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Close The LoopFRA:GI5 EV-to-FCF is 32.01 as of Sep. 13, 2026, which is 22% above its 10-year median of 26.26. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 137 Waste Management companies, Close The Loop ranks worse than 70.07% on this metric.
EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Close The Loop's Enterprise Value is €52.76 Mil.
Close The Loop's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was €1.65 Mil. Therefore, Close The Loop's EV-to-FCF for today is 32.01.
The historical rank and industry rank for Close The Loop's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:GI5'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -27.78 Med: 26.26 Max: 74.68
Current: 36.96
During the past 5 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Close The Loop was 74.68. The lowest was -27.78. And the median was 26.26.
FRA:GI5's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than 70.07% of 137
companies
in the Waste Management industry
Industry Median: 19.68
vs FRA:GI5: 36.96
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.
Close The Loop's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Close The Loop's share price for today is €0.024.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Close The Loop's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was €-0.118.
* 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.
Close The Loop EV-to-FCF Related Terms
Close The Loop EV-to-FCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Close The Loop'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 Waste Management subindustry, Close The Loop'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.
Close The Loop EV-to-FCF vs Waste Management Industry
For the Waste Management industry and Industrials sector, Close The Loop's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Close The Loop's EV-to-FCF falls into.
Close The Loop's current Enterprise Value is €52.76 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Close The Loop's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was €1.65 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.
Close The Loop (FRA:GI5) has a EV-to-FCF of 32.01 as of Sep. 13, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Close The Loop and its competitors. This is 22% above median its historical median of 26.26. According to the industry distribution chart, Close The Loop ranks #96 out of 137 companies in the Waste Management industry, placing it in the top 70.1%.
Is Close The Loop's EV-to-FCF too high?
Close The Loop's current EV-to-FCF of 32.01 is 22% above median its 10-year median of 26.26. The Waste Management industry median EV-to-FCF is 19.68. Close The Loop's value of 32.01 is 62.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Close The Loop ranks #96 out of 137 companies in the Waste Management industry, which is below the industry midpoint.
How does Close The Loop's EV-to-FCF compare to WM and RSG?
According to the Waste Management industry distribution chart, Close The Loop ranks #96 out of 137 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places Close The Loop in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 19.68. Close The Loop's value of 32.01 is 62.7% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 26.26 vs. the industry median of 19.68, Close The Loop 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 Waste Management company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Waste Management companies is 19.68, based on 137 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. Close The Loop's current EV-to-FCF of 32.01 is 62.7% 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 Close The Loop and its competitors. For the Waste Management industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 19.68 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Close The Loop's current EV-to-FCF is 32.01, which is 22% above median its own 10-year median of 26.26. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Close The Loop stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Close The Loop (FRA:GI5) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.05, compared to a current price of €0.02 — trading 52% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is 32.01, which is 22% above median its 10-year median of 26.26 and 62.7% above the Waste Management industry median of 19.68. 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 Close The Loop (FRA:GI5), the current EV-to-FCF is 32.01 as of Sep. 13, 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.
Close The Loop Ltd provides reuse, recycling, and sustainability solutions. The company has developed a battery collection and recycling solution in Australia. The group has two operating segments based on differences in products and services provided: resource recovery and packaging. The company generates key revenue from resource recovery segment.
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