EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Shift4 Payments's Enterprise Value is $8,095 Mil.
Shift4 Payments's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $391 Mil. Therefore, Shift4 Payments's EV-to-FCF for today is 20.70.
The historical rank and industry rank for Shift4 Payments's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
FOUR'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -313.82 Med: -39.02 Max: 45.24
Current: 20.7
During the past 8 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Shift4 Payments was 45.24. The lowest was -313.82. And the median was -39.02.
FOUR's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than 64.71% of 1587
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 14.04
vs FOUR: 20.70
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.
Shift4 Payments's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Shift4 Payments's share price for today is $48.64.
Shift4 Payments'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 $0.850.
* 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.
Shift4 Payments EV-to-FCF Related Terms
Shift4 Payments EV-to-FCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Shift4 Payments'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 Software - Infrastructure subindustry, Shift4 Payments'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.
Shift4 Payments EV-to-FCF vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Shift4 Payments's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Shift4 Payments's EV-to-FCF falls into.
Shift4 Payments's current Enterprise Value is $8,095 Mil.
Shift4 Payments'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 $391 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.
Shift4 Payments (FOUR) has a EV-to-FCF of 20.70 as of Jun. 30, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Shift4 Payments and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Shift4 Payments ranks #1027 out of 1587 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 64.7%.
Is Shift4 Payments' EV-to-FCF too high?
Shift4 Payments' current EV-to-FCF is 20.70. The Software industry median EV-to-FCF is 14.04. Shift4 Payments' value of 20.70 is 47.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Shift4 Payments ranks #1027 out of 1587 companies in the Software industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Shift4 Payments has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Shift4 Payments' EV-to-FCF compare to DLO and BOX?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Shift4 Payments ranks #1027 out of 1587 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places Shift4 Payments in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 14.04. Shift4 Payments' value of 20.70 is 47.4% above this benchmark. 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 Software company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Software companies is 14.04, based on 1,587 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. Shift4 Payments's current EV-to-FCF of 20.70 is 47.4% 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 Shift4 Payments and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 14.04 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Shift4 Payments's current EV-to-FCF is 20.70. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Shift4 Payments stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shift4 Payments (FOUR) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $113.47, compared to a current price of $48.64 — trading 57.1% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is 20.70 and 47.4% above the Software industry median of 14.04. Shift4 Payments' overall GF Score™ is 71/100 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 Shift4 Payments (FOUR), the current EV-to-FCF is 20.70 as of Jun. 30, 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 Shift4 Payments (FOUR) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shift4 Payments stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $48.64 is trading 57.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $113.47.
GuruFocus considers Shift4 Payments to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for FOUR:
EV-to-FCF: 20.70
GF Value™: $113.47 vs. price of $48.64 (57.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 47.4% above the Software median (#1027 of 1587)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FOUR stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Shift4 Payments Inc is an independent provider of software and payment processing solutions in the U.S., expanding internationally. Its payments platform offers integrated products and services across in-store, online, mobile and tablet-based channels, including end-to-end payment processing, merchant acquiring services, a proprietary omni-channel gateway, eCommerce capabilities, and reporting tools. The company distributes its services through internal sales teams and partners, including independent software vendors (ISVs) and value-added resellers (VARs). Revenue is predominantly recurring, derived mainly from processing fees and subscription revenue from POS software, business intelligence tools and other technology solutions. The company derives maximum revenue from the United States.
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