MSAfetyFRA:M07 -1.99%89 EV-to-FCF is 23.51 as of Jul. 03, 2026, which is 17% below its 10-year median of 28.36. GuruFocus rates FRA:M07 with a GF Score™ of 89/100 and a GF Value™ of €161.56 (Fairly Valued). Among 722 Business Services companies, MSAfety ranks worse than 72.16% on this metric.
EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, MSAfety's Enterprise Value is €6,236 Mil.
MSAfety's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €265 Mil. Therefore, MSAfety's EV-to-FCF for today is 23.51.
The historical rank and industry rank for MSAfety's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:M07'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -129.19 Med: 28.36 Max: 164.98
Current: 22.95
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of MSAfety was 164.98. The lowest was -129.19. And the median was 28.36.
FRA:M07's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than 72.16% of 722
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 12.275
vs FRA:M07: 22.95
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.
MSAfety's share price for today is €148.00.
MSAfety's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €6.357.
* 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.
MSAfety EV-to-FCF Related Terms
MSAfety EV-to-FCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for MSAfety'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 Security & Protection Services subindustry, MSAfety'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.
MSAfety EV-to-FCF vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, MSAfety's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where MSAfety's EV-to-FCF falls into.
MSAfety's current Enterprise Value is €6,236 Mil.
MSAfety's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €265 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.
MSAfety (FRA:M07) has a EV-to-FCF of 23.51 as of Jul. 03, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on MSAfety and its competitors. This is 17% below median its historical median of 28.36. According to the industry distribution chart, MSAfety ranks #521 out of 722 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 72.2%.
Is MSAfety's EV-to-FCF too high?
MSAfety's current EV-to-FCF of 23.51 is 17% below median its 10-year median of 28.36. The Business Services industry median EV-to-FCF is 12.28. MSAfety's value of 23.51 is 91.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, MSAfety ranks #521 out of 722 companies in the Business Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, MSAfety has a GF Score™ of 89/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does MSAfety's EV-to-FCF compare to ADT and BRC?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, MSAfety ranks #521 out of 722 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places MSAfety in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 12.28. MSAfety's value of 23.51 is 91.5% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 28.36 vs. the industry median of 12.28, MSAfety 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 Business Services company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Business Services companies is 12.28, based on 722 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. MSAfety's current EV-to-FCF of 23.51 is 91.5% 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 MSAfety and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 12.28 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. MSAfety's current EV-to-FCF is 23.51, which is 17% below median its own 10-year median of 28.36. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is MSAfety stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MSAfety (FRA:M07) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €161.56, compared to a current price of €148.00 — trading 8.4% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is 23.51, which is 17% below median its 10-year median of 28.36 and 91.5% above the Business Services industry median of 12.28. MSAfety's overall GF Score™ is 89/100. 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 MSAfety (FRA:M07), the current EV-to-FCF is 23.51 as of Jul. 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 MSAfety (FRA:M07) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MSAfety stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €148.00 is trading 8.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of €161.56.
GuruFocus considers MSAfety to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:M07:
EV-to-FCF: 23.51 (17% below median its 10-year median of 28.36)
GF Value™: €161.56 vs. price of €148.00 (8.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 91.5% above the Business Services median (#521 of 722)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:M07 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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