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Colruyt Group NVFRA:EFC1 +0.06%85 EV-to-FCF is 16.82 as of Jul. 14, 2026, which is 35% below its 10-year median of 26.01. GuruFocus rates FRA:EFC1 with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of €40.42 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 213 Retail - Defensive companies, Colruyt Group NV ranks worse than 50.7% on this metric.
EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Colruyt Group NV's Enterprise Value is €4,588 Mil.
Colruyt Group NV's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €273 Mil. Therefore, Colruyt Group NV's EV-to-FCF for today is 16.82.
The historical rank and industry rank for Colruyt Group NV's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:EFC1'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.07 Med: 26.01 Max: 533.76
Current: 16.69
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Colruyt Group NV was 533.76. The lowest was 4.07. And the median was 26.01.
FRA:EFC1's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than 50.7% of 213
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 16.64
vs FRA:EFC1: 16.69
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.
Colruyt Group NV's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Colruyt Group NV's share price for today is €36.36.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Colruyt Group NV's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €2.530.
* 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.
Colruyt Group NV EV-to-FCF Related Terms
Colruyt Group NV EV-to-FCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Colruyt Group NV'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 Grocery Stores subindustry, Colruyt Group NV'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.
Colruyt Group NV EV-to-FCF vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Colruyt Group NV's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Colruyt Group NV's EV-to-FCF falls into.
Colruyt Group NV's current Enterprise Value is €4,588 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Colruyt Group NV's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €273 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.
Colruyt Group NV (FRA:EFC1) has a EV-to-FCF of 16.82 as of Jul. 14, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Colruyt Group NV and its competitors. This is 35% below median its historical median of 26.01. Over the past decade, Colruyt Group NV's EV-to-FCF has ranged from 4.07 to 533.76. According to the industry distribution chart, Colruyt Group NV ranks #108 out of 213 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 50.7%.
Is Colruyt Group NV's EV-to-FCF too high?
Colruyt Group NV's current EV-to-FCF of 16.82 is 35% below median its 10-year median of 26.01. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.07 to a high of 533.76. The Retail - Defensive industry median EV-to-FCF is 16.64. Colruyt Group NV's value of 16.82 is 1.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Colruyt Group NV ranks #108 out of 213 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Colruyt Group NV has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Colruyt Group NV's EV-to-FCF compare to KR and SFM?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Colruyt Group NV ranks #108 out of 213 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places Colruyt Group NV in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 16.64. Colruyt Group NV's value of 16.82 is 1.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Colruyt Group NV's own EV-to-FCF has ranged from 4.07 to 533.76 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 26.01 vs. the industry median of 16.64, Colruyt Group NV 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. Colruyt Group NV's current EV-to-FCF of 16.82 is 1.1% 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 Colruyt Group NV 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. Colruyt Group NV's current EV-to-FCF is 16.82, which is 35% below median its own 10-year median of 26.01. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Colruyt Group NV stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Colruyt Group NV (FRA:EFC1) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €40.42, compared to a current price of €36.36 — trading 10% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is 16.82, which is 35% below median its 10-year median of 26.01 and 1.1% above the Retail - Defensive industry median of 16.64. Colruyt Group NV's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Colruyt Group NV (FRA:EFC1), the current EV-to-FCF is 16.82 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 Colruyt Group NV (FRA:EFC1) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Colruyt Group NV stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €36.36 is trading 10% below its estimated GF Value™ of €40.42.
GuruFocus considers Colruyt Group NV to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:EFC1:
EV-to-FCF: 16.82 (35% below median its 10-year median of 26.01)
GF Value™: €40.42 vs. price of €36.36 (10% below fair value)
Industry Position: 1.1% above the Retail - Defensive median (#108 of 213)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:EFC1 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Colruyt Group NV is a retail group that operates in the areas of expertise Food, Health and Well-being, Non-Food and Energy, mainly in Belgium, but also in other countries, including France and Luxembourg. It operates a chain of supermarkets under the Colruyt brand, offering products at low prices through both physical outlets and webshops. The group is also active in the wholesale segment through Spar stores and the Solucious food service, among other initiatives. Its operating segments are: Food; Health and Well-being and Non-food; and Group activities, Real Estate and Energy. The majority of its revenue is generated from the Food segment, which offers a diverse range of food brands and sells directly to bulk and other consumers through its own stores and online channels (retail).
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