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SDI GroupFRA:SD0 67 EV-to-FCF is 31.03 as of Aug. 27, 2026, which is 51% above its 10-year median of 20.57. GuruFocus rates FRA:SD0 with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.94. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,230 Hardware companies, SDI Group ranks worse than 59.43% on this metric.
EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, SDI Group's Enterprise Value is €146.48 Mil.
SDI Group's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was €4.72 Mil. Therefore, SDI Group's EV-to-FCF for today is 31.03.
The historical rank and industry rank for SDI Group's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:SD0'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 10.5 Med: 20.57 Max: 64.51
Current: 30.27
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of SDI Group was 64.51. The lowest was 10.50. And the median was 20.57.
FRA:SD0's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than 59.43% of 1230
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 22.27
vs FRA:SD0: 30.27
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.
SDI Group's share price for today is €1.02.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. SDI Group's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was €0.052.
* 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.
SDI Group EV-to-FCF Related Terms
SDI Group EV-to-FCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for SDI Group'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 Scientific & Technical Instruments subindustry, SDI 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.
SDI Group EV-to-FCF vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, SDI Group's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where SDI Group's EV-to-FCF falls into.
SDI Group's current Enterprise Value is €146.48 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. SDI Group's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was €4.72 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.
SDI Group (FRA:SD0) has a EV-to-FCF of 31.03 as of Aug. 27, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on SDI Group and its competitors. This is 51% above median its historical median of 20.57. Over the past decade, SDI Group's EV-to-FCF has ranged from 10.50 to 64.51. According to the industry distribution chart, SDI Group ranks #731 out of 1230 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 59.4%.
Is SDI Group's EV-to-FCF too high?
SDI Group's current EV-to-FCF of 31.03 is 51% above median its 10-year median of 20.57. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 10.50 to a high of 64.51. The Hardware industry median EV-to-FCF is 22.27. SDI Group's value of 31.03 is 39.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, SDI Group ranks #731 out of 1230 companies in the Hardware industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, SDI Group has a GF Score™ of 67/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SDI Group's EV-to-FCF compare to COHR and KEYS?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, SDI Group ranks #731 out of 1230 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places SDI Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 22.27. SDI Group's value of 31.03 is 39.3% above this benchmark. Historically, SDI Group's own EV-to-FCF has ranged from 10.50 to 64.51 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 20.57 vs. the industry median of 22.27, SDI Group 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 Hardware company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Hardware companies is 22.27, based on 1,230 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. SDI Group's current EV-to-FCF of 31.03 is 39.3% 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 SDI Group and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 22.27 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. SDI Group's current EV-to-FCF is 31.03, which is 51% above median its own 10-year median of 20.57. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is SDI Group stock overvalued right now?
SDI Group (FRA:SD0) has a current EV-to-FCF of 31.03. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.94, compared to a current price of €1.02 — trading 8.5% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is 31.03, which is 51% above median its 10-year median of 20.57 and 39.3% above the Hardware industry median of 22.27. SDI Group's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 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 SDI Group (FRA:SD0), the current EV-to-FCF is 31.03 as of Aug. 27, 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 SDI Group (FRA:SD0) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SDI Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €1.02 is trading 8.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of €0.94.
Key valuation signals for FRA:SD0:
EV-to-FCF: 31.03 (51% above median its 10-year median of 20.57)
GF Value™: €0.94 vs. price of €1.02 (8.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 39.3% above the Hardware median (#731 of 1230)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:SD0 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
SDI Group PLC designs and manufactures scientific and technology products for use by the life science, healthcare, astronomy, consumer manufacturing, and art conservation markets through Synoptics, the Artemis, the Opus instruments, and Astles Control systems brands. The Digital Imaging segment incorporates the Synoptics brands Syngene, Synbiosis, Synoptics Health and Fistreem, the Atik brands Atik Cameras, Opus, and Quantum Scientific Imaging, and the Graticules Optics business. The Sensors & Control segment combines Sentek, Astles Control Systems, Applied Thermal Control, Thermal Exchange, MPB Industries, and Chell Instruments businesses. It operates in the UK, Europe, America, Rest of Asia, and Rest of the world segments. It derives majority of its revenues from the United Kingdom.
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