services's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Carriage Services EV-to-FCF Calculation

Carriage Services's EV-to-FCF for today is calculated as:

EV-to-FCF=Enterprise Value (Today)/Free Cash Flow (TTM)
=1156.447/-18.588
=-62.21

Carriage Services's current Enterprise Value is $1,156.4 Mil.
Carriage Services'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 $-18.6 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 -62.21 mean?
Carriage Services (CSV) has a EV-to-FCF of -62.21 as of Jun. 24, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Carriage Services and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Carriage Services ranks #999999 out of 61 companies in the Personal Services industry.
Is Carriage Services' EV-to-FCF too high?
Carriage Services' current EV-to-FCF is -62.21. Based on the distribution chart, Carriage Services ranks #999999 out of 61 companies in the Personal Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Carriage Services has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Carriage Services' EV-to-FCF compare to MED and RGS?
According to the Personal Services industry distribution chart, Carriage Services ranks #999999 out of 61 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places Carriage Services in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 14.42. 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 Personal Services company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Personal Services companies is 14.42, based on 61 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 Carriage Services and its competitors. For the Personal Services industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 14.42 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Carriage Services's current EV-to-FCF is -62.21. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Carriage Services stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Carriage Services (CSV) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $38.78, compared to a current price of $38.64 — trading 0.4% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is -62.21. Carriage Services' overall GF Score™ is 76/100 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 Carriage Services (CSV), the current EV-to-FCF is -62.21 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 Carriage Services (CSV) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Carriage Services stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $38.64 is trading 0.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $38.78. GuruFocus considers Carriage Services to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for CSV:

  • EV-to-FCF: -62.21
  • GF Value™: $38.78 vs. price of $38.64 (0.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100 with 4 warning signs

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


Carriage Services Business Description

Other Exchanges C57:Germany
Address 3040 Post Oak Boulevard, Suite 300, Houston, TX, USA, 77056
Carriage Services Inc is a provider of funeral and cemetery services and merchandise in the United States. It operates in two business segments: The Funeral Home Operations segment offers burial, cremation, and consultation services; removes and prepares remains; sells caskets, urns, and related funeral merchandise. The company enables the use of funeral home facilities for visitation, remembrance, and transportation services. The Cemetery Operations segment provides services, such as mausoleum spaces and niches, private estates, lawn crypt gardens, traditional single burial gravesites, and burial vaults. The majority of revenue is derived from The Funeral Home Operations segment.
76GF Score

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