Dentsu Group (FRA:DEN) EV-to-FCF: 27.95 (As of Jul. 02, 2026) — 124% Above Median


FRA:DEN Dentsu Group Inc FRA:DEN
67 GF Score
Price €16.10
GF Value €22.23
! 5 Warning Signs
View Full Analysis

What is Dentsu Group EV-to-FCF?

Dentsu Group FRA:DEN -1.23% 67 EV-to-FCF is 27.95 as of Jul. 02, 2026, which is 124% above its 10-year median of 12.48. GuruFocus rates FRA:DEN with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of €22.23. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 611 Media - Diversified companies, Dentsu Group ranks worse than 79.05% on this metric.

EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Dentsu Group's Enterprise Value is €5,548 Mil. Dentsu Group's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €199 Mil. Therefore, Dentsu Group's EV-to-FCF for today is 27.95.

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

FRA:DEN' s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -34.77   Med: 12.48   Max: 106.19
Current: 35.28

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Dentsu Group was 106.19. The lowest was -34.77. And the median was 12.48.

FRA:DEN's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than
79.05% of 611 companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 11.47 vs FRA:DEN: 35.28

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 (2026-07-02), Dentsu Group's stock price is €16.10. Dentsu Group's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €-6.352. Therefore, Dentsu Group's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is At Loss.


Dentsu Group  (FRA:DEN) 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.

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

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=16.10/-6.352
=At Loss

Dentsu Group's share price for today is €16.10.
Dentsu Group's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €-6.352.

* 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.


Dentsu Group EV-to-FCF Related Terms


Dentsu Group EV-to-FCF Historical Data

* Premium members only.

The historical data trend for Dentsu 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.

Dentsu Group EV-to-FCF Chart

Dentsu Group Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-FCF
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 8.62 17.33 23.90 35.33 0.00

Dentsu Group Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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 7.11 6.34 6.82 0.00 32.12

FRA:DEN vs APP, OMC, TTD: EV-to-FCF Comparison

For the Advertising Agencies subindustry, Dentsu 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.


Dentsu Group EV-to-FCF vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Dentsu Group's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:

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


FRA:DEN
67GF Score
Dentsu Group Inc FRA:DEN
EV-to-FCF is just one metric. See GF Score™, valuation, warning signs, and more.
View Full Analysis

Dentsu Group EV-to-FCF Calculation

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

EV-to-FCF=Enterprise Value (Today)/Free Cash Flow (TTM)
=5548.243/198.516
=27.95

Dentsu Group's current Enterprise Value is €5,548 Mil.
Dentsu Group's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €199 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 27.95 mean?
Dentsu Group (FRA:DEN) has a EV-to-FCF of 27.95 as of Jul. 02, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Dentsu Group and its competitors. This is 124% above median its historical median of 12.48. According to the industry distribution chart, Dentsu Group ranks #483 out of 611 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 79.1%.
Is Dentsu Group's EV-to-FCF too high?
Dentsu Group's current EV-to-FCF of 27.95 is 124% above median its 10-year median of 12.48. The Media - Diversified industry median EV-to-FCF is 11.47. Dentsu Group's value of 27.95 is 143.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Dentsu Group ranks #483 out of 611 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Dentsu Group has a GF Score™ of 67/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Dentsu Group's EV-to-FCF compare to APP and OMC?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Dentsu Group ranks #483 out of 611 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places Dentsu Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 11.47. Dentsu Group's value of 27.95 is 143.7% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 12.48 vs. the industry median of 11.47, Dentsu 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Media - Diversified companies is 11.47, based on 611 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. Dentsu Group's current EV-to-FCF of 27.95 is 143.7% 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 Dentsu Group and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 11.47 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Dentsu Group's current EV-to-FCF is 27.95, which is 124% above median its own 10-year median of 12.48. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Dentsu Group stock overvalued right now?
Dentsu Group (FRA:DEN) has a current EV-to-FCF of 27.95. The stock's GF Value™ is €22.23, compared to a current price of €16.10 — trading 27.6% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is 27.95, which is 124% above median its 10-year median of 12.48 and 143.7% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 11.47. Dentsu Group's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 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 Dentsu Group (FRA:DEN), the current EV-to-FCF is 27.95 as of Jul. 02, 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 Dentsu Group (FRA:DEN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dentsu Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €16.10 is trading 27.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of €22.23.

Key valuation signals for FRA:DEN:

  • EV-to-FCF: 27.95 (124% above median its 10-year median of 12.48)
  • GF Value™: €22.23 vs. price of €16.10 (27.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 67/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 143.7% above the Media - Diversified median (#483 of 611)

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


Dentsu Group Business Description

Address 1-8-1 Higashi Shinbashi, Minato-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 105-7001
Dentsu Group is the top advertising agency in Japan and the fifth-largest advertising network in the world. It is the oldest advertising agency in Japan, with the original company being established in 1901. Over the years, Dentsu expanded its global footprint through mergers and acquisitions. Currently, international sales account for about 60% of total revenue.
67GF Score

Get the complete analysis for FRA:DEN

EV-to-FCF is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.

€16.10
Price
€22.23
GF Value