Smartgroup (FRA:SW8) EV-to-FCF: 23.09 (As of Jul. 01, 2026) — 20% Above Median


FRA:SW8 Smartgroup Corporation Ltd FRA:SW8
89 GF Score
Price €7.70
GF Value €5.87
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Smartgroup EV-to-FCF?

Smartgroup FRA:SW8 +1.99% 89 EV-to-FCF is 23.09 as of Jul. 01, 2026, which is 20% above its 10-year median of 19.26. GuruFocus rates FRA:SW8 with a GF Score™ of 89/100 and a GF Value™ of €5.87. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 719 Business Services companies, Smartgroup ranks worse than 69.26% on this metric.

EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Smartgroup's Enterprise Value is €935.4 Mil. Smartgroup's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was €40.5 Mil. Therefore, Smartgroup's EV-to-FCF for today is 23.09.

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

FRA:SW8' s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6.37   Med: 19.26   Max: 29.72
Current: 21.02

During the past 12 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Smartgroup was 29.72. The lowest was 6.37. And the median was 19.26.

FRA:SW8's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than
69.26% of 719 companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 12.28 vs FRA:SW8: 21.02

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 (2026-07-01), Smartgroup's stock price is €7.70. Smartgroup's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was €0.345. Therefore, Smartgroup's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 22.32.


Smartgroup  (FRA:SW8) 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.

Smartgroup's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=7.70/0.345
=22.32

Smartgroup's share price for today is €7.70.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Smartgroup's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was €0.345.

* 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.


Smartgroup EV-to-FCF Related Terms


Smartgroup EV-to-FCF Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Smartgroup'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.

Smartgroup EV-to-FCF Chart

Smartgroup Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-FCF
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Smartgroup 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 20.25 0.00 21.87 0.00 14.21

FRA:SW8 vs CTAS, CPRT, ULS: EV-to-FCF Comparison

For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, Smartgroup'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.


Smartgroup EV-to-FCF vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Smartgroup's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Smartgroup's EV-to-FCF falls into.


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Smartgroup EV-to-FCF Calculation

Smartgroup's EV-to-FCF for today is calculated as:

EV-to-FCF=Enterprise Value (Today)/Free Cash Flow (TTM)
=935.425/40.504
=23.09

Smartgroup's current Enterprise Value is €935.4 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Smartgroup's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was €40.5 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 23.09 mean?
Smartgroup (FRA:SW8) has a EV-to-FCF of 23.09 as of Jul. 01, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Smartgroup and its competitors. This is 20% above median its historical median of 19.26. Over the past decade, Smartgroup's EV-to-FCF has ranged from 6.37 to 29.72. According to the industry distribution chart, Smartgroup ranks #498 out of 719 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 69.3%.
Is Smartgroup's EV-to-FCF too high?
Smartgroup's current EV-to-FCF of 23.09 is 20% above median its 10-year median of 19.26. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.37 to a high of 29.72. The Business Services industry median EV-to-FCF is 12.28. Smartgroup's value of 23.09 is 88% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Smartgroup ranks #498 out of 719 companies in the Business Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Smartgroup has a GF Score™ of 89/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Smartgroup's EV-to-FCF compare to CTAS and CPRT?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Smartgroup ranks #498 out of 719 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places Smartgroup in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 12.28. Smartgroup's value of 23.09 is 88% above this benchmark. Historically, Smartgroup's own EV-to-FCF has ranged from 6.37 to 29.72 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 19.26 vs. the industry median of 12.28, Smartgroup 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 719 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. Smartgroup's current EV-to-FCF of 23.09 is 88% 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 Smartgroup 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. Smartgroup's current EV-to-FCF is 23.09, which is 20% above median its own 10-year median of 19.26. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Smartgroup stock overvalued right now?
Smartgroup (FRA:SW8) has a current EV-to-FCF of 23.09. The stock's GF Value™ is €5.87, compared to a current price of €7.70 — trading 31.2% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is 23.09, which is 20% above median its 10-year median of 19.26 and 88% above the Business Services industry median of 12.28. Smartgroup's overall GF Score™ is 89/100 with 6 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 Smartgroup (FRA:SW8), the current EV-to-FCF is 23.09 as of Jul. 01, 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 Smartgroup (FRA:SW8) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Smartgroup stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €7.70 is trading 31.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of €5.87.

Key valuation signals for FRA:SW8:

  • EV-to-FCF: 23.09 (20% above median its 10-year median of 19.26)
  • GF Value™: €5.87 vs. price of €7.70 (31.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 89/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 88% above the Business Services median (#498 of 719)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:SW8 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Smartgroup Business Description

Other Exchanges SIQ:Australia
Address 201 Sussex Street, Level 15, Darling Park Tower 2, Sydney, NSW, AUS, 2000
Smartgroup Corporation is an Australia-based company that provides specialist employee management services. Its services include salary packaging, novated leasing, vehicle fleet management, payroll administration, employee share plan administration and workforce optimization. The operating segments of the company are: outsourced administration, or OA, and vehicle services, or VS. Most of the group's revenue is generated from the OA segment which provides outsourced salary packaging services, novated leasing, share plan administration and outsourced payroll services. The VS segment provides end-to-end vehicle fleet management services.
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