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Emperor Capital GroupFRA:HQF -9.09% EV-to-FCF is -2.54 as of Aug. 20, 2026. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 269 Credit Services companies, Emperor Capital Group ranks better than 97.4% on this metric.
EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Emperor Capital Group's Enterprise Value is €-270.23 Mil.
Emperor Capital Group's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €106.50 Mil. Therefore, Emperor Capital Group's EV-to-FCF for today is -2.54.
The historical rank and industry rank for Emperor Capital Group's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:HQF'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -8.46 Med: -1.4 Max: 49.27
Current: -2.52
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Emperor Capital Group was 49.27. The lowest was -8.46. And the median was -1.40.
FRA:HQF's EV-to-FCF is ranked better than 97.4% of 269
companies
in the Credit Services industry
Industry Median: 13.8
vs FRA:HQF: -2.52
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.
Emperor Capital Group (FRA:HQF) 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.
Emperor Capital Group's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Emperor Capital Group's share price for today is €0.005.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Emperor Capital Group's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €0.002.
* 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.
* 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 Credit Services subindustry, Emperor Capital 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.
Emperor Capital Group EV-to-FCF vs Credit Services Industry
For the Credit Services industry and Financial Services sector, Emperor Capital Group's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Emperor Capital Group's EV-to-FCF falls into.
Emperor Capital Group's current Enterprise Value is €-270.23 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Emperor Capital Group's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €106.50 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.
Emperor Capital Group (FRA:HQF) has a EV-to-FCF of -2.54 as of Aug. 20, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Emperor Capital Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Emperor Capital Group ranks #7 out of 269 companies in the Credit Services industry, placing it in the top 2.6%.
Is Emperor Capital Group's EV-to-FCF too high?
Emperor Capital Group's current EV-to-FCF is -2.54. Based on the distribution chart, Emperor Capital Group ranks #7 out of 269 companies in the Credit Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers.
How does Emperor Capital Group's EV-to-FCF compare to V and MA?
According to the Credit Services industry distribution chart, Emperor Capital Group ranks #7 out of 269 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places Emperor Capital Group in the top 3% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 13.80. 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 Credit Services company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Credit Services companies is 13.80, based on 269 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. 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 Emperor Capital Group and its competitors. For the Credit Services industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 13.80 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Emperor Capital Group's current EV-to-FCF is -2.54. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Emperor Capital Group stock overvalued right now?
Emperor Capital Group (FRA:HQF) has a current EV-to-FCF of -2.54. The current EV-to-FCF is -2.54. 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 Emperor Capital Group (FRA:HQF), the current EV-to-FCF is -2.54 as of Aug. 20, 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.
Emperor Capital Group Ltd is principally engaged in providing financial services. The company has three reportable segments: Financing, which offers margin financing and money-lending services and handling services for securities, options, and futures; Global Financial Markets, which provides international brokerage, wealth management, and asset management services; and Corporate Finance, which offers corporate finance advisory services. The Global Financial Markets segment accounts for the majority of the company's total revenue. The company generates the majority of its revenue from Hong Kong, with a small portion from the U.S. and other areas.
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