Columbus ASFRA:P1F 72 EV-to-FCF is 41.42 as of Jul. 04, 2026, which is 137% above its 10-year median of 17.50. GuruFocus rates FRA:P1F with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of €1.21 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,589 Software companies, Columbus AS ranks worse than 81.43% on this metric.
EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Columbus AS's Enterprise Value is €194.3 Mil.
Columbus AS's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €4.7 Mil. Therefore, Columbus AS's EV-to-FCF for today is 41.42.
The historical rank and industry rank for Columbus AS's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:P1F'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -32.88 Med: 17.5 Max: 303.82
Current: 41.59
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Columbus AS was 303.82. The lowest was -32.88. And the median was 17.50.
FRA:P1F's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than 81.43% of 1589
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 14.3
vs FRA:P1F: 41.59
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.
Columbus AS's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Columbus AS's share price for today is €1.29.
Columbus AS'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 €-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.
Columbus AS EV-to-FCF Related Terms
Columbus AS EV-to-FCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Columbus AS'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 Information Technology Services subindustry, Columbus AS'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.
Columbus AS EV-to-FCF vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Columbus AS's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Columbus AS's EV-to-FCF falls into.
Columbus AS's current Enterprise Value is €194.3 Mil.
Columbus AS'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 €4.7 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.
Columbus AS (FRA:P1F) has a EV-to-FCF of 41.42 as of Jul. 04, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Columbus AS and its competitors. This is 137% above median its historical median of 17.50. According to the industry distribution chart, Columbus AS ranks #1294 out of 1589 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 81.4%.
Is Columbus AS's EV-to-FCF too high?
Columbus AS's current EV-to-FCF of 41.42 is 137% above median its 10-year median of 17.50. The Software industry median EV-to-FCF is 14.30. Columbus AS's value of 41.42 is 189.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Columbus AS ranks #1294 out of 1589 companies in the Software industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Columbus AS has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Columbus AS's EV-to-FCF compare to IBM and ACN?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Columbus AS ranks #1294 out of 1589 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places Columbus AS in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 14.30. Columbus AS's value of 41.42 is 189.7% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 17.50 vs. the industry median of 14.30, Columbus AS 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 Software company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Software companies is 14.30, based on 1,589 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. Columbus AS's current EV-to-FCF of 41.42 is 189.7% 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 Columbus AS and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 14.30 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Columbus AS's current EV-to-FCF is 41.42, which is 137% above median its own 10-year median of 17.50. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Columbus AS stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Columbus AS (FRA:P1F) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €1.21, compared to a current price of €1.29 — trading 6.6% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is 41.42, which is 137% above median its 10-year median of 17.50 and 189.7% above the Software industry median of 14.30. Columbus AS's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 5 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 Columbus AS (FRA:P1F), the current EV-to-FCF is 41.42 as of Jul. 04, 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 Columbus AS (FRA:P1F) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Columbus AS stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €1.29 is trading 6.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €1.21.
GuruFocus considers Columbus AS to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:P1F:
EV-to-FCF: 41.42 (137% above median its 10-year median of 17.50)
GF Value™: €1.21 vs. price of €1.29 (6.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 189.7% above the Software median (#1294 of 1589)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:P1F stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Columbus AS is a digital consultancy company. The group specialises in solving complex challenges for customers in the manufacturing, retail and distribution, food and beverage, and life science industries. It delivers business-critical solutions in areas such as CloudERP, Data & Analytics, Application Management, Digital Commerce, Cybersecurity, AI Innovation, and ESG. The company's geographical segments include Sweden, Denmark, Norway, the UK, the U.S., and Other.
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