FFC EV-to-FCF: 21.69 (As of Sep. 02, 2026) — Near Median

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FFC Flaherty & Crumrine Preferred and Income Securities Fund Incorporated FFC
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What is Flaherty & Crumrine Preferred andome Securities Fundorporated EV-to-FCF?

Flaherty & Crumrine Preferred andome Securities Fundorporated FFC -0.38% 32 EV-to-FCF is 21.69 as of Sep. 02, 2026, which is 8% below its 10-year median of 23.53. GuruFocus rates FFC with a GF Score™ of 32/100. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 941 Asset Management companies, Flaherty & Crumrine Preferred andome Securities Fundorporated ranks worse than 64.61% on this metric.

EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Flaherty & Crumrine Preferred andome Securities Fundorporated's Enterprise Value is $1,266.10 Mil. Flaherty & Crumrine Preferred andome Securities Fundorporated's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 was $58.38 Mil. Therefore, Flaherty & Crumrine Preferred andome Securities Fundorporated's EV-to-FCF for today is 21.69.

The historical rank and industry rank for Flaherty & Crumrine Preferred andome Securities Fundorporated's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:

FFC' s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -34.37   Med: 23.53   Max: 29.09
Current: 21.69

During the past 9 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Flaherty & Crumrine Preferred andome Securities Fundorporated was 29.09. The lowest was -34.37. And the median was 23.53.

FFC's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than
64.61% of 941 companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 14.31 vs FFC: 21.69

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 (2026-09-02), Flaherty & Crumrine Preferred andome Securities Fundorporated's stock price is $15.86. Flaherty & Crumrine Preferred andome Securities Fundorporated's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 was $1.739. Therefore, Flaherty & Crumrine Preferred andome Securities Fundorporated's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 9.12.


Flaherty & Crumrine Preferred andome Securities Fundorporated  (NYSE:FFC) 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.

Flaherty & Crumrine Preferred andome Securities Fundorporated's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=15.86/1.739
=9.12

Flaherty & Crumrine Preferred andome Securities Fundorporated's share price for today is $15.86.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Flaherty & Crumrine Preferred andome Securities Fundorporated's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 was $1.739.

* 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.


Flaherty & Crumrine Preferred andome Securities Fundorporated EV-to-FCF Related Terms


Flaherty & Crumrine Preferred andome Securities Fundorporated EV-to-FCF Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Flaherty & Crumrine Preferred andome Securities Fundorporated'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.

Flaherty & Crumrine Preferred andome Securities Fundorporated EV-to-FCF Chart

Flaherty & Crumrine Preferred andome Securities Fundorporated Annual Data
Trend Nov17 Nov18 Nov19 Nov20 Nov21 Nov22 Nov23 Nov24 Nov25
EV-to-FCF
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Flaherty & Crumrine Preferred andome Securities Fundorporated Semi-Annual Data
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FFC vs BCSF, RMT, BTO: EV-to-FCF Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Flaherty & Crumrine Preferred andome Securities Fundorporated'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.


Flaherty & Crumrine Preferred andome Securities Fundorporated EV-to-FCF vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Flaherty & Crumrine Preferred andome Securities Fundorporated's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Flaherty & Crumrine Preferred andome Securities Fundorporated's EV-to-FCF falls into.


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Flaherty & Crumrine Preferred andome Securities Fundorporated EV-to-FCF Calculation

Flaherty & Crumrine Preferred andome Securities Fundorporated's EV-to-FCF for today is calculated as:

EV-to-FCF=Enterprise Value (Today)/Free Cash Flow (TTM)
=1266.102/58.384
=21.69

Flaherty & Crumrine Preferred andome Securities Fundorporated's current Enterprise Value is $1,266.10 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Flaherty & Crumrine Preferred andome Securities Fundorporated's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 was $58.38 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 21.69 mean?
Flaherty & Crumrine Preferred andome Securities Fundorporated (FFC) has a EV-to-FCF of 21.69 as of Sep. 02, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Flaherty & Crumrine Preferred andome Securities Fundorporated and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 23.53. According to the industry distribution chart, Flaherty & Crumrine Preferred andome Securities Fundorporated ranks #608 out of 941 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 64.6%.
Is Flaherty & Crumrine Preferred andome Securities Fundorporated's EV-to-FCF too high?
Flaherty & Crumrine Preferred andome Securities Fundorporated's current EV-to-FCF of 21.69 is near median its 10-year median of 23.53. The Asset Management industry median EV-to-FCF is 14.31. Flaherty & Crumrine Preferred andome Securities Fundorporated's value of 21.69 is 51.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Flaherty & Crumrine Preferred andome Securities Fundorporated ranks #608 out of 941 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Flaherty & Crumrine Preferred andome Securities Fundorporated has a GF Score™ of 32/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Flaherty & Crumrine Preferred andome Securities Fundorporated's EV-to-FCF compare to BCSF and RMT?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Flaherty & Crumrine Preferred andome Securities Fundorporated ranks #608 out of 941 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places Flaherty & Crumrine Preferred andome Securities Fundorporated in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 14.31. Flaherty & Crumrine Preferred andome Securities Fundorporated's value of 21.69 is 51.6% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 23.53 vs. the industry median of 14.31, Flaherty & Crumrine Preferred andome Securities Fundorporated 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 Asset Management company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Asset Management companies is 14.31, based on 941 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. Flaherty & Crumrine Preferred andome Securities Fundorporated's current EV-to-FCF of 21.69 is 51.6% 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 Flaherty & Crumrine Preferred andome Securities Fundorporated and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 14.31 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Flaherty & Crumrine Preferred andome Securities Fundorporated's current EV-to-FCF is 21.69, which is near median its own 10-year median of 23.53. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Flaherty & Crumrine Preferred andome Securities Fundorporated stock overvalued right now?
Flaherty & Crumrine Preferred andome Securities Fundorporated (FFC) has a current EV-to-FCF of 21.69. The current EV-to-FCF is 21.69, which is near median its 10-year median of 23.53 and 51.6% above the Asset Management industry median of 14.31. Flaherty & Crumrine Preferred andome Securities Fundorporated's overall GF Score™ is 32/100 with 5 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 Flaherty & Crumrine Preferred andome Securities Fundorporated (FFC), the current EV-to-FCF is 21.69 as of Sep. 02, 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.

Flaherty & Crumrine Preferred andome Securities Fundorporated Business Description

Address 301 E. Colorado Boulevard, Suite 800, Pasadena, CA, USA, 91101
Flaherty & Crumrine Preferred and Income Securities Fund Incorporated is a diversified, closed-end management investment company. The fund's investment objective is to provide its common shareholders with high current income consistent with the preservation of capital. It invests in a diversified portfolio of preferred securities.
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