CTF Media & Entertainment (FRA:IB5A) EV-to-FCF: -10.72 (As of Aug. 28, 2026)

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What is CTF Media & Entertainment EV-to-FCF?

CTF Media & Entertainment FRA:IB5A EV-to-FCF is -10.72 as of Aug. 28, 2026. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 256 Telecommunication Services companies, CTF Media & Entertainment ranks worse than 390624.61% on this metric.

EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, CTF Media & Entertainment's Enterprise Value is €365.95 Mil. CTF Media & Entertainment's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was €-34.13 Mil. Therefore, CTF Media & Entertainment's EV-to-FCF for today is -10.72.

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

FRA:IB5A' s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -25.97   Med: -4.92   Max: -0.49
Current: -9.78

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of CTF Media & Entertainment was -0.49. The lowest was -25.97. And the median was -4.92.

FRA:IB5A's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than
100% of 256 companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 16.02 vs FRA:IB5A: -9.78

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 (2026-08-28), CTF Media & Entertainment's stock price is €0.0035. CTF Media & Entertainment's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was €-0.007. Therefore, CTF Media & Entertainment's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is At Loss.


CTF Media & Entertainment  (FRA:IB5A) 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.

CTF Media & Entertainment's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=0.0035/-0.007
=At Loss

CTF Media & Entertainment's share price for today is €0.0035.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. CTF Media & Entertainment's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was €-0.007.

* 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.


CTF Media & Entertainment EV-to-FCF Related Terms


CTF Media & Entertainment EV-to-FCF Historical Data

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The historical data trend for CTF Media & Entertainment'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.

CTF Media & Entertainment EV-to-FCF Chart

CTF Media & Entertainment Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-FCF
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -5.72 -5.42 -4.97 -7.21 -10.90

CTF Media & Entertainment Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
EV-to-FCF Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -4.97 0.00 -7.21 0.00 -10.90

FRA:IB5A vs VZ, TMUS, T: EV-to-FCF Comparison

For the Telecom Services subindustry, CTF Media & Entertainment'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.


CTF Media & Entertainment EV-to-FCF vs Telecommunication Services Industry

For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, CTF Media & Entertainment's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where CTF Media & Entertainment's EV-to-FCF falls into.



CTF Media & Entertainment EV-to-FCF Calculation

CTF Media & Entertainment's EV-to-FCF for today is calculated as:

EV-to-FCF=Enterprise Value (Today)/Free Cash Flow (TTM)
=365.948/-34.134
=-10.72

CTF Media & Entertainment's current Enterprise Value is €365.95 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. CTF Media & Entertainment's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was €-34.13 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 -10.72 mean?
CTF Media & Entertainment (FRA:IB5A) has a EV-to-FCF of -10.72 as of Aug. 28, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on CTF Media & Entertainment and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, CTF Media & Entertainment ranks #999999 out of 256 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry.
Is CTF Media & Entertainment's EV-to-FCF too high?
CTF Media & Entertainment's current EV-to-FCF is -10.72. Based on the distribution chart, CTF Media & Entertainment ranks #999999 out of 256 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers.
How does CTF Media & Entertainment's EV-to-FCF compare to VZ and TMUS?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, CTF Media & Entertainment ranks #999999 out of 256 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places CTF Media & Entertainment in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 16.02. 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 Telecommunication Services company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Telecommunication Services companies is 16.02, based on 256 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 CTF Media & Entertainment and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 16.02 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CTF Media & Entertainment's current EV-to-FCF is -10.72. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CTF Media & Entertainment stock overvalued right now?
CTF Media & Entertainment (FRA:IB5A) has a current EV-to-FCF of -10.72. The current EV-to-FCF is -10.72. 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 CTF Media & Entertainment (FRA:IB5A), the current EV-to-FCF is -10.72 as of Aug. 28, 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.

CTF Media & Entertainment Business Description

Address 9 Hoi Shing Road, 7th Floor, Cable TV Tower, Tsuen Wan, Hong Kong, HKG
i-CABLE Communications Ltd is an investment holding company. Along with its subsidiaries, it operates in two business segments; the Media segment includes operations related to the domestic free television programme service, advertising, television relay service, programme licensing, theatrical release and other media related businesses; and the Telecommunications segment includes operations related to broadband internet access services, portal operation, telephony services, network leasing, network construction, mobile service and mobile agency service as well as other telecommunications related businesses. A majority of its revenue is generated from the Telecommunications segment. Geographically, the group mainly operates and generates almost all of its revenue from Hong Kong.