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CVS GroupFRA:4C9 86 EV-to-FCF is 24.21 as of Jul. 19, 2026, which is 22% below its 10-year median of 30.91. GuruFocus rates FRA:4C9 with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of €15.09 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 404 Healthcare Providers & Services companies, CVS Group ranks worse than 63.37% on this metric.
EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, CVS Group's Enterprise Value is €1,333.4 Mil.
CVS Group's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was €55.1 Mil. Therefore, CVS Group's EV-to-FCF for today is 24.21.
The historical rank and industry rank for CVS Group's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:4C9'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 13.41 Med: 30.91 Max: 64.54
Current: 24.26
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of CVS Group was 64.54. The lowest was 13.41. And the median was 30.91.
FRA:4C9's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than 63.37% of 404
companies
in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry
Industry Median: 18.215
vs FRA:4C9: 24.26
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.
CVS Group's share price for today is €15.00.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. CVS Group's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was €0.807.
* 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.
CVS Group EV-to-FCF Related Terms
CVS Group EV-to-FCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for CVS Group'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 Medical Care Facilities subindustry, CVS Group'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.
CVS Group EV-to-FCF vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry
For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, CVS Group's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where CVS Group's EV-to-FCF falls into.
CVS Group's current Enterprise Value is €1,333.4 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. CVS Group's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was €55.1 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.
CVS Group (FRA:4C9) has a EV-to-FCF of 24.21 as of Jul. 19, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on CVS Group and its competitors. This is 22% below median its historical median of 30.91. Over the past decade, CVS Group's EV-to-FCF has ranged from 13.41 to 64.54. According to the industry distribution chart, CVS Group ranks #256 out of 404 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, placing it in the top 63.4%.
Is CVS Group's EV-to-FCF too high?
CVS Group's current EV-to-FCF of 24.21 is 22% below median its 10-year median of 30.91. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 13.41 to a high of 64.54. The Healthcare Providers & Services industry median EV-to-FCF is 18.22. CVS Group's value of 24.21 is 32.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, CVS Group ranks #256 out of 404 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, CVS Group has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CVS Group's EV-to-FCF compare to HCA and THC?
According to the Healthcare Providers & Services industry distribution chart, CVS Group ranks #256 out of 404 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places CVS Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 18.22. CVS Group's value of 24.21 is 32.9% above this benchmark. Historically, CVS Group's own EV-to-FCF has ranged from 13.41 to 64.54 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 30.91 vs. the industry median of 18.22, CVS Group 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 Healthcare Providers & Services company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Healthcare Providers & Services companies is 18.22, based on 404 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. CVS Group's current EV-to-FCF of 24.21 is 32.9% 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 CVS Group and its competitors. For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 18.22 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CVS Group's current EV-to-FCF is 24.21, which is 22% below median its own 10-year median of 30.91. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CVS Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CVS Group (FRA:4C9) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €15.09, compared to a current price of €15.00 — trading 0.6% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is 24.21, which is 22% below median its 10-year median of 30.91 and 32.9% above the Healthcare Providers & Services industry median of 18.22. CVS Group's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 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 CVS Group (FRA:4C9), the current EV-to-FCF is 24.21 as of Jul. 19, 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 CVS Group (FRA:4C9) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CVS Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €15.00 is trading 0.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of €15.09.
GuruFocus considers CVS Group to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:4C9:
EV-to-FCF: 24.21 (22% below median its 10-year median of 30.91)
GF Value™: €15.09 vs. price of €15.00 (0.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 32.9% above the Healthcare Providers & Services median (#256 of 404)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:4C9 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
CVS Group PLC is a veterinary service provider in the United Kingdom. The group operates through three business divisions: Veterinary Practices, Laboratories, Crematoria, and Online Retail Business. The veterinary practice segment generates the majority of the revenues. The company facilitates its veterinary services through its diagnostics, laboratory reports, and pet cremation services. It also offers retail pharmacy through Animed Direct. Geographically, it generates the majority of its revenue from the United Kingdom and also operates in Australia.
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