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Sylvania PlatinumFRA:31L +1.83%82 EV-to-FCF is 49.19 as of Jul. 14, 2026, which is 2136% above its 10-year median of 2.20. GuruFocus rates FRA:31L with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of €1.53 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 445 Metals & Mining companies, Sylvania Platinum ranks worse than 75.73% on this metric.
EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Sylvania Platinum's Enterprise Value is €213.4 Mil.
Sylvania Platinum's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was €4.3 Mil. Therefore, Sylvania Platinum's EV-to-FCF for today is 49.19.
The historical rank and industry rank for Sylvania Platinum's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:31L'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -89.83 Med: 2.2 Max: 47.55
Current: 47.55
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Sylvania Platinum was 47.55. The lowest was -89.83. And the median was 2.20.
FRA:31L's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than 75.73% of 445
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 18.93
vs FRA:31L: 47.55
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.
Sylvania Platinum's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Sylvania Platinum's share price for today is €1.00.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Sylvania Platinum's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was €0.119.
* 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.
Sylvania Platinum EV-to-FCF Related Terms
Sylvania Platinum EV-to-FCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sylvania Platinum'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 Other Precious Metals & Mining subindustry, Sylvania Platinum'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.
Sylvania Platinum EV-to-FCF vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Sylvania Platinum's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sylvania Platinum's EV-to-FCF falls into.
Sylvania Platinum's current Enterprise Value is €213.4 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Sylvania Platinum's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was €4.3 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.
Sylvania Platinum (FRA:31L) has a EV-to-FCF of 49.19 as of Jul. 14, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Sylvania Platinum and its competitors. This is 2136% above median its historical median of 2.20. According to the industry distribution chart, Sylvania Platinum ranks #337 out of 445 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 75.7%.
Is Sylvania Platinum's EV-to-FCF too high?
Sylvania Platinum's current EV-to-FCF of 49.19 is 2136% above median its 10-year median of 2.20. The Metals & Mining industry median EV-to-FCF is 18.93. Sylvania Platinum's value of 49.19 is 159.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sylvania Platinum ranks #337 out of 445 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Sylvania Platinum has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sylvania Platinum's EV-to-FCF compare to HL?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Sylvania Platinum ranks #337 out of 445 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places Sylvania Platinum in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 18.93. Sylvania Platinum's value of 49.19 is 159.9% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 2.20 vs. the industry median of 18.93, Sylvania Platinum 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 Metals & Mining company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Metals & Mining companies is 18.93, based on 445 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. Sylvania Platinum's current EV-to-FCF of 49.19 is 159.9% 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 Sylvania Platinum and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 18.93 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sylvania Platinum's current EV-to-FCF is 49.19, which is 2136% above median its own 10-year median of 2.20. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sylvania Platinum stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sylvania Platinum (FRA:31L) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €1.53, compared to a current price of €1.00 — trading 34.6% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is 49.19, which is 2136% above median its 10-year median of 2.20 and 159.9% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 18.93. Sylvania Platinum's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 4 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 Sylvania Platinum (FRA:31L), the current EV-to-FCF is 49.19 as of Jul. 14, 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 Sylvania Platinum (FRA:31L) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sylvania Platinum stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €1.00 is trading 34.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of €1.53.
GuruFocus considers Sylvania Platinum to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for FRA:31L:
EV-to-FCF: 49.19 (2136% above median its 10-year median of 2.20)
GF Value™: €1.53 vs. price of €1.00 (34.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 159.9% above the Metals & Mining median (#337 of 445)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:31L stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sylvania Platinum Ltd is a South Africa-based company producing platinum group metals (PGMs) such as platinum, palladium, and rhodium. The company's core business is the retreatment of PGM-rich chrome tailings material. Its operating segments include Sylvania Dump Operations (SDO), Exploration Projects, Joint Venture, and Other. It generates maximum revenue from the Sylvania Dump Operations (SDO) segment. Geographically, it derives revenue from South Africa. It also holds prospecting and mining rights for several PGM projects on the Northern Limb of the Bushveld Igneous Complex.
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