Clarkson (FRA:1DH) EV-to-FCF: 17.89 (As of Jul. 07, 2026) — 54% Above Median


FRA:1DH Clarkson PLC FRA:1DH
88 GF Score
Price €52.00
GF Value €41.26
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 7 Warning Signs
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What is Clarkson EV-to-FCF?

Clarkson FRA:1DH 88 EV-to-FCF is 17.89 as of Jul. 07, 2026, which is 54% above its 10-year median of 11.58. GuruFocus rates FRA:1DH with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of €41.26 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 673 Transportation companies, Clarkson ranks worse than 58.69% on this metric.

EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Clarkson's Enterprise Value is €1,113.2 Mil. Clarkson's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was €62.2 Mil. Therefore, Clarkson's EV-to-FCF for today is 17.89.

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

FRA:1DH' s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.71   Med: 11.58   Max: 1799.94
Current: 16.9

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Clarkson was 1799.94. The lowest was 2.71. And the median was 11.58.

FRA:1DH's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than
58.69% of 673 companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 14.32 vs FRA:1DH: 16.90

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 (2026-07-07), Clarkson's stock price is €52.00. Clarkson's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was €2.464. Therefore, Clarkson's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 21.10.


Clarkson  (FRA:1DH) 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.

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

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=52.00/2.464
=21.10

Clarkson's share price for today is €52.00.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Clarkson's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was €2.464.

* 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.


Clarkson EV-to-FCF Related Terms


Clarkson EV-to-FCF Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Clarkson'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.

Clarkson EV-to-FCF Chart

Clarkson Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-FCF
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Clarkson Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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 4.01 0.00 7.12 0.00 13.32

Clarkson EV-to-FCF Competitor Comparison

For the Marine Shipping subindustry, Clarkson'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.


Clarkson EV-to-FCF vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Clarkson's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Clarkson EV-to-FCF Calculation

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

EV-to-FCF=Enterprise Value (Today)/Free Cash Flow (TTM)
=1113.173/62.216
=17.89

Clarkson's current Enterprise Value is €1,113.2 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Clarkson's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was €62.2 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 17.89 mean?
Clarkson (FRA:1DH) has a EV-to-FCF of 17.89 as of Jul. 07, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Clarkson and its competitors. This is 54% above median its historical median of 11.58. Over the past decade, Clarkson's EV-to-FCF has ranged from 2.71 to 1,799.94. According to the industry distribution chart, Clarkson ranks #395 out of 673 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 58.7%.
Is Clarkson's EV-to-FCF too high?
Clarkson's current EV-to-FCF of 17.89 is 54% above median its 10-year median of 11.58. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.71 to a high of 1,799.94. The Transportation industry median EV-to-FCF is 14.32. Clarkson's value of 17.89 is 24.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Clarkson ranks #395 out of 673 companies in the Transportation industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Clarkson has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Clarkson's EV-to-FCF compare to competitors?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Clarkson ranks #395 out of 673 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places Clarkson in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 14.32. Clarkson's value of 17.89 is 24.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Clarkson's own EV-to-FCF has ranged from 2.71 to 1,799.94 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 11.58 vs. the industry median of 14.32, Clarkson 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 a Transportation company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Transportation companies is 14.32, based on 673 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. Clarkson's current EV-to-FCF of 17.89 is 24.9% 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 Clarkson and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 14.32 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Clarkson's current EV-to-FCF is 17.89, which is 54% above median its own 10-year median of 11.58. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Clarkson stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Clarkson (FRA:1DH) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €41.26, compared to a current price of €52.00 — trading 26% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is 17.89, which is 54% above median its 10-year median of 11.58 and 24.9% above the Transportation industry median of 14.32. Clarkson's overall GF Score™ is 88/100 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 Clarkson (FRA:1DH), the current EV-to-FCF is 17.89 as of Jul. 07, 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 Clarkson (FRA:1DH) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Clarkson stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €52.00 is trading 26% above its estimated GF Value™ of €41.26. GuruFocus considers Clarkson to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:1DH:

  • EV-to-FCF: 17.89 (54% above median its 10-year median of 11.58)
  • GF Value™: €41.26 vs. price of €52.00 (26% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 88/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 24.9% above the Transportation median (#395 of 673)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:1DH stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Clarkson Business Description

Address Commodity Quay, St Katharine Docks, London, GBR, E1W 1BF
Clarkson PLC offers shipbroking services, sector research, on-hand logistical support, and full investment banking services in the shipping and offshore sectors. The Group's operating segments are: Broking, Financial, Support, and Research. Maximum revenue is generated from the Broking segment, which represents services provided to shipowners and charterers relating to the transportation by sea of a wide range of cargoes. It also represents sale and purchase services provided to buyers and sellers/yards of maritime assets. Also included is a futures broking operation which arranges principal-to-principal cash-settled contracts for differences based upon standardised freight contracts. Geographically, the Group generates maximum revenue from Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region.
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