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What is Flaherty & Crumrine Total Return Fund EV-to-FCF?
Flaherty & Crumrine Total Return FundFLC -0.60%30 EV-to-FCF is 23.61 as of Jul. 25, 2026, which is 3% below its 10-year median of 24.33. GuruFocus rates FLC with a GF Score™ of 30/100. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 939 Asset Management companies, Flaherty & Crumrine Total Return Fund ranks worse than 68.05% on this metric.
FLC's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than 68.05% of 939
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 14.35
vs FLC: 23.61
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 Total Return Fund (NYSE:FLC) 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 Total Return Fund's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Flaherty & Crumrine Total Return Fund's share price for today is $16.64.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Flaherty & Crumrine Total Return Fund's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Nov. 2025 was $1.540.
* 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 Total Return Fund EV-to-FCF Related Terms
Flaherty & Crumrine Total Return Fund EV-to-FCF Historical Data
* 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 Total Return Fund EV-to-FCF Chart
For the Asset Management subindustry, Flaherty & Crumrine Total Return Fund'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 Total Return Fund EV-to-FCF vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Flaherty & Crumrine Total Return Fund's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Flaherty & Crumrine Total Return Fund's EV-to-FCF falls into.
Flaherty & Crumrine Total Return Fund's current Enterprise Value is $292.50 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Flaherty & Crumrine Total Return Fund's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Nov. 2025 was $12.39 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.
Flaherty & Crumrine Total Return Fund (FLC) has a EV-to-FCF of 23.61 as of Jul. 25, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Flaherty & Crumrine Total Return Fund and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 24.33. According to the industry distribution chart, Flaherty & Crumrine Total Return Fund ranks #639 out of 939 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 68.1%.
Is Flaherty & Crumrine Total Return Fund's EV-to-FCF too high?
Flaherty & Crumrine Total Return Fund's current EV-to-FCF of 23.61 is near median its 10-year median of 24.33. The Asset Management industry median EV-to-FCF is 14.35. Flaherty & Crumrine Total Return Fund's value of 23.61 is 64.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Flaherty & Crumrine Total Return Fund ranks #639 out of 939 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Flaherty & Crumrine Total Return Fund has a GF Score™ of 30/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Flaherty & Crumrine Total Return Fund's EV-to-FCF compare to HGLB and DHF?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Flaherty & Crumrine Total Return Fund ranks #639 out of 939 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places Flaherty & Crumrine Total Return Fund in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 14.35. Flaherty & Crumrine Total Return Fund's value of 23.61 is 64.5% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 24.33 vs. the industry median of 14.35, Flaherty & Crumrine Total Return Fund 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 14.35, based on 939 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 Total Return Fund's current EV-to-FCF of 23.61 is 64.5% 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 Total Return Fund and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 14.35 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Flaherty & Crumrine Total Return Fund's current EV-to-FCF is 23.61, which is near median its own 10-year median of 24.33. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Flaherty & Crumrine Total Return Fund stock overvalued right now?
Flaherty & Crumrine Total Return Fund (FLC) has a current EV-to-FCF of 23.61. The current EV-to-FCF is 23.61, which is near median its 10-year median of 24.33 and 64.5% above the Asset Management industry median of 14.35. Flaherty & Crumrine Total Return Fund's overall GF Score™ is 30/100 with 6 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 Total Return Fund (FLC), the current EV-to-FCF is 23.61 as of Jul. 25, 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 Total Return Fund Business Description
Flaherty & Crumrine Total Return Fund Inc is a diversified, closed-end investment management company. Its investment objective is to provide its common shareholders with a high current income. The fund's secondary investment objective is capital appreciation.
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