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Aetna (FRA:HE8) EV-to-FCF : 172.88 (As of Jun. 10, 2024)


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What is Aetna EV-to-FCF?

EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Aetna's Enterprise Value is €61,643 Mil. Aetna's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Sep. 2018 was €357 Mil. Therefore, Aetna's EV-to-FCF for today is 172.88.

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

FRA:HE8's EV-to-FCF is not ranked *
in the Healthcare Plans industry.
Industry Median: 17.325
* Ranked among companies with meaningful EV-to-FCF only.

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 to determine the fair market value of a company.

As of today (2024-06-10), Aetna's stock price is €189.43. Aetna's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Sep. 2018 was €9.357. Therefore, Aetna's PE Ratio for today is 20.24.


Aetna EV-to-FCF Historical Data

The historical data trend for Aetna'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.

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Aetna EV-to-FCF Chart

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Competitive Comparison of Aetna's EV-to-FCF

For the Healthcare Plans subindustry, Aetna'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.


Aetna's EV-to-FCF Distribution in the Healthcare Plans Industry

For the Healthcare Plans industry and Healthcare sector, Aetna's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:

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



Aetna EV-to-FCF Calculation

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

EV-to-FCF=Enterprise Value (Today)/Free Cash Flow (TTM)
=61642.913/356.572
=172.88

Aetna's current Enterprise Value is €61,643 Mil.
Aetna's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Sep. 2018 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €357 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.


Aetna  (FRA:HE8) 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 to determine the fair market value of a company.

Aetna's PE Ratio for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=189.43/9.357
=20.24

Aetna's share price for today is €189.43.
Aetna's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Sep. 2018 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €9.357.

* 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.


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Aetna (FRA:HE8) Business Description

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Aetna is one of the largest managed-care organizations in the U.S., with over 22 million medical members. This large member count helps the firm diversify its operating risk and has formed the basis for material competitive advantages. The firm provides health insurance services to its members through products that encompass every major insurance market--individual, group, and government sponsored. Aetna and CVS recently announced their intention to merge operations, and if approved, it would form one of the most powerful players within the healthcare space.

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