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Circus SEFRA:CA1 -0.63%14 EV-to-FCF is -3.73 as of Jul. 14, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:CA1 with a GF Score™ of 14/100. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,731 Industrial Products companies, Circus SE ranks worse than 57770.02% on this metric.
EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Circus SE's Enterprise Value is €100.64 Mil.
Circus SE's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was €-26.96 Mil. Therefore, Circus SE's EV-to-FCF for today is -3.73.
The historical rank and industry rank for Circus SE's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:CA1'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -99.39 Med: -39.27 Max: -3.53
Current: -3.73
During the past 3 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Circus SE was -3.53. The lowest was -99.39. And the median was -39.27.
FRA:CA1's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than 100% of 1731
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 25.02
vs FRA:CA1: -3.73
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.
Circus SE's share price for today is €4.74.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Circus SE's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was €-0.866.
* 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.
Circus SE EV-to-FCF Related Terms
Circus SE EV-to-FCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Circus SE'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.
Circus SE EV-to-FCF Chart
Circus SE Annual Data
Trend
Dec23
Dec24
Dec25
EV-to-FCF
0.00
-62.94
-9.75
Circus SE Semi-Annual Data
Dec23
Jun24
Dec24
Jun25
Dec25
EV-to-FCF
0.00
0.00
-62.94
0.00
-9.75
FRA:CA1 vs MSFT, ORCL, PLTR: EV-to-FCF Comparison
For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Circus SE'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.
Circus SE EV-to-FCF vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Circus SE's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Circus SE's EV-to-FCF falls into.
Circus SE's current Enterprise Value is €100.64 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Circus SE's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was €-26.96 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.
Circus SE (FRA:CA1) has a EV-to-FCF of -3.73 as of Jul. 14, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Circus SE and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Circus SE ranks #999999 out of 1731 companies in the Industrial Products industry.
Is Circus SE's EV-to-FCF too high?
Circus SE's current EV-to-FCF is -3.73. Based on the distribution chart, Circus SE ranks #999999 out of 1731 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Circus SE has a GF Score™ of 14/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Circus SE's EV-to-FCF compare to MSFT and ORCL?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Circus SE ranks #999999 out of 1731 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places Circus SE in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 25.02. 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 Industrial Products company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Industrial Products companies is 25.02, based on 1,731 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. 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 Circus SE and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 25.02 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Circus SE's current EV-to-FCF is -3.73. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Circus SE stock overvalued right now?
Circus SE (FRA:CA1) has a current EV-to-FCF of -3.73. The current EV-to-FCF is -3.73. Circus SE's overall GF Score™ is 14/100 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 Circus SE (FRA:CA1), the current EV-to-FCF is -3.73 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.
Circus SE is a technology company based in Germany that develops autonomous solutions for the food service industry, using robotics and artificial intelligence. The Circus group's core products consist of three components: CA-1 Food-Robots, which includes the CA-1 Series 4, a patented autonomous kitchen robot system with AI integration, designed for autonomous use in commercial environments, from retail to cafeteria replacement; CA-M Food Robots, an autonomous field kitchen specifically designed for military operations, disaster relief, and remote, high-risk environments; and the Circus Operating System, the group's central, Al-native operating system for managing, monitoring, and maintaining CA-1 and CA-M robots.
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