FCT (First Trust Senior Floating Rateome Fund II) EV-to-FCF: 12.01 (As of Jul. 18, 2026) — 35% Below Median

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What is First Trust Senior Floating Rateome Fund II EV-to-FCF?

First Trust Senior Floating Rateome Fund II FCT 24 EV-to-FCF is 12.01 as of Jul. 18, 2026, which is 35% below its 10-year median of 18.34. GuruFocus rates FCT with a GF Score™ of 24/100. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 934 Asset Management companies, First Trust Senior Floating Rateome Fund II ranks better than 57.71% on this metric.

EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, First Trust Senior Floating Rateome Fund II's Enterprise Value is $289.34 Mil. First Trust Senior Floating Rateome Fund II's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Nov. 2025 was $24.09 Mil. Therefore, First Trust Senior Floating Rateome Fund II's EV-to-FCF for today is 12.01.

The historical rank and industry rank for First Trust Senior Floating Rateome Fund II's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:

FCT' s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.98   Med: 18.34   Max: 52.45
Current: 12.01

During the past 8 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of First Trust Senior Floating Rateome Fund II was 52.45. The lowest was 2.98. And the median was 18.34.

FCT's EV-to-FCF is ranked better than
57.71% of 934 companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 14.495 vs FCT: 12.01

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 (2026-07-18), First Trust Senior Floating Rateome Fund II's stock price is $9.60. First Trust Senior Floating Rateome Fund II's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Nov. 2025 was $0.650. Therefore, First Trust Senior Floating Rateome Fund II's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 14.77.


First Trust Senior Floating Rateome Fund II  (NYSE:FCT) 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.

First Trust Senior Floating Rateome Fund II's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=9.60/0.650
=14.77

First Trust Senior Floating Rateome Fund II's share price for today is $9.60.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. First Trust Senior Floating Rateome Fund II's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Nov. 2025 was $0.650.

* 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.


First Trust Senior Floating Rateome Fund II EV-to-FCF Related Terms


First Trust Senior Floating Rateome Fund II EV-to-FCF Historical Data

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The historical data trend for First Trust Senior Floating Rateome Fund II'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.

First Trust Senior Floating Rateome Fund II EV-to-FCF Chart

First Trust Senior Floating Rateome Fund II Annual Data
Trend May18 May19 May20 May21 May22 May23 May24 May25
EV-to-FCF
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 19.22 8.84 3.04 6.85 50.78

First Trust Senior Floating Rateome Fund II Semi-Annual Data
Nov17 May18 Nov18 May19 Nov19 May20 Nov20 May21 Nov21 May22 Nov22 May23 Nov23 May24 Nov24 May25 Nov25
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FCT vs GLO, ERC, CPZ: EV-to-FCF Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, First Trust Senior Floating Rateome Fund II'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.


First Trust Senior Floating Rateome Fund II EV-to-FCF vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, First Trust Senior Floating Rateome Fund II's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where First Trust Senior Floating Rateome Fund II's EV-to-FCF falls into.


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First Trust Senior Floating Rateome Fund II EV-to-FCF Calculation

First Trust Senior Floating Rateome Fund II's EV-to-FCF for today is calculated as:

EV-to-FCF=Enterprise Value (Today)/Free Cash Flow (TTM)
=289.336/24.091
=12.01

First Trust Senior Floating Rateome Fund II's current Enterprise Value is $289.34 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. First Trust Senior Floating Rateome Fund II's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Nov. 2025 was $24.09 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 12.01 mean?
First Trust Senior Floating Rateome Fund II (FCT) has a EV-to-FCF of 12.01 as of Jul. 18, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on First Trust Senior Floating Rateome Fund II and its competitors. This is 35% below median its historical median of 18.34. Over the past decade, First Trust Senior Floating Rateome Fund II's EV-to-FCF has ranged from 2.98 to 52.45. According to the industry distribution chart, First Trust Senior Floating Rateome Fund II ranks #395 out of 934 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 42.3%.
Is First Trust Senior Floating Rateome Fund II's EV-to-FCF too high?
First Trust Senior Floating Rateome Fund II's current EV-to-FCF of 12.01 is 35% below median its 10-year median of 18.34. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.98 to a high of 52.45. The Asset Management industry median EV-to-FCF is 14.50. First Trust Senior Floating Rateome Fund II's value of 12.01 is 17.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, First Trust Senior Floating Rateome Fund II ranks #395 out of 934 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, First Trust Senior Floating Rateome Fund II has a GF Score™ of 24/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does First Trust Senior Floating Rateome Fund II's EV-to-FCF compare to GLO and ERC?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, First Trust Senior Floating Rateome Fund II ranks #395 out of 934 companies for EV-to-FCF. This puts First Trust Senior Floating Rateome Fund II in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 14.50. First Trust Senior Floating Rateome Fund II's value of 12.01 is 17.1% below this benchmark. Historically, First Trust Senior Floating Rateome Fund II's own EV-to-FCF has ranged from 2.98 to 52.45 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 18.34 vs. the industry median of 14.50, First Trust Senior Floating Rateome Fund II 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 an Asset Management company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Asset Management companies is 14.50, based on 934 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. First Trust Senior Floating Rateome Fund II's current EV-to-FCF of 12.01 is 17.1% 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 First Trust Senior Floating Rateome Fund II and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 14.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. First Trust Senior Floating Rateome Fund II's current EV-to-FCF is 12.01, which is 35% below median its own 10-year median of 18.34. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is First Trust Senior Floating Rateome Fund II stock overvalued right now?
First Trust Senior Floating Rateome Fund II (FCT) has a current EV-to-FCF of 12.01. The current EV-to-FCF is 12.01, which is 35% below median its 10-year median of 18.34 and 17.1% below the Asset Management industry median of 14.50. First Trust Senior Floating Rateome Fund II's overall GF Score™ is 24/100 with 7 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 First Trust Senior Floating Rateome Fund II (FCT), the current EV-to-FCF is 12.01 as of Jul. 18, 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.

First Trust Senior Floating Rateome Fund II Business Description

Address 120 East Liberty Drive, Suite 400, Wheaton, IL, USA, 60187
First Trust Senior Floating Rate Income Fund II is a United States-based diversified, closed-end management investment company. Its investment objective is to seek a high level of current income. As a secondary objective, it attempts to preserve capital. The fund invests in a portfolio of senior secured floating-rate corporate loans (Senior Loans) of companies from different industries, such as Insurance, Software, Health Care Providers and Services, Professional Services, Health Care Technology, IT Services, and others.
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