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Carlyle Secured LendingFRA:6JR -0.10%52 EV-to-FCF is 12.30 as of Sep. 05, 2026, which is 74% above its 10-year median of 7.08. GuruFocus rates FRA:6JR with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of €14.14 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 936 Asset Management companies, Carlyle Secured Lending ranks better than 54.7% on this metric.
EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Carlyle Secured Lending's Enterprise Value is €1,790.13 Mil.
Carlyle Secured Lending's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was €145.55 Mil. Therefore, Carlyle Secured Lending's EV-to-FCF for today is 12.30.
The historical rank and industry rank for Carlyle Secured Lending's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:6JR'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -181.41 Med: 7.08 Max: 245.12
Current: 12.49
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Carlyle Secured Lending was 245.12. The lowest was -181.41. And the median was 7.08.
FRA:6JR's EV-to-FCF is ranked better than 54.7% of 936
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 14.11
vs FRA:6JR: 12.49
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.
Carlyle Secured Lending's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Carlyle Secured Lending's share price for today is €9.88.
Carlyle Secured Lending's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €0.425.
* 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.
* 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 Asset Management subindustry, Carlyle Secured Lending'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.
Carlyle Secured Lending EV-to-FCF vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Carlyle Secured Lending's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Carlyle Secured Lending's EV-to-FCF falls into.
Carlyle Secured Lending's current Enterprise Value is €1,790.13 Mil.
Carlyle Secured Lending's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €145.55 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.
Carlyle Secured Lending (FRA:6JR) has a EV-to-FCF of 12.30 as of Sep. 05, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Carlyle Secured Lending and its competitors. This is 74% above median its historical median of 7.08. According to the industry distribution chart, Carlyle Secured Lending ranks #424 out of 936 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 45.3%.
Is Carlyle Secured Lending's EV-to-FCF too high?
Carlyle Secured Lending's current EV-to-FCF of 12.30 is 74% above median its 10-year median of 7.08. The Asset Management industry median EV-to-FCF is 14.11. Carlyle Secured Lending's value of 12.30 is 12.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Carlyle Secured Lending ranks #424 out of 936 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Carlyle Secured Lending has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Carlyle Secured Lending's EV-to-FCF compare to THQ and MQY?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Carlyle Secured Lending ranks #424 out of 936 companies for EV-to-FCF. This puts Carlyle Secured Lending in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 14.11. Carlyle Secured Lending's value of 12.30 is 12.8% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 7.08 vs. the industry median of 14.11, Carlyle Secured Lending has consistently been below 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 14.11, based on 936 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. Carlyle Secured Lending's current EV-to-FCF of 12.30 is 12.8% below 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 Carlyle Secured Lending and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 14.11 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Carlyle Secured Lending's current EV-to-FCF is 12.30, which is 74% above median its own 10-year median of 7.08. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Carlyle Secured Lending stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Carlyle Secured Lending (FRA:6JR) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €14.14, compared to a current price of €9.88 — trading 30.1% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is 12.30, which is 74% above median its 10-year median of 7.08 and 12.8% below the Asset Management industry median of 14.11. Carlyle Secured Lending's overall GF Score™ is 52/100 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 Carlyle Secured Lending (FRA:6JR), the current EV-to-FCF is 12.30 as of Sep. 05, 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 Carlyle Secured Lending (FRA:6JR) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Carlyle Secured Lending stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €9.88 is trading 30.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of €14.14.
GuruFocus considers Carlyle Secured Lending to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:6JR:
EV-to-FCF: 12.30 (74% above median its 10-year median of 7.08)
GF Value™: €14.14 vs. price of €9.88 (30.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 12.8% below the Asset Management median (#424 of 936)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:6JR stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Carlyle Secured Lending Inc is a specialty finance company that is a closed-end, externally managed, non-diversified management investment company. It focuses on providing directly originated, financing solutions across the capital structure, with a focus on senior secured lending to middle-market companies located in the United States. The company's investment objective is to generate current income and capital appreciation through debt investments in U.S. middle-market companies.
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