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Dollar TreeFRA:DT3 +1.76%77 EV-to-FCF is 20.42 as of Jul. 14, 2026, which is 18% below its 10-year median of 25.05. GuruFocus rates FRA:DT3 with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of €128.93 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 213 Retail - Defensive companies, Dollar Tree ranks worse than 57.28% on this metric.
EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Dollar Tree's Enterprise Value is €27,110 Mil.
Dollar Tree's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was €1,327 Mil. Therefore, Dollar Tree's EV-to-FCF for today is 20.42.
The historical rank and industry rank for Dollar Tree's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:DT3'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -897.41 Med: 25.05 Max: 413.24
Current: 19.83
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Dollar Tree was 413.24. The lowest was -897.41. And the median was 25.05.
FRA:DT3's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than 57.28% of 213
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 16.64
vs FRA:DT3: 19.83
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.
Dollar Tree's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Dollar Tree's share price for today is €111.12.
Dollar Tree's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €5.469.
* 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.
Dollar Tree EV-to-FCF Related Terms
Dollar Tree EV-to-FCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Dollar Tree'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 Discount Stores subindustry, Dollar Tree'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.
Dollar Tree EV-to-FCF vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Dollar Tree's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Dollar Tree's EV-to-FCF falls into.
Dollar Tree's current Enterprise Value is €27,110 Mil.
Dollar Tree's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €1,327 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.
Dollar Tree (FRA:DT3) has a EV-to-FCF of 20.42 as of Jul. 14, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Dollar Tree and its competitors. This is 18% below median its historical median of 25.05. According to the industry distribution chart, Dollar Tree ranks #122 out of 213 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 57.3%.
Is Dollar Tree's EV-to-FCF too high?
Dollar Tree's current EV-to-FCF of 20.42 is 18% below median its 10-year median of 25.05. The Retail - Defensive industry median EV-to-FCF is 16.64. Dollar Tree's value of 20.42 is 22.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Dollar Tree ranks #122 out of 213 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Dollar Tree has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Dollar Tree's EV-to-FCF compare to DG and BJ?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Dollar Tree ranks #122 out of 213 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places Dollar Tree in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 16.64. Dollar Tree's value of 20.42 is 22.7% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 25.05 vs. the industry median of 16.64, Dollar Tree 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 Retail - Defensive company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Retail - Defensive companies is 16.64, based on 213 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. Dollar Tree's current EV-to-FCF of 20.42 is 22.7% 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 Dollar Tree and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 16.64 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Dollar Tree's current EV-to-FCF is 20.42, which is 18% below median its own 10-year median of 25.05. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Dollar Tree stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dollar Tree (FRA:DT3) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €128.93, compared to a current price of €111.12 — trading 13.8% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is 20.42, which is 18% below median its 10-year median of 25.05 and 22.7% above the Retail - Defensive industry median of 16.64. Dollar Tree's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 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 Dollar Tree (FRA:DT3), the current EV-to-FCF is 20.42 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 Dollar Tree (FRA:DT3) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dollar Tree stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €111.12 is trading 13.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of €128.93.
GuruFocus considers Dollar Tree to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:DT3:
EV-to-FCF: 20.42 (18% below median its 10-year median of 25.05)
GF Value™: €128.93 vs. price of €111.12 (13.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 22.7% above the Retail - Defensive median (#122 of 213)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:DT3 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Founded in 1986, Dollar Tree operates almost 9,000 small-box discount stores across the United States and Canada, offering roughly 85% of its merchandise under $2. The chain targets value-conscious suburban and urban shoppers with a mix of consumables (49% of sales), variety (45%), and seasonal goods (6%). In fiscal 2025, Dollar Tree generated over $19 billion in sales, through its multi-price strategy, higher-margin discretionary assortments, and private-label products that account for nearly one-third of sales.
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