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RS GroupFRA:ECN +0.60%86 EV-to-FCF is 17.42 as of Aug. 21, 2026, which is 38% below its 10-year median of 27.96. GuruFocus rates FRA:ECN with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of €8.12. The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 118 Industrial Distribution companies, RS Group ranks worse than 53.39% on this metric.
EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, RS Group's Enterprise Value is €4,234 Mil.
RS Group's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €243 Mil. Therefore, RS Group's EV-to-FCF for today is 17.42.
The historical rank and industry rank for RS Group's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:ECN'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 12.51 Med: 27.96 Max: 65.33
Current: 17.4
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of RS Group was 65.33. The lowest was 12.51. And the median was 27.96.
FRA:ECN's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than 53.39% of 118
companies
in the Industrial Distribution industry
Industry Median: 16.775
vs FRA:ECN: 17.40
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.
RS Group's share price for today is €8.45.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. RS Group's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €0.398.
* 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.
RS Group EV-to-FCF Related Terms
RS Group EV-to-FCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for RS 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 Industrial Distribution subindustry, RS 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.
RS Group EV-to-FCF vs Industrial Distribution Industry
For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, RS Group's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where RS Group's EV-to-FCF falls into.
RS Group's current Enterprise Value is €4,234 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. RS Group's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €243 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.
RS Group (FRA:ECN) has a EV-to-FCF of 17.42 as of Aug. 21, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on RS Group and its competitors. This is 38% below median its historical median of 27.96. Over the past decade, RS Group's EV-to-FCF has ranged from 12.51 to 65.33. According to the industry distribution chart, RS Group ranks #63 out of 118 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, placing it in the top 53.4%.
Is RS Group's EV-to-FCF too high?
RS Group's current EV-to-FCF of 17.42 is 38% below median its 10-year median of 27.96. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 12.51 to a high of 65.33. The Industrial Distribution industry median EV-to-FCF is 16.78. RS Group's value of 17.42 is 3.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, RS Group ranks #63 out of 118 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, RS Group has a GF Score™ of 86/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does RS Group's EV-to-FCF compare to GWW and FAST?
According to the Industrial Distribution industry distribution chart, RS Group ranks #63 out of 118 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places RS Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 16.78. RS Group's value of 17.42 is 3.8% above this benchmark. Historically, RS Group's own EV-to-FCF has ranged from 12.51 to 65.33 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 27.96 vs. the industry median of 16.78, RS 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 an Industrial Distribution company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Industrial Distribution companies is 16.78, based on 118 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. RS Group's current EV-to-FCF of 17.42 is 3.8% 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 RS Group and its competitors. For the Industrial Distribution industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 16.78 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. RS Group's current EV-to-FCF is 17.42, which is 38% below median its own 10-year median of 27.96. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is RS Group stock overvalued right now?
RS Group (FRA:ECN) has a current EV-to-FCF of 17.42. The stock's GF Value™ is €8.12, compared to a current price of €8.45 — trading 4.1% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is 17.42, which is 38% below median its 10-year median of 27.96 and 3.8% above the Industrial Distribution industry median of 16.78. RS Group's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 10 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 RS Group (FRA:ECN), the current EV-to-FCF is 17.42 as of Aug. 21, 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 RS Group (FRA:ECN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, RS Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €8.45 is trading 4.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of €8.12.
Key valuation signals for FRA:ECN:
EV-to-FCF: 17.42 (38% below median its 10-year median of 27.96)
GF Value™: €8.12 vs. price of €8.45 (4.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 3.8% above the Industrial Distribution median (#63 of 118)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:ECN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
RS Group PLC distributes industrial products and provides product and service solutions for maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO) activities. Its product portfolio includes a broad range of industrial products supplied to customers involved in industrial design, manufacturing, and maintenance. The company's operating segments include EMEA, Americas, and Asia Pacific. The majority of revenue is derived from the EMEA segment.
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