Guess (FRA:GU9) EV-to-FCF: 30.42 (As of Aug. 03, 2026) — 125% Above Median

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FRA:GU9 Guess Inc FRA:GU9
54 GF Score
Price €14.20
GF Value €25.38
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What is Guess EV-to-FCF?

Guess FRA:GU9 54 EV-to-FCF is 30.42 as of Aug. 03, 2026, which is 125% above its 10-year median of 13.54. GuruFocus rates FRA:GU9 with a GF Score™ of 54/100 and a GF Value™ of €25.38. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Guess's Enterprise Value is €2,062 Mil. Guess's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Oct. 2025 was €68 Mil. Therefore, Guess's EV-to-FCF for today is 30.42.

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

FRA:GU9' s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -830.81   Med: 13.54   Max: 466.34
Current: 38.9

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Guess was 466.34. The lowest was -830.81. And the median was 13.54.

FRA:GU9's EV-to-FCF is not ranked
in the Retail - Cyclical industry.
Industry Median: 13.415 vs FRA:GU9: 38.90

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 (2026-08-03), Guess's stock price is €14.20. Guess's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Oct. 2025 was €1.057. Therefore, Guess's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 13.43.


Guess  (FRA:GU9) 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.

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

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=14.20/1.057
=13.43

Guess's share price for today is €14.20.
Guess's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Oct. 2025 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €1.057.

* 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.


Guess EV-to-FCF Related Terms


Guess EV-to-FCF Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Guess'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.

Guess EV-to-FCF Chart

Guess Annual Data
Trend Jan16 Jan17 Jan18 Jan19 Jan20 Jan21 Jan22 Jan23 Jan24 Jan25
EV-to-FCF
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Guess Quarterly Data
Jan21 Apr21 Jul21 Oct21 Jan22 Apr22 Jul22 Oct22 Jan23 Apr23 Jul23 Oct23 Jan24 Apr24 Jul24 Oct24 Jan25 Apr25 Jul25 Oct25
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FRA:GU9 vs SFIX, SCVL, CRI: EV-to-FCF Comparison

For the Apparel Retail subindustry, Guess'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.


Guess EV-to-FCF vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Guess's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Guess EV-to-FCF Calculation

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

EV-to-FCF=Enterprise Value (Today)/Free Cash Flow (TTM)
=2061.743/67.787
=30.42

Guess's current Enterprise Value is €2,062 Mil.
Guess's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Oct. 2025 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €68 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 30.42 mean?
Guess (FRA:GU9) has a EV-to-FCF of 30.42 as of Aug. 03, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Guess and its competitors. This is 125% above median its historical median of 13.54.
Is Guess' EV-to-FCF too high?
Guess' current EV-to-FCF of 30.42 is 125% above median its 10-year median of 13.54. The Retail - Cyclical industry median EV-to-FCF is 13.42. Guess' value of 30.42 is 126.8% above this industry median. Overall, Guess has a GF Score™ of 54/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Guess' EV-to-FCF compare to SFIX and SCVL?
Guess' EV-to-FCF of 30.42 can be compared against companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 13.42. Guess' value of 30.42 is 126.8% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 13.54 vs. the industry median of 13.42, Guess 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 - Cyclical company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Retail - Cyclical companies is 13.42, based on 776 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. Guess's current EV-to-FCF of 30.42 is 126.8% 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 Guess and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 13.42 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Guess's current EV-to-FCF is 30.42, which is 125% above median its own 10-year median of 13.54. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Guess stock overvalued right now?
Guess (FRA:GU9) has a current EV-to-FCF of 30.42. The stock's GF Value™ is €25.38, compared to a current price of €14.20 — trading 44.1% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is 30.42, which is 125% above median its 10-year median of 13.54 and 126.8% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 13.42. Guess' overall GF Score™ is 54/100 with 6 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 Guess (FRA:GU9), the current EV-to-FCF is 30.42 as of Aug. 03, 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 Guess (FRA:GU9) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Guess stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €14.20 is trading 44.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of €25.38.

Key valuation signals for FRA:GU9:

  • EV-to-FCF: 30.42 (125% above median its 10-year median of 13.54)
  • GF Value™: €25.38 vs. price of €14.20 (44.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 54/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 126.8% above the Retail - Cyclical median

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:GU9 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Guess Business Description

Address Strada Regina 44, Bioggio, CHE, CH-6934
Guess Inc designs, markets, distributes and licenses lifestyle collections of contemporary apparel and accessories for men, women and children that reflect the American lifestyle and European fashion sensibilities. The lines include full collections of clothing, including jeans, pants, skirts, dresses, active wear, shorts, blouses, shirts, jackets, knitwear, outerwear and intimate apparel. Its apparel is marketed under numerous trademarks, including GUESS, GUESS?, GUESS U.S.A., GUESS JEANS, GUESS? and Triangle Design, MARCIANO, Question Mark and Triangle Design, a stylized G and a stylized M, GUESS Kids, Baby GUESS, YES, G by GUESS (GbG), GUESS by MARCIANO and Gc.
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